ULTRA-HOT NUCLEAR FUSION REACTORS

Korea's Fusion Reactor had Ran 7 Times Hotter

Building the Perfect Campfire With Math and Science

To build a good bonfire, you should stack your wood structure just as high as it is wide, like a pyramid.

WHO REALLY KILLED SHARITA RIVERA?

Bad science may have sent Quincy Amerson to prison for life. New crime scene tech could set him free.

CAN I PICK YOUR BRAIN?

As PopMech staffers, we consider ourselves to be knowledgeable and capable enthusiasts, if not part-time pros, in our respective fields. But we'd be foolish to think we have all the answers, which is why if we had the chance, we'd fire off endless questions to these long-gone experts who first primed our passions and continue to pique our curiosities. Here are some of the editors' intellectual idols. Who are yours?

The Ultimate Guide to HOLIDAY LIGHTS!

Winter's approaching, and with each passing day, it gets darker earlier. But there's a bright spot on the horizon: It's time to decorate your home with festive holiday lights.

Back-breaking Work Requires Some Help

Everyone feels the hurt as you age, but CBD can help you deal with it

Kaspersky Standard: Top Lab Scores

Awash in security features.

4 Things We Didn’t Get With the iPhone 14

Rumors were rife in the lead-up to Apple’s iPhone 14 launch event. While the new phone lineup is impressive, we still have a wish list of features we’ll be holding onto for next year.

Here’s Why Craigslist Still Looks the Same After 25-Plus Years

Craig Newmark’s explanation of the site’s evolution (or lack thereof) is surprisingly simple.

ioSafe 220+: Pricey but Near-Indestructible NAS

Both fireproof and waterproof

What's the Most Hated App in Your State?

Electronics Hub analyzed geotagged tweets about cryptocurrency, dating, entertainment, money transfer, and social media apps and found that some are universally disliked.

PSA: STOP USING INAPP BROWSERS NOW

TikTok’s in-app browser is a privacy nightmare, but it’s not the only one to watch out for. Beware of other popular app browsers, which could be recording everything you type.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED: Innovative PC Design

Futuristic folding PCs get big—really big

Curious About Starlink’s ‘Best Effort’ Tier? Early Users Give Rave Reviews

Speeds can be slower than what Starlink usually offers. But for rural users with few options for high-speed internet, the Best Effort tier is a huge improvement.

Twitter Won’t Get Better: It’s Time to Shut It Down

As an explosive whistleblower report demonstrates, Twitter can’t stop disinformation on its platform. It’s time to roast this bird.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: Standout Design

The phone for people who don't want to stare at their phone

CAUGHT IN A SHAM ROMANCE: HOW TO SPOT ONLINE DATING SCAMS

What red flags should you look out for when entering the wild world of virtual romance?

ESSENTIAL APPS FOR IRONCLAD ONLINE PRIVACY

Another day, another data breach. Sidestepping trackers and protecting your personal information might seem like a hopeless task, but these top privacy apps can really make a difference.

GLOBAL THREAT ACTORS USE THE ‘GREAT RESIGNATION’ TO TARGET JOB SEEKERS

Looking to get out of offices and adopt the remote-work lifestyle? A pair of cybersecurity experts at Black Hat warned that nation-state criminals may try to scam you with phishing links.

THAT TEXT YOU GOT FOR SOMEONE ELSE? IT WAS REALLY MEANT TO HOOK YOU

Don’t be a victim of the so-called ‘misdirected text’ scam, in which someone tries to trick you into responding so that they can ask you for money or get you to click on a malicious link.

Crunchyroll: Expansive Anime Library

It’s a one-stop shop.

America is Hooked on Antidepressants

Popular medications work no better than placebo for millions of Americans and can come with severe withdrawal symptoms. Why do doctors prescribe them to 43 million Americans?

‘Clairvoyant' 2012 Climate Report Warned of Extreme Weather

Record high temperatures in urban Europe as heat waves bake the planet more often. Devastating floods, some in poorer unprepared areas. Increasing destruction from hurricanes. Drought and famine in poorer parts of Africa as dry spells worsen across the globe. Wild weather worldwide getting stronger and more frequent, resulting “in unprecedented extremes.”

Act First, Think Later

Rachel Goldsmith Turow, the author of The Self-Talk Workout, offers a way to skip past self-criticism.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (for PC): Awesome Adventure

Web-slinging splendor

THE ULTIMATE CORD CUTTER’S GUIDE

Ready to ditch cable TV? Here are the streaming services and devices you’ll need to get started.

Surfshark VPN: Worth the Price

Stylish VPN protection with unique new features

5 Modern Technologies ‘The Jetsons’ Accurately Predicted 60 Years Ago

In honor of George Jetson’s birthday, we took a look at all the current technologies the show accurately anticipated.

5 Tips for Teaching Kids the Cybersecurity Basics

Since teaching online safety isn’t a priority in public schools, parents must handle the fundamentals. Here’s where to start.