Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics helps the reader master the modern world, presenting trusted information about his home, his car, his technology and the world around him. With tool tests, building projects, car reviews and more, Popular Mechanics shows the American man how to upgrade his life. And the magazine's analysis of the latest developments in technology and engineering keeps him in the know about the science behind the news-from alternative energy to military technology to digital privacy. Each month, nearly 9 million curious minds turn to Popular Mechanics for advice and in-depth reporting. Get Popular Mechanics digital magazine subscription today.

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A New Super-Bomb

What the Equal Sign Really Means

REGROWING HUMAN TEETH

Mysterious Microwave Signals

This Brand-New Cat Color

How to Be Super With Super Glue

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This Missing WWII Plane

Priceless Treasure or Elaborate Sham? • For years, treasure hunters have tried to solve the Beale ciphers and unearth a cache of staggering riches. These amateur sleuths think they’ve finally cracked the codes.

HOW TO BUILD AN ELECTRIC GUITAR • IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS WITH THIS RETRO HOLLOW BODY, MADE FROM BLACK WALNUT.

KIDNEY DIALYSIS IS TIME-CONSUMING. UNCOMFORTABLE. CONFINING. EXPENSIVE. ARCHAIC. • For the almost 520,000 Americans who will undergo treatment this year, the process leaves little room for a full life. An innovative new device could change everything.

GEAR OF THE YEAR • DIY projects often become a catalyst for acquiring new gear, and gear can be an integral component for getting these projects across the line. Whether you’re mowing your yard, painting your house, or maybe even building a deck, it’s no surprise we all want to buy the best tool for the job. So that’s why we spent the past year poring over the best tools, grills, knife sharpeners, generators, welders, and even dog collars to show and tell you which ones are the best. Here are our findings from 2024.

60 Years Ago in PopMech • // A PORTAL INTO POPMECH’S PRESCIENT AND OCCASIONALLY ABSURD PAST //