Popular Mechanics South Africa - September/October 2022
Popular Mechanics South Africa - September/October 2022
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Launched locally in 2002, Popular Mechanics is the acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa. Underpinning its rich sci-tech content is an ever-changing mix of articles covering a broad range of interests, from automotive news and outdoor adventures to DIY projects and exploration of the universe
The age of mammals
The Rise and Reign of the Mammals is a book that tells us not only about the past, but about our future as a species too.
2 mins
How to safely enter a black hole
Supermassive black holes are ideal for visiting, but 1 in 1 000, as illustrated, have dangerous accretion discs and blast jets of particles at near light speed.
4 mins
Maths could've saved Texas's power grid in 2021
DEEP MATHEMATICS
3 mins
The Pentagon wants to launch a nuclear thermal rocket in 4 years
MILITARY TECH
4 mins
The radioactive diamond battery that will run for 28 000 years
MACHINES
4 mins
Researchers say they’ve finally sequenced the entire human genome. Yes, all of it
GENETICS
4 mins
The $20 million bioengineering gambit to Save the Northern White Rhino
We have the science and technology to bring animals back from extinction. But should we use it?
10+ mins
Bionic augmentation...Humanity's next big leap?
Prosthetics can enhance human abilities, instead of - through medical necessity - merely matching them. From exoskeletons to artificial organs, and Elon Musk's Neuralink brain computing lab, a future is fast approaching where able-bodied humans will be prosthetically enhanced.
7 mins
Drill Master
For cordless versatility, the Slammer Hammer from WORX is a powerhouse drill for all occasions.
3 mins
Volkswagen Polo GTI 2.0 TSI 147 kW
Opinions on cars we've driven
2 mins
Popular Mechanics South Africa Magazine Description:
Publisher: Ramsay /Highbury Media
Category: Automotive
Language: English
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
The acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa
The South African edition of Popular Mechanics was launched in 2002 and has fast become the acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa. Underpinning its rich sci-tech content is an ever-changing mix of articles covering everything from automotive news and outdoor adventures to DIY projects. In essence, it explains how our world works.
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