Your Next Big Question Could Become a Popular Mechanics Story

When NASA asked U.S. grade-school students in 2019 to submit potential names for its new Mars rover, a 12-year-old girl suggested the name “Curiosity,” writing that it is “the passion that drives us through our everyday lives,” and that “we have become explorers and scientists with our need to ask questions and to wonder.” Since 1902, it’s been our mission at Popular Mechanics to satiate curious readers with the skills and wisdom to command—and appreciate—the world around them, empowering you to ask the right questions, get your hands dirty, and find creative solutions.Now, we want to hear directly from you about what makes you most curious. Our editors will select the most head-scratching and fascinating questions, then reach out to experts to track down answers.What ideas keep you up at night? Is there an inexplicable mystery you want us to break down? Unsure which type of wood to use for your next DIY project? Wondering how to wrap presents while wasting as little gift wrap as possible? Whether you’ve spotted something strange during your commute, found yourself arguing about how a machine works, or encountered a claim that you can’t quite prove or debunk, we want to know what you can’t stop thinking about.Popular Mechanics IllustrationAn article in the March 1954 issue of Popular Mechanics describes how some of the greatest scientists, engineers, and tinkerers of all time came up with their ideas through curiosity and sudden insight.Your questions may be philosophical or practical, vast or delightfully specific. They may touch upon science, technology, engineering, math, innovation, DIY, enduring mysteries—anything that gets your wheels turning.Tell us what you’re curious about by visiting the link to our questionnaire below. Share one question at a time and a bit about what prompted it. If you have any links or resources that may help explain what caught your attention, share those with us, too. Our editors may use your questions to inspire new stories.So tell us …What Are You Most Curious About?