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Popular Mechanics is an American
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 magazine devoted to science
Science

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 and technology
Technology

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. It was first published January 11, 1902 by H. H. Windsor, and has been owned since 1958 by the Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation

Hearst Communications, Inc. is a privately-held United States-based media conglomerate based in the Hearst Tower in Media of New York City, USA....
. There is also a Latin American edition that has been published for decades and a newly formed South African version available.

Popular Mechanics features regular sections on automotive, home, outdoors, science, and technology topics.






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Popular Mechanics is an American
United States

The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U...
 magazine devoted to science
Science

In its broadest sense, science refers to any systematic knowledge or practice. In its more usual restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research....
 and technology
Technology

Technology is a broad concept that deals with an animal species' usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects an animal species' ability to control and adapt to its Natural environment....
. It was first published January 11, 1902 by H. H. Windsor, and has been owned since 1958 by the Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation

Hearst Communications, Inc. is a privately-held United States-based media conglomerate based in the Hearst Tower in Media of New York City, USA....
. There is also a Latin American edition that has been published for decades and a newly formed South African version available.

Popular Mechanics features regular sections on automotive, home, outdoors, science, and technology topics. A recurring column is "Jay Leno
Jay Leno

James Douglas Muir "Jay" Leno is an Emmy Award-winning American stand-up comedian, television host and writer, who succeeded Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 1992....
's Garage" featuring observations by the famed late-night talk show host and vehicle enthusiast.

Some chief competitors of Popular Mechanics are Popular Science, Wired
Wired (magazine)

Wired is a full-color monthly United States magazine and on-line periodical, published since March 1993, that reports on how technology affects culture, the economy, and politics....
, and Men's Journal
Men's Journal

Men's Journal is an United States men's lifestyle magazine focused on outdoor recreation and comprising editorials on the outdoors, environmental issues, health and fitness, style and fashion, and "gear"....


Popular Mechanics has published articles debunking 9/11 conspiracy theories
9/11 conspiracy theories

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.

Popular Mechanics is a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation

Hearst Communications, Inc. is a privately-held United States-based media conglomerate based in the Hearst Tower in Media of New York City, USA....
, which also has an ownership stake in the History Channel.

See also

  • Popular Science
    Popular science

    Popular science, sometimes called literature of science, is interpretation of science intended for a general audience. While science journalism focuses on recent scientific developments, popular science is broad-ranging, often written by scientists as well as journalists, and is presented in many formats, which can include books, televi...


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  • from the University of Michigan Library on Google Books


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