Scott is a staff writer for How It Works magazine and has previously written for other science and knowledge outlets, including BBC Wildlife magazine, World of Animals magazine, Space.com and All About History magazine. Scott has a masters in science and environmental journalism and a bachelor's degree in conservation biology degree from the University of Lincoln in the U.K. During his academic and professional career, Scott has participated in several animal conservation projects, including English bird surveys, wolf monitoring in Germany and leopard tracking in South Africa.
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What are the systems of the body? Fast facts about the human body and how it worksReference Learn all about the human body's many systems and some of its individual organs, both vital and vestigial.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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The Titanic: The true story behind the 'unsinkable' shipThe ship was the largest moving human object at the time it was built.
By Douglas Main Last updated
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Zombie animals: 10 real-life cases of body-snatchingZombie movies have it all wrong. Parasites are the real zombie killers.
By Scott Dutfield Last updated
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Frozen in time: 10 prehistoric animals found trapped in iceHere are 10 of the most famous prehistoric creatures found in the frozen ice.
By Amy Grisdale Last updated
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13 of the biggest natural disasters in historyReference Earthquakes, hurricanes and volcanoes have taken countless lives and caused immeasurable damage throughout history.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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Sex prediction: Am I having a boy or girl?Reference A sonogram, ultrasound scan and blood test can offer sex predictions
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Pterodactyl: Facts about pteranodon and other pterosaursReference Pterodactyls soared in the skies during the age of the dinosaurs and include some of the largest flying reptiles ever.
By Joseph Castro Last updated
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Walk with dinosaurs in this puzzle-packed edition of Future Genius, now available on AmazonIt's all about dinosaurs in this special edition of Future Genius: Discover the diversity amongst dinosaurs and learn all about how these prehistoric creatures lived.
By Scott Dutfield Last updated
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Does running build muscle?REFERENCE Can running help to build muscle mass?
By Chloe Page Last updated
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The lymphatic system: Facts, functions & diseasesReference The lymphatic system helps rid the body of toxins. Diseases of this system include lymphadenopathy, lymphoma and other disorders.
By Kim Ann Zimmermann Last updated
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What are carbohydrates?Reference Carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. They are important to a healthy diet.
By Jessie Szalay Last updated
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Meet the robot keeping an eye on emperor penguins in AntarcticaA rolling robot is helping scientists to observe and record penguin behavior.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Family of 5 bears found hibernating under Lake Tahoe homeResidents were surprised to discover a family of black bears sleeping beneath their home.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Large Hadron Collider breaks new record only days after it reopensIt only took the LHC days to break its own record after it reopened.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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China to complete ‘Heavenly Palace’ and break world record for space launches in 2022It's going to be a busy year for China's space progam.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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2 giant marsquakes rock the far side of the Red PlanetMars was recently shaken up by two of the largest marsquakes recorded.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Cosmic 'angel wings' emerge from violent galactic collision in Leo constellationHubble telescope snaps images of an 'angel's wings' in the constellation Leo
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Geiger counter: Design, facts and usesReference Geiger counters use the natural process of ionization to detect and measure radiation levels
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Light pollution: Environmental impact, health risks and factsReference Discover the facts about light pollution and its impact on the environment and our health.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Infrared cameras: Invention and usesReference The science behind infrared cameras and how they "see" heat.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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World Wide Web: Definition, history and factsReference The World Wide Web was created by British scientist Tim Berners-Lee in the 1990s.
By Laura Mears Published
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Plastic-eating bacteria: Genetic engineering and environmental impactReference Plastic-eating bacteria could have a massive impact on our environmental plastic problem.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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How do fish breathe underwater?Reference Discover the secrets of how aquatic animals like fish can use their gills to breathe underwater and learn the ways that gills and lungs differ.
By Andy Extance Published
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Autumn: The cooling-off seasonReference Discover more about the season where the leaves turn red and the temperature drops.
By Nola Taylor Redd Published
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