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Page 50 Constructed in low Earth orbit, the International Space Station spans an area the size of an American football field and weighs nearly 420 tons
What’s in store…
We explain the ultimate energy this issue: electricity. From what it is and how it works to how it’s generated both by machines and in nature. Did you know that right now electric impulses are coursing through your body, helping to send signals to and from your brain enabling you to see, feel and smell the world around you? Pretty amazing. And what concept could be more mindblowing than that of the engineering tech that enables space agencies to construct massive floating science labs in orbit? Find out how space stations like the ISS, Mir and Tiangong are pieced together bit by bit, hundreds of kilometres above Earth. We also reveal the remarkable science of the Nile, exploring the natural treasures of the world’s longest river. You’ll discover its sources, its unique geography and a few of the critters that make their home in and around this wondrous waterway. Enjoy the issue.
The huge amount of information in each issue of How It Works is organised into these key sections:
Science Uncover the world’s most amazing physics, chemistry and biology
Technology Discover the inner workings of cool gadgets and engineering marvels
Transport Everything from the fastest cars to the most advanced aircraft
Space Learn about all things cosmic in the section that’s truly out of this world
Environment Explore the amazing natural wonders to be found on planet Earth
History
Helen Laidlaw Editor
Meet the team… Robert
Features Editor If you think the Nile only flows through Egypt, think again. Follow its 4,130-mile course now from page 60.
Helen
Senior Art Editor The majestic images of Antelope Canyon have inspired me to go check it out for myself.
Ben
Features Editor Pipes aren’t very interesting… unless they’re really big: the challenges involved in creating the Nord Stream were insane.
Step back in time and find out how things used to work in the past
Adam
Senior Sub Editor We know what the Palace of Westminster looks like from outside, but the inside has centuries of secrets to tell…
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