How It Works 2010 №08

Imagine Publishing Ltd., 2010. — 97 p. — ASIN: B00AVCRAB4A worldwide phenomenon, How it Works’ expert explanations, dynamic cutaways and breathtaking images provide fuel for imaginations across all ages, helping its eager audience to understand and explore the wonders of the modern world, and making complex topics into accessible entertainment. How it Works stands for clarity, authority, intelligence and knowledge, which is why the brand is successful worldwide in all its forms – print, digital and online.Mega Yachts
You won’t believe the high technology and advanced design of these masters of the seas. In this four-page extravaganza we look at the biggest and best the yachting industry has to offer, and we even knocked up a little brainstorm of what our ideal mega yacht might look like – just for fun like.Types of star
For all you star gazers out there this lovely infographic in the Space section reveals the various types of star in the universe. If you don’t know your brown dwarfs from your hypernovae you should really check this out.Surviving Everest
Intrepid fans of the most spectacular landscapes Earth has to offer will enjoy this guide to surviving the world’s tallest mountain: Everest (or Chomolungma as it’s known in Tibet). From the camps to the training and the risks, this feature will reveal what to expect of this mammoth human challenge.First commercial jetpack
The ultimate in personal flight, the Martin Jetpack is the world’s first commercial personal flying machine. Before you get your chequebook out, however, find out just how it gets off the ground. We even managed to grab a few minutes with the engineers and designers.Twins
One of life’s little miracles, the wonder of twins and multiple births is always a talking point. This great science feature explains what causes this quite unbelievable medical phenomena. We also slotted in a few fascinating facts – it’s uncanny, it really is!The real Iron Man
From incredible developments in synthetic organ augmentation to advanced exoskeletal machines assisting humans in their daily work, this feature reveals how science can enhance our abilities and make us almost superhuman.