Popular Mechanics - USA (2020-07)

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We found the best
smart locks—without
breaking and entering.
p.

The History
of Maps
No clear origin. No
known inventor. But
are maps the most
underappreciated
“device” of all time?
p.

The Future of
Off-Road Is
Electric
As soon as 2021,
the best adventure
vehicles will come
from Rivian, Bollinger,
and Tesla. p.

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My Pop Life
Tips, gear picks, and
confessions from our
staff. p.

From the Editor
The unexpected
efficiencies of a car
with solar panels. p.

Deep Math
This riddle confounded
us: How many triangles
do you see? p.

Science
Why does our body
temperature keep
falling? p.

Drinks
This summer, ditch the
hard seltzer. Make one
of these instead. p.

To o l s
The best air
conditioning on
wheels. You’re
welcome. p.

Machines
The dogged, durable
legacy of the immortal
B-52. p.

Cars & Trucks
Discover the full
potential of your 4WD
system. p.

Pro Challenge
Your task: “Build
something useful with
LEGO.” p.

This Changed
Everything
The ingenious vision of
the first handheld GPS
device. p.

Editors' Choice
The handheld devices
(and their accessories)
we can’t put down.
p.

How to Be Good
at What You Do
At a Brooklyn vinyl
plant, art meets
machine. p.

Outdoor Awards
Our test team selects
the best hiking, cycling,
and camping gear.
p.

// ON THE COVER // 1904 USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OF THE MOUNT DESERT QUADRANGLE, MAINE. DIGITALLY RENDERED ELEVATION BY SCOTT REINHARD.

July/August
2020

When Grizzlies
Invade Your
Neighborhood
Why an apex predator
returned to Shelby,
Montana—a place now
overrun with humans.
p.

The Race to
Make Cell-
Grown Meats
Mainstream
Would you eat a
chicken nugget that
came from a petri
dish? p.

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