Search Results | ancient technology
Your search for "ancient technology" returned 733 results
How Atoms Work
science.howstuffworks.com/atom.htm
Atoms are in your body, the chair you are sitting in, your desk and even in the air. Learn about the particles that make the universe possible.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/10-inventions-by-african-americans.htm
When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
What Do Forensic Scientists Do?
science.howstuffworks.com/forensic-lab-technique.htm
Forensic lab techniques help investigators solve murders, hit-and-runs, arson cases and drug busts. Learn about forensic lab techniques and safety.
10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/science-questions/10-science-questions-you-should-know.htm
Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.
How Batteries Work
electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/battery.htm
Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.
10 Innovations in Winemaking
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/10-winemaking-innovations.htm
People have been making (and drinking) wine for 8,000 years -- which means lots of innovations both now and in the past, from creating Champagne to quirky wine labels.
How Anarchism Works
people.howstuffworks.com/anarchism.htm
Anarchism is often associated with chaos and violence, but the philosophy is far more nuanced than that. Learn more about anarchism at HowStuffWorks.
How Wine Fraud Works
money.howstuffworks.com/wine-fraud.htm
Whether by tampering with the bottle or the liquid inside, wine fraudsters have fooled billionaires and connoisseurs. Learn how wine fraud works at HowStuffWorks.
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/daylight-saving-time.htm
We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
How Kaleidoscopes Work
science.howstuffworks.com/kaleidoscope.htm
Kaleidoscopes have been fascinating people since the early 19th century. Whether you think of kaleidoscopes as toys or as works of art, no matter how often you look inside, you'll never see the same thing twice.