In the Magazine: Discovery Channel Magazine Issue Five

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  • Consummate Colonists

    Termites have managed to outlive the dinosaurs, thanks to their home-building expertise.

  • Driving to a Greener Future

    Making cars smart, economical and clean isn't that hard. We investigate the latest green machines.

  • Building Angkor

    The ancient Cambodian civilisation that built Angkor Wat owed much of its power to its ability to manage water.

  • Niger Smiths

    Artisans from the Sahara use traditional skills to make their mark in international markets.

In this Issue

The Point of it All

It can write under water, in space and on almost any surface. It’s been used to solve complex equations, create striking works of art and has been sucked on by millions of students. Meet the pencil.

The House That Jørn Built

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most recognisable buildings. And it’s an engineering wonder - want to look inside?

Mythbusters vs. Bond!

The agents of truth are back, and they have a licence to drill! The MythBusters investigate the feasibility of some of the famous British spys high-tech accessories and stunts.

The Spy Who Loved Gadgets

The latest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, boasts a host of cutting-edge espionage assets. We look back at some famous gadgets 007 has used to save his skin over the years.

Totally Batty

Bats have a poor reputation and a Hollywood image as blood-sucking monsters. Put aside your misconceptions and learn the truth about these misunderstood creatures.

Welcome To The Moon

Humans will soon return to the moon. Once there, they’ll establish bases to test-run Mars mission plans, to harvest solar energy and even to prepare our orbiting orphan as a holiday destination.

Celestial Trailblazers

In his controversial new book 1434, Gavin Menzies argues that huge Chinese junks sailed 10,000 km to Italy way before Columbus crossed the Atlantic. But how did they navigate?

Salaya Shipbuilders

Most of the world’s cargo boats are made from steel but an Indian port on the fringes of the Arabian Sea is keeping the age-old tradition of wooden shipbuilding alive.

Sand in the Cracks

The Baja 500 is no ordinary race. A motley crew of drivers and machines battle the wild Mexican desert, striving for glory over 800 non-stop kilometres.