Popular Mechanics (UFOs, UAPs)

Popular Mechanics

(not part of original row)
other names	PopMech
source type	foobar (not part of original row)
publisher	Fooland (state-funded media) (not part of original row)
classification	No consensus, unclear, or additional considerations apply

In the 2025 RfC, editors raised concerns over Popular Mechanics's coverage of UFO/UAP topics, regarding their promotion of fringe topics and coverage of UFOs. Caution is required in order to avoid citing headlines while articles should be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing attribution where necessary for questionable claims within this topic area.

Prior discussions

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• WP:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 323#Popular Mechanics for UFO claims

• Simple summary of prior discussions: TBD

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Perennial sources

Source	Status (legend)	Discussions			Use
		List	Last	Summary
Popular Mechanics (UFOs, UAPs) (PopMech)		2025	2025	In the 2025 RfC, editors raised concerns over Popular Mechanics's coverage of UFO/UAP topics, regarding their promotion of fringe topics and coverage of UFOs. Caution is required in order to avoid citing headlines while articles should be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing attribution where necessary for questionable claims within this topic area.	1