Popular Mechanics Editors
20 Facts You Didn’t Know About Apollo 11
Even 50 years later, there are a few facts that have escaped common knowledge.
Inside the Intense Engineering Arms Race That Started a Music Revolution
How two tech masterminds clashed—and ultimately collaborated—to make audio portable for the people.
This Editor-Approved Tri-Fuel Portable Generator Is at an All-Time Low Price on Amazon
Prep your home for spring storms with the DuroMax Tri-Fuel Portable Generator while you can get it for $1,000 off.
We’ve Seen Bridges Like Baltimore’s Collapse Before. And We’ll See Plenty More.
Structural giants like the Francis Scott Key Bridge will continue to crumble, teaching harsh lessons in engineering and vigilance.
Special Report: Debunking the 9/11 Conspiracy Theories of the World Trade Center
Popular Mechanics examines the evidence and consults the experts to refute the most persistent conspiracy theories of September 11.
Space Metal, Warp Drive, and More: Read the New Pop Mech Issue NOW
Plus: A warp drive breakthrough. Read the new Pop Mech issue NOW.
CIA Oddities, Hurricane-Proof Homes, and More: Read the New Pop Mech Issue NOW
Plus: Unstoppable AI. Read the new Pop Mech issue NOW.
The Iranian Drone Factory, HIMARS, and More: Read the New Pop Mech Issue NOW
Plus: AI might be our downfall and powerful submarines. Read the new Pop Mech issue NOW.
From the Heimlich Maneuver to Jump-Starting a Car, Here Are 100 Things Everyone Should Know
You can outsource almost any job, but some things you need to know how to do yourself.
The Secret War to Take Out Iran's F-14 Fighters
Plus: The greatest treasure hunt in American history, and more. Read the new Pop Mech issue NOW.
From Watermelon to Wilson: The 150-Year History of the Football
From round to watermelon to its present familiar shape, the football has been stoking the passions of fans for over 100 years.
The 20 Greatest Science and Technology Breakthroughs of 2022
From seeing the oldest and farthest galaxies ever, to finding microplastics in our bodies, these amazing scientific developments made us say “WOW.”
The Best Work Boots for Any Type of Job
Whether you’re in the factory or on the construction site, these kicks protect your feet.
Why Death Is a Hoax, the Cutthroat Hypersonic Arms Race, and More: Read the New Pop Mech Issue NOW
Dive deep into the most compelling corners of the universe—and beyond.
The Best Black Friday Deals Happening Today, Including 30% off Samsung’s The Frame TV
Score great deals on appliances and home entertainment.
Gear of the Year: The Best Tools, Gadgets, and Accessories
Use this gear. Get more done.
Gear of the Year Awards: Home
Tools and accessories to help you make the most of your living space.
Gear of the Year Awards: Play
Maximize your fun time.
Gear of the Year Awards: Work
For when your job involves multi-tasking on a computer or at the jobsite.
The Most Famous Inventions the Past 69 Years Have Given Us
Between the 1950s and today, scientific and technological innovations have revolutionized the lives we lead, from the hospital to outer space to the kitchen. These are the most impactful inventions of our time.
Secrets of the Concorde Disaster, America’s Tank Dilemma, and More: Read the New Pop Mech Issue NOW
Dive deep into the most compelling corners of the universe—and beyond.
Myths About the 9/11 Pentagon Plane Crash: Debunked
Conspiracy theorists who doubt the facts about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks didn't stop with the World Trade Center. Here, we answer their claims about the attack on the Pentagon.
9/11 Myths About United Flight 93: Debunked
United 93 crashed on September 11, 2001. Here, we cut through the conspiracy theories to find the truth.
America's Secret SR-72 Bomber, the Zodiac Killer, and More: Read the New Pop Mech Issue NOW
Dive deep into the most compelling corners of the universe—and beyond.
The Science Behind Your Favorite Fireworks
Be the smartest person at this year’s Fourth of July barbecue.
This Is Our Definitive List of the 103 Coolest Cars of All Time
These are the hottest vehicles ever made. Hop in.
Dyson Spheres, Drones, and the Best EV Battery Ever: Read the New Pop Mech Issue NOW
Dive deep into the most compelling corners of the universe—and beyond.
The 2022 Popular Mechanics Yard & Garden Awards
Grow, tend to, and enjoy everything your outdoor space has to offer with these tools and accessories.
Yard & Garden Awards: Lawn
Keep your grass and other greenery tidy to become the envy of the neighborhood.
Yard & Garden Awards: Patio
On a deck or a patio, whether you’re relaxing or getting work done, these accessories and tools will help.
Yard & Garden Awards: Garden
Indulge your green thumb.
The Popular Mechanics Gadget Awards 2022
Be it fixing up dinner or making movie night more immersive, there’s always room for a little helpful tech.