Search Results | research and development
Your search for "research and development" returned 3,163 results
How Fair Trade Works
money.howstuffworks.com/fair-trade.htm
Fair trade promotes better wages and living conditions for local-level workers. Learn how consumers become essential parts of fair trade.
How an Electronic Sun Visor Works
auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/trends-innovations/electronic-sun-visor.htm
An electronic sun visor can block the sun's rays and keep you entertained at the same time. Learn all about electronic sun visors at HowStuffWorks.
How the Eden Project Works
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/conservation/conservationists/eden.htm
The Eden Project is an incredible set of massive greenhouses in Cornwall, England. Check out this amazing place!
Is Every Snowflake Actually Unique?
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/is-every-snowflake-actually-unique.htm
You've probably heard that no two snowflakes are alike, but how can that be true? Find out how molecules of water vapor come together to form these winter wonders.
Fear of Dogs Is Real But Treatable
animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/fear-dogs-is-real-but-treatable.htm
To most people dogs are sweet and cuddly, but for some, they're terrifying. HowStuffWorks looks at treatments to get over dog phobias.
Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/cia-operation-midnight-climax.htm
In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD. It was all designed to achieve mind control.
Reading 'Harry Potter' Influences How Americans View Donald Trump
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/reading-harry-potter-donald-trump-opinion.htm
Can reading the fantasy novels alter political views? Learn more about the study on Harry Potter and Donald Trump in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Do Raccoons Wash Their Food?
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/raccoons-wash-food.htm
It appears that thieving raccoons wash food when they dine near a body of water. Learn why raccoons wash food, and what this behavior really means.
How Biofilm Works
science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/biofilm.htm
Biofilms form when single microorganisms attach to a hydrated surface and undergo a "lifestyle switch." Learn about biofilms in this article.
The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low
Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.