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popularmechanics 22h ago 25°

Scientists Are Using Tiny Pockets of Gas to Reveal the History of the Earth

A new study focuses on krypton gas in the hopes of understanding how ancient coastlines and landscapes change in Earth’s past.
popularmechanics 20h ago 25°

The 8 Best Phones to Buy if 2026 is Your Upgrade Year

Whether you prefer iOS or Android, these new phones have the best cameras and exciting new features that will make the upgrade feel special.
popularmechanics 14h ago 18°

This Power Station Battery Tech Has Twice the Lifespan of Lithium-Ion. Here’s How to Maximize That Longevity.

Lithium iron’s shelf life makes it worth investing in when shopping for a portable power station.
popularmechanics 22h ago 16°

We Could Recreate a Bizarre Form of Matter—And Finally Explain How the Universe Took Shape, Scientists Say

We already have the technology to “bottle” the forces that pump out these enigmatic particles.
popularmechanics 47h ago 15°

Scientists Found Evidence of the Black Plague in a 4,000-Year-Old Sheep

Before Yersinia pestis devastated Europe in the Middle Ages, the bacteria ravaged the Bronze Age for nearly two millennia.
popularmechanics 23h ago 15°

Researchers Found a Lost Page From the Works of One of History’s Greatest Minds

The Archimedes Palimpsest, a 10th century collection of the Greek mathematician’s treatises, changed hands many time—some pages didn’t make it.
popularmechanics 47h ago 15°

Archeologists Uncovered Evidence of a 2,000-Year-Old Machine Gun—and the Damage It Did

Traces of the fabled “multi-thrower” have emerged from the ruins of Pompeii.
popularmechanics 19h ago 13°

Half of America’s Cities Are Depopulating. We Could Be Headed for a Ghost Town Era.

*Tumbleweed*
popularmechanics 46h ago 13°

Potensic Atom 2: This $300 Drone Could Be the Only One You’ll Ever Need

I was impressed with how smoothly it flies and how well it captures quality video for that price.
popularmechanics 48h ago 13°

‘Project Hail Mary’ Author Andy Weir Is Keeping the Science in Science Fiction

Ahead of the film adaptation’s release, Weir talked to Popular Mechanics about creating accurate sci-fi tech, protagonist Ryland Grace, and more.
popularmechanics 42h ago 13°

The 5 Best Mesh WiFi Systems Can Reach Every WiFi Dead Zone in Your Home

One router can provide good coverage, but a multi-device mesh WiFi network will make sure you always stay connected.
popularmechanics 40h ago 13°

Is a Fixed-Blade Knife the Ultimate Piece of EDC? We Say Yes

The real advantages, the drawbacks, and how to choose the right size, steel, and sheath.
popularmechanics 15h ago 12°

The 5 Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

It’s well worth considering the newest models from First Alert and Kidde.
popularmechanics 40h ago 12°

How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade in 7 Steps

If you’re seeing ragged tips on your grass after mowing, it’s time.
popularmechanics 40h ago 12°

How to Change Lawn Mower Blades in 7 Easy Steps

Swapping should take you no more than 30 minutes.
popularmechanics 42h ago 11°

The 7 Best Miter Saws to Cut Precise, Accurate Angles

We got our hands on cordless and corded models and put them through a series of woodworking tasks—and Bosch came out on top.
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