The Tiny Filament of Glass of Optical Fibre
The tiny filament of glass at the core of a length of optical fibre starts out as two tubes. These tubes are made…
How do Vending Machines Work
How do they recognize the money you insert?
Coin-operated vending machines work by detecting inserted coins…
How do Photocopiers Duplicate Pages
The method employed by most modern office photocopiers is xerography-using electrostatic charges and heat to print…
How Does a Lighthouse Work
Including some of the most impressive man-made structures in the world, lighthouses have played a pivotal…
How Does Touch-Screen Tablets Work
Tablets are less powerful than laptops but can be more useful. Find out how they work and what they can do for you.
What’s Inside The Samsung Galaxy Tab
How does the flagship Android tablet manage to do so much in such a small space?
It would be easy to think of the…
How Does a Central Heating System Work
How a combi boiler heats your home and your water with no need for a separate not water storage tank?
The heat…
How an Electric Guitar Produces Sound
The science behind how an electric guitar produces that iconic loud sound!
As opposed to an acoustic equivalent,…
How do Water Filters Work
There are multiple types of water filters, which through physical, chemical and biological processes remove impure…
How Does an Espresso Machine Work
The science and technology behind a silky smooth espresso.
Espresso is a brewing method for coffee that, through…