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.

Popular Mechanics

COMB JELLY

STARRY NIGHT

Indiana Jones

5th Force

Quantum Paradox

Consciousness

Betelbuddy

Fastest Submarines

Biggest Prime

Humans: Neanderthal

WILL WE EVER UNLOCK ITS SECRETS? • 2,000 Years Ago, the Greeks Built What May Be the World’s First Computer.

HOW TO BUILD A DIY ROUTER SLED • Flatten wood slabs at home with the precision of a professional.

FOREVER • Two Tornadoes Struck the Same Military Base Five Days Apart in 1948 It Changed the Way We Forecast Weather

POPULAR MECHANICS • TOOL AWARDS 2025 • Tools are the cornerstone of civilization. Our use and creation of them sets us apart from every other creature on earth. The best tools not only make work go faster, they make it easier, better, and more efficient. The tools here are the latest and greatest for both common and tricky tasks.

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