CAN STRUCTURAL BATTERIES SAVE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT?

The two largest aircraft manufacturers in the world have snubbed battery-operated aircraft. Researchers in Europe think they might have (part of) a solution: Make the plane out of the battery

The Truth Is Out There.So Is Lue Elizondo.

Unidentified craft are entering restricted U.S. airspace. Elizondo wants to ensure they don't cause the next Pearl Harbor

PlayStation VR 2 Is the Second Chance for Blockbuster VR

SONY'S PLAYSTATION VIRTUAL REALITY (PSVR) 2 headset represents the next generation of highfidelity VR

If AI Can Take Our Jobs

CHAT GPT HAS RECENTLY BLOWN UP THE internet with its ability to replicate human speech

These Tips to Increase Your Home's Water Pressure

WHEN SHOWERHEADS IN YOUR HOME ARE WEAK, water dribbles out of faucets, and the washing machine takes forever to fill, the problem could be low water pressure

If We'll Ever Reach Warp Speed

THE SECRET TO FASTER-THAN-LIGHT physics could be to double down on the number of dimensions, according to research published last December in the journal Classical and Quantum Gravity

ChatGPT Has Entered the Classroom

The Al chatbot has stoked fears of an educational apocalypse. Some teachers see it as a sorely needed reboot.

THE HAVES AND HAVE-NOTS OF THE METAVERSE

Virtual landowners have found a way to put their investments to work-by porting the class system to the cloud.

THE GREENEST TECH

A Paris startup is genetically modifying houseplants to scrub toxins from the air in homes and businesses, but it may take a jungle's worth to make a difference.

THIS is a PHILOSOPHER on DRUGS

I WAS AT THE LOWEST POINT IN MY LIFE. I NEEDED A MIND-ALTERING JOLT.

NO, I CAN'T LET YOU HAVE THIS

The easy gratification of little viral lies is costing us more than it's worth.

STREAM COME TRUE

If a famous influencer you wish to be, you must answer these questions three.

much ado about buy nothing

How an idealistic community for exchanging free stuff tried to break away from Facebook, and ended up breaking apart.

THE SPACEPORT AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

A TINY VILLAGE IN SCOTLAND IS BETTING ITS FUTURE ON ROCKET LAUNCHES. BUT THE SCHEME MAY THREATEN THE FRAGILE LANDSCAPEAND THE AMBITIONS OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST POWERFUL LANDOWNER.

THE FENTANYL KING

With no future in Iraq, a former translator for the US military emigrated to Texas to start a new life. He ended up becoming one of the biggest drug dealers on the dark web.

DEPTН CHARGE

Companies are gearing up to MINE the SEAFLOOR, targeting rocks rich with metals that are essential to our EV-powered future. THE BIG QUESTION: How much OCEAN are we willing to SACRIFICE?

Beauty's New Scientific Methods

The most innovative beauty brands are employing biotech to advance haircare and skincare.

Amazing Trips

From a distance, the picture looks like a pen-and-ink study of a super famous painting, the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci. Up close, all you see is a squiggly mess of connected lines that form a jagged but continuous path.

What Time is It on Moon? Europe Pushing for Lunar Time Zone

With more lunar missions than ever on the horizon, the European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own time zone.

After You Die, Monica Torres Can Bring Life Back to Your Body

The groundbreaking mortician is pioneering new techniques to restore the dead and provide closure to grieving families.

Achieving Nuclear Fusion Ignition

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What's Lurking Behind the Milky Way

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What It's Like Inside an M1 Abrams

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Treasure Hunters May Have Found JESSE JAMES'S LOST GOLD

The legendary treasure could be worth tens of millions-if the team can dig it out of the ground.

The Fast Approach to Cleaning Your Car

KEEPING YOUR CAR'S EXTERIOR SPICK-AND-span not only makes your ride look good but, in some cases, can even make it more efficient.

IMPLEMENTS of CONSTRUCTION

POPULAR MECHANICS TOOL AWARDS 2023

Colorful, Accurate Inkjet Printers for Your Documents and Photos

BETWEEN TODAY'S REMOTE-WORKPLACE DEMANDS and a looming tax season, you likely have a lot of paperwork on your hands. You need a reliable printer to quickly crank out hard copies of important documents.

KTM Used Fuel Injection to Revamp Two-Stroke Engines

TWO-STROKE ENGINES USED TO BE UBIQUITOUS IN DIRT bike racing, thanks to their lightweight construction and horsepower. Packed in a dirt bike frame, they make a motorcycle playful in the corners and plenty fast when the throttle's wide open.

HAVE SOME SCRAP WOOD? MAKE THIS DIY SHAKER STEP STOOL

We built this little stool using just a few common tools and some scrap wood. For accurate crosscuts, we recommend using a miter saw. For the notch, a table saw is the better choice.

Nixing the Chaotic Leap Second

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