Imagine Publishing Ltd., 2010. — 97 p. — ASIN: B00AVCRAB4
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Laser powerWe have a huge cover feature this issue celebrating the multitalented laser, because 2010 marks 50 years since its discovery. We reveal what’s inside a laser, as well as how these incredible beams of light can slice through metal with absolute precision, not to mention their usefulness to medical science (laser eye surgery) and their popularity in the home (Blu-rays). This really is a one-stop shop for everything you ever wanted to know about the laser.
HMS VictoryIf it’s historic warships that float your boat – ooh, bad pun – then this is also an issue you’ll want to grab immediately. We’ve dedicated two pages in the history section to arguably one of the most famous ships of all time: HMS Victory. You can take a look inside the ship and visit each of the seven decks individually to discover what life was like for the crew of this historic vessel.
Saving lives at seaFrom historic seafaring on board the Victory to maritime lifesaving on board the highly advanced Tamar class of lifeboat. How It Works visited the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s HQ in Poole to learn just how the brand-new Tamar is the best bet for saving the lives of those in peril at sea. While we were there we nabbed RNLI principal engineer John Nurser for a chat about the day-to-day realities of search and rescue.
Super EarthsIt’s off into outer space we go with another fine astro-feature – this time venturing into the realms of the super Earth. If you don’t yet know much about these Earth-like worlds currently orbiting distant suns, then you might like to take a look at this four-page run down of some of the most fascinating discovered so far. Learn how scientists can use a super Earth’s mass, radius and temperature to find out if it’s full of rock or water.
Massive mining machinesThere are some pretty awe-inspiring machines rolling around the modern mine so we thought we’d take a look at some of the most impressive. At 80m high, the Bucyrus 8750 is clearly the biggest contender, but we also took a look at some fairly sturdy dumper trucks that can excavate massive areas in no time. These are the real deal when it comes to monster trucks.
Micro monstersTry reading this without getting just a little bit itchy and scratchy. We got up close and very personal with some of the tiniest creepy crawlies that are lurking in your homes and on your bodies – yes, that’s right, in your homes and on your bodies. These little mites and lice were viewed under super-powerful microscopes and, really, it’s worth a look just to see the incredible, otherworldly detail it’s possible to see on these mini microbes. Right, we’re off to get our carpets shampooed.