Going dental
Robyn Coventry studied Dental Technology and is now the Sales and Marketing Manager for 3M’s Dental Division. We chatted to her about the real colour of teeth and the subjects you require to rock a...
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And what does it have to do with DIY? Believe it or not, the picture on the right is an extremely close-up view of shark skin. Sharks may look smooth and slippery, but their skin is actually covered...
View ArticleBring on the bright ideas!
How do people come up with smart ideas? And what can you do if you want to become the world’s next big inventor? We got first-hand advice from someone who spends every day creating new products…...
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5 awesome things that started out right here in South Africa… The Peppadew One day about 15 years ago, a farmer named Johan Steenkamp discovered an unusual bush while walking around in the garden of...
View ArticleWhen good bones go bad
Without your bones, you’d be a shapeless pile of sludgy skin and muscle. But what happens if your bones are too weak, or if they start growing in places they shouldn’t? Believe it or not, these things...
View ArticleWacky wheels
Ever noticed how the wheels on a car sometimes seem to be spinning backwards even though the car’s moving forwards? Well, it’s just an illusion, and your brain’s the one to blame… Maybe you’ve noticed...
View Article3 fuel-free ways to get around
These smart forms of transport will help drivers save money and our precious planet Earth… 1. The Segway Ever noticed a policeman gliding around on what looks like a big, two-wheeled lawnmower? Well,...
View ArticleSmart swimming
What does this fish have to do with the Olympic Games? Just ask the professional swimmers… When it comes to competing at the Olympic Games, a split second can make the difference between a medal and a...
View Article3 really smart sports inventions
When it comes to fair play, the umpire or the ref can only see so much… which is why these amazing technological inventions play such an important role in the modern match. 1. Hawk-Eye Hawk-Eye was...
View Article3 mind-boggling machines
Never mind washing dishes or playing mp3s. These machines are exploring new planets and changing people’s lives… 1. Curiosity the Mars rover At 7:30am on Monday 6 August (South African time), NASA’s...
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