For the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Omega sent one watchmaker from Switzerland with a suitcase filled with 30 chronographs—handheld stopwatches that were accurate to one-tenth of a second—to ...

There is so much going on with internal combustion engines (ICEs) these days, it can give you a headache just reading about them. That's why we do the research for you and then cram it into bite-size ...

In this video, we break down how GPS determines your position using satellite timing, atomic clocks, and distance calculations. We also explore the real world sources of error, from atmospheric ...

Last month's "How It Works" story gave you the basics of the four-stroke cycle, describing the motion of the intake and exhaust valves in relation to the piston moving up and down in the cylinder.

Market insiders who quickly buy and sell mutual funds work the system, earn huge profits, and harm long-term investors. NPR's Chris Arnold reports on how market timing works.

Comedic timing is one of the most difficult acting skills to define and teach. Instinct is key—you really have to feel it in order to get big laughs. Learning how to land a joke can be a great ...