Popular Mechanics

A low-tech way to change the world

Solar and wind energy get more of the attention, but building a better wood-burning stove could have a major impact in lowering fossil-fuel emissions. So Popular Mechanics has teamed up with the Alliance for Green Heat and other organizations to ...
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A scuba gear guide for beginners

Product roundup for the August 2012 of Popular Mechanics magazine Using tips and suggestions from diving experts, I compiled top clothing and gear recommendations for magazine readers. Click here to view the magazine page as a PDF.
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An astronomy shopping guide for beginners

A shopping guide in the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics As a freelance assistant editor, I helped research and report on the astronomy shopping guide for beginners in an upcoming print issue. Click here to view the magazine page ...
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Lawn design by style and price: An infographic

Home & design writing for the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics While I was a freelance editorial assistant, I researched and wrote an infographic on lawn designs to accompany an article written by one of the senior editors in ...
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Product upgrades to help the at-home handyman

Home writing for the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics As a freelance editorial assistant, I gathered new product ideas forr the front of book magazine page, Upgrade. Click here to view the magazine page as a PDF.
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How a solar storm works: An infographic

Science writing for the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics While I was a freelance editorial assistant at Popular Mechanics, I researched information for infographics to accompany a story on solar storms. I created the art briefs and then wrote ...
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How the human brain is like a computer, an as-told-to interview

Science writing for the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine While serving as a temp editorial assistant at Popular Mechanics, I worked on front of book and back of book content for print issues. For this FOB element, I ...
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