Popular Mechanics in August: How the Lancet Electric Rocket has Changed the Rules

The cover story of this issue of Popular Mechanics was written by Editor-in-Chief Alexander Grek: the Kalashnikov company has demonstrated a new loitering Lancet electric rocket and a virtual simulator for its operator.

Also in this issue:

• Meat from plants: the science behind test tube steaks.
• Drones that study the ocean floor: an interview with Russian scientists from the team that was a finalist for the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE.
• Excursion onboard the Energy Observer hydrogen-solar-sail catamaran.
• The Chinese sea platform for space launches.
• The making of Alfa Future People, the country’s main techno stage show.
• A test drive of the Ujet electro scooter.
• Driverless tractors created by a Ryazan startup.
• Russian energy-saver light bulbs that rival LED bulbs.

The issue is already on sale.