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9-11 Myths
NIST Debunks 9/11 Myth
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) report finds that fire alone brought down the World Trade Center 7 building.Drive Green
Plug-in Car Promises
Experts evaluate the stances of Sens. McCain and Obama on America's future electric vehicles and the struggling auto industry.Military & Law Enforcement
Georgia Defense Tech
Russia and Georgia's conflict represents a hybrid war for the 21st century: combining cutting-edge tech with old-fashioned force.Technology
Why Invisible Men Aren't as Close as You Think
With researchers one step closer to the tech behind an invisibility cloak, PM's expert plays the skeptic.Drive Green
7 Next-Gen Biofuels
Forget corn. Future fuels will use fewer resources and pack more energy. PM crunches the numbers on alt fuels for the real world.Drive Green
Drive Green Special!
From Obama's tire pressure claims to hydrogen-powered MPG numbers and water-powered mods, we've got six new alt-fuel tests today.Gaming
PM's Top Pinball Machines
PM's gadget guru is also a pinball wiz. His list reveals the evolution of history's most mechanical video-game console.Future of Space
Digital Hollywood
MythBusters on Jaws 2.0
Would you be able to save yourself from a great white shark? The MythBusters built a 17-ft.-long shark to find out.Breaking News and Video
Workshop
10 Backyard Inventions
A submarine, beer dispenser, jet-powered go-kart and more: PM celebrates the best reader projects, with videos and plans!Technology
The Apple Tax
As iPhone 3G arrives, accessory makers take PM inside Apple's secretive "Made for iPod" and authentication chip programs.Research
Mind Control's End Game
As interesting as monkey-controlled robots are, brain-computer interfaces could lead to perfect prosthetics or movements faster than the speed of thought.Worst-Case Scenarios
3D After the Flood
As rising crests move into Missouri, scientists have rigged high-end DLP projectors and set out to tell Americans where not to risk it next time.Military & Law Enforcement
Nukes Upends Air Force
The agencies chiefs were forced out, and reports say a mishandling of nuclear weapons was the last straw. We look at three lessons from the nuke run.Future of Space
Win the Lunar X Prize
Google's $20M purse is open to all, but to take your best shot at winning, you'll need a good game plan. PM's ultimate DIY guide can help you beat NASA to the moon.Technology
MIT Subway Hacker
MIT subway hacker Zack Anderson tells PM what it's like to tango with the FBI and the MBTA and what really happened at DefCon.Breaking News and Video
Corvette ZR1 Test Drive!
You've seen this legend in the making already—now watch ZR1's moves as a civilized track machine on PopMech TV, plus Mike Allen's in-depth review.Election News
McCain-Obama: Plug-ins
Experts charting Detroit's progress on electric cars say new proposals won't success for struggling automakers.Olympics
Olympics: Beijing 2008
Follow breaking news from Beijing and sports science from the lab with PM’s complete coverage of the Summer Games!Automotive
Bonneville Speed Week
It’s the 60th annual Speed Week, held at the legendary Bonneville Salt Lake International Speedway. Stay tuned for daily updates!Extreme Machines
BREAKING: LHC to Start 9/10
CERN has announced the start date for the Large Hadron Collider, when the world’s most powerful particle accelerator will begin collecting data.Air & Space
The Oshkosh Air Show
"AirVenture," is the world's largest general aviation celebration, and PM's expert picks his 10 for "best in show."Green Living
MIT's Solar 'Breakthrough'
The university's latest solar-powered move isn't so much a breakthrough as it is a boon for the much maligned hydrogen industry.Worst-Case Scenarios
L.A. Quake Aftermath
Tuesday's rumble was a reminder of U.S. earthquake vulnerability. Limited as early warning detection might be, the benefits seem clear.Digital Hollywood
Watchmen & Comics 2.0
Zack Snyder’s learned from 300—and The Dark Knight—how to balance green-screen with realistic filmmaking for his next big project.Drive Green
10 Quick MPG Tips
Our guest MPG geek breaks down the vehicle mods, driving habits and common-sense fixes you need to know to max out your tank.Science
Fish Scales Inspire Body Armor
MIT are studying some fish scales in search of the holy grail of body armor: a flexible vest on the battlefield.Automotive
Jules Verne's Batmobile
We're live at a military base in England as the British Steam Car takes its first step onto the track before 170 MPH at Bonneville.Science
Nano Food Fix
Could nano-enriched feed help chickens poop out pathogens and keep your table clean? Scientists may have found a safer option.Technology
5 MIT Startups
The class of '08 moves on, we look at projects (from a Google Android program out to beat the new iPhone, to a low-tech solution for Sudanese farmers) with big potential.Extreme Machines
Extreme Roller Coasters
Prepare for NASA-worthy g-forces, blistering speed and the ride of your life: PM takes you behind the cutting-edge tech of America's steepest new ride ... with video!Drive Green
New Hacks on Earth
As the Senate debates a climate-change bill, experts say geoengineering isn't so far-out anymore.Workshop
MythBusters Go Electric
Jamie breaks down his new experiment: pitting a Ferrari, Harley, ATV, compact car and go-kart against each vehicle's electric counterpart.Drive Green
Top 10 X Prize Cars
The most comprehensive, up-to-date scouting report on the field for the 100-mpg car of tomorrow.Digital Hollywood
Debunking Lost's Science
As the show returns, its creators reveal the making of high-tech mythology—and let slip a few secrets about the island’s future.Special Report
Rebuilding America
PM's report on fixing U.S. infrastructure examines new plans for bridges and beyond.Technology News
2008 Tech Preview
Get trends, videos and analysis of gadgets and innovation you need to know from the Consumer Electronics Show.ADVERTISEMENT
Election News
Primary Sci/Tech Issues
The Democratic race winds down as Hillary Clinton tries to hang on against Barack Obama. Get behind their policies—and John McCain's—with PM's Geek the Vote '08 guide.Geek the Vote '08
The presidential race hangs in the balance, and PM compiles the candidates' science and tech proposals.Podcast
Olympic Pollution: Podcast
Could Beijing’s smog make an Olympian pass out before the finish line? We get a reality check, plus talk doping and baseball, on a special science of sports episode.PM Ad Partner Links
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Car Buyers Guide
2008's Top Cars & Trucks
PM's Automotive Excellence Awards honor 13 new rides and innovations in 10 categories.
Current Issue
On Sale Now: Future Fuels
With gas prices soaring, next-gen biofuels, electricity and hydrogen have never looked better. In a special report, PM examines whether they’re ready to power our cars.Reviews
Future Warfare: New DVD
PM's four-hour, two-disc set deploys battle footage, CG animation, live-action weapons testing and expert interviews to examine everything from robot warriors to UAVs. 