Bio

Published by Hearst and established in 1902, Popular Mechanics is designed to satisfy the reader's passion to know how and why things work. The publication covers how today's technologies affect the things readers are most interested in: their homes, consumer electronics, cars, science, computers, sports, and current events, and explains the way the world works in the 21st century. Editorial engages readers with breakthroughs on the latest advances in science and technology, and educates with informative how-to stories on digital technology, automotive, and the home. It also motivates minds to act with product reviews and comparisons on all of the latest equipment and products. Articles are broken into five departments: - Technology: covering the Internet, personal computers, computer games, and other consumer electronics - Automotive: featuring articles about new car models, motor sports, and automotive repair and maintenance - Science: covering general interest health, technology, and physical science topics - Home: offering home maintenance and renovation information - Outdoors: covering sports and outdoor recreation Other editorial sections include: - Technology Watch: a front-of-book section offering short news items on technology, aviation, environment, energy, computers, robotics, space, transportation, health, and military - Spy Report: comprehensive sneak peeks of cars and trucks coming out of the U.S., Europe, and Asia - Great Stuff: listing new home, automotive, recreation, consumer electronics, and fitness products - Time Machine: revisiting article topics from 90, 60, and 30 years ago