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in between (reciprocating saws!), our 2021
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From the Editor
A mechanic’s
advice for making
your car last for
decades. p.Military Tech
Could a 1,000-
mile cannon
revive the
battleship? p.My POP Life
Tips, gear picks,
and vetted
wisdom from our
staff. p.Cars & Trucks
The most
important
releases of- p.
Space
Scientists are
racing to stop
the “ticking
time bombs” in
orbit. p.Science
How researchers
solved da Vinci’s
500-year-old heart
mystery. p.Machines
The challenges of
making a 60-foot-
tall robot walk like
a human. p.Drinks
Why “aging” is
the wrong way
to think about
whiskey. p.Deep Math
They’ve found
a better way to
draw graphs.
p.Outdoor Gear
Thaw-ready mud
boots tested for
waterproofing
and cleanability.
p.Earth
The planet is
pulsing, and
nobody knows
why. p.This Changed
Everything
How Sony broke
the DSLR’s grip
on photography.
p.Home
The best home
projectors can
replace any big-
screen TV. p.How to Be Good
at What You Do
Skateboards
meet sustainable
craftsmanship.
p.How to Turn Your Shed
Into a Home Office
It’s hard to get work done when you’re
stepping over LEGOs. Here’s how to make
a shed a base of productivity. p.What Are You Building?
Pop Mech Pro members show us
how to replicate their most impressive
home projects: a fishing cabinet, sun
shades, a pizza oven, and a 1934 Ford
coupe. p.March/April 2021 3CO
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