Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics is a renowned magazine focused on science and technology for the general public. It was originally launched by Henry Haven Windsor on January 11, 1902, and has been under the ownership of Hearst Communications since 1958. The magazine is available in nine different international editions, which includes a Latin American version that is no longer in circulation after many years, as well as a newer edition for South Africa. The Russian edition has been in publication since 2002. In 2013, the US edition reduced its frequency from twelve issues a year to ten.

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#5683

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#1361

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Amazon Bluetti Elite 200 V2 Sale: This Editor-Tested Portable Power Station is $800 Off

3 days ago | popularmechanics.com | Nick Hilden

Portable power stations are a foundational mobile power source that we love to review because they have so many different techy applications. I use them for things like charging various electronics, powering RVs and van conversions, and as an emergency backup when the lights go out.
Blast The Fall Foliage Off Your Lawn With The Best Backpack Leaf Blowers

3 days ago | popularmechanics.com | Tony Carrick |Roy Berendsohn

Skip to ContentGear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Drowning in dead leaves? It’s time to bring in the big blowers.
How to Choose an Air Conditioner: An Expert's Guide to Finding the Right Unit

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Stefanie Waldek

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an overwhelming task. That being said, I’ve been there, and as monumental as finding the right a/c can feel like, it’s actually pretty straightforward if you take some time to follow the right steps.
The Weber Lumin Grill and Bluetti Solar Power Station Changed How I Cook While Camping

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Nick Hilden

I’ve spent decades experimenting with various outdoor cooking solutions, and two things have always bugged me: complicated or prolonged setup processes, and the constant need to buy fuel. I’m tired of endlessly burning through propane, and while I can most certainly cook over a campfire or charcoal briquettes, sometimes you just want to head outside and get grilling without waiting.
Temperatures Are Heating Up on the East Coast—These Handheld Fans Can Help You Stay Cool

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Angel Madison

Skip to ContentThese portable options will create a breeze anywhere. By Angel MadisonPublished: Jun 19, 2025 9:58 AM EDT1Best OverallJisulife Handheld Portable Turbo FanNow 19% OffIf you’re worried about fan blades and little fingers, these small blades are kept tucked away. The shell also helps keep the noise down if you’re looking for something super quiet, and it uses air jet expansion technology to double cool air output.
Scientists Just Proved That All Life on Earth Follows One Simple Rule

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Darren Orf

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:The organization of life on Earth follows a simple, hidden rule known as “core-to-transition organization.”Hypothesized by biogeographers for centuries, a new study finally finds empirical evidence of this phenomenon using geographic dispersion data across five separate taxa. This shows how a majority of species originate from “core regions,” but those species suitable to heat and drought often colonize areas beyond those regions.
Setting up a Portable Solar Generator to Back Up Your Home is Easier Than You Think

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | David Dritsas

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we recommend a power station with a capacity of at least 5,000 watt-hours (Wh) or more and a solar panel array that can output at least 500 to 1,000 watts or more.
Scientists Produced a Particle of Light That Simultaneously Accessed 37 Different Dimensions

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Darren Orf

The Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger (GHZ) paradox describes how quantum theory cannot be described by local realistic descriptions. A new study takes this GHZ paradox to new heights to see just how non-classical the quantum world can get. In the process, their experiment included photons in 37 dimensions, taking science even further down this strange quantum rabbit hole with the hopes of finding applications in these high-dimensional systems.
A Mathematician Found a Hidden Pattern That Could Keep Your Biggest Secrets Safe

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Darren Orf

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:Prime numbers are essential for technologies like RSA encryption, which rely on the difficulty of guessing these numerals. A new paper shows that another area of mathematics called integer partition unlocks “infinitely many new ways” to detect them beyond divisibility. The team said that this breakthrough arrived by using decades-old methods to answer mathematical questions no one else thought to ask.
A Ghost Particle Flew Through Earth. It Might Have Come From Dark Matter.

1 week ago | popularmechanics.com | Darren Orf

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:In February of 2023, the Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) detected a neutrino some 35 times higher in energy than any previous detection. A new study posits that this muon might be the result of a dark matter particle that decayed as it passed through the Earth, which would also explain why the IceCube Observatory in the South Pole hasn’t detected any such particle.