Popular Mechanics 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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Popular Mechanics South Africa

Dream big

CALENDAR • UPDATE YOUR DIARY • THIS DAY IN HISTORY

TIME MACHINE • It made per fect sense at the time

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Facebook neural nets solve differential equations

Building Da Vinci’s forgottten bridge

Da Vinci’s tools of war

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The B-52 is America’s longestserving plane – and the most badass

Going the distance

Should your car have solar panels?

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Keeping track • Lost a leopard? Hunting down a hyena? It’s time for an adventure with two intrepid wildlife trackers…

Sky’s the limit

THE FUTURE OF off-road is electric

THE HISTORY OF MAPS • The map has no single origin or known inventor. But these breakthrough maps illuminate the milestones of science and discovery that guided civilisations – and define how we view the world today.

BABYLONIAN MAP OF THE WORLD • THE OLDEST SURVIVING WORLD MAP

PTOLEMY’S GEOGRAPHIA • THE FIRST WORLD ATLAS

TABULA ROGERIANA • AN UPDATE FOR THE NEXT MILLENNIUM

Where be dragons?

CATALAN ATLAS • NAVIGATION BY COMPASS

MERCATOR MAP OF THE WORLD • THE FIRST MODERN MAP

AERIAL MAP OF MANHATTAN • MAPPING FROM ABOVE

GOOGLE EARTH, MAPS, AND STREET VIEW • THE WORLD, IN YOUR POCKET

MAKING MUSIC WITH MACHINES • From artificial-intelligence song writers to virtual-reality playlists, technology has completely changed the way music is composed and consumed.

Stream-ripping… Oh my!

Play it, but don’t touch it

GEAR&GADGETS • Must-have hardware for humans on the go

This MakerBot made 3D printing hot

3D-PRINTED PRODUCTS THAT MAKE YOU HEALTHIER, SAFER, AND SMILE BETTER

To make a better cocktail, you need the right ice

How to make crystal-clear ice

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Exploring the milkless way • With so many delicious alternatives out there, going dairyfree needn’t be as daunting as you think.

ALTERNATIVES TO MILK

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USE A FILE TO MAKE A HANDCRAFTED KNIFE

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MAKE YOUR OWN WEDGE-BASED BAR CLAMPS • Clamps are an essential part of woodworking, and you can never have enough. There are countless types to choose from, but this is how you make wedge-based bar clamps.

DIY BRAAI STATION

RIDING WITH THECURRENT • Electric cars are ever-present in the news, but what about electric motorcycles? Well, in a scoop for local enthusiasts, electric superbike brand Energica has recently hit South African roads, with some jaw-dropping performance figures.

Ford • / Ranger XL Sport Pack

GIVE YOUR CAR A NEW LEASE ON LIFE • Though strictly not an investment, your car is likely one of the most expensive assets you own, so caring for it properly should be a high priority. With the Liqui Moly range, you have a care and restoration solution that’ll cover you from bumper to bumper, and tyres to roof.

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