Freelance journalist and content writer specializing in science, technology, and anthropology. Bylines in Quartz, Gizmodo, Medium, Popula, and Undark Magazine.
How Death and Disaster Followed the Shale Gas Boom in Appalachia
In the past decade, fracking has contributed to the deaths of more than a thousand people and the emission of more than a thousand tons of carbon dioxide in the Appalachian Basin.
Don’t panic, but companies are harvesting data straight from your brain
Neuromarketing is all about getting more data about buyers, even at the cost of ethics and morality. Maybe that's okay.
Inside New Zealand’s High-Tech Plan to Save the Heaviest Parrot in the World
The native kākāpō were nearly driven to extinction through inbreeding and infertility, but genetic sequencing and drones are bringing them back from the brink.
You Can Relive the Entirety of Human Evolution in This Impossible Video Game
‘Ancestors,’ the new game from the creative director of ‘Assassin’s Creed,’ trades fun for scientific accuracy.
Algae, Which You Know From Pond Scum, Could Be the Food of the Future
These tiny plants are nutritious, semi-delicious, and good for the planet.
Climate change is bad for the planet, but groundbreaking for archeology
Glacial archaeology is a new area of study born of rising temperatures and climate change.
American doctors don’t know how to treat LGBTQ+ cancer patients
Genderqueer patients are being discriminated against in the medical world. Cancer care is no different.
In Latin America, Using Crowd-Sourced Maps to Improve the Lives of Women
In Latin America, women cartographers and amateur digital mappers are taking up the fight against sexual violence.
India's Monkeys Keep Killing People, so Scientists Are Trying Radical New Sterilization Strategies
Inside the government's bizarre and poorly thought out experiment on sterilizing monkeys.
Ma was going to make me go pandal-hopping one way or another
A day in my life during the Durga Pujas of 2018.
Best cloud storage 2020
Cloud storage is now a well-established technology that has changed the way we store and access our data.
Gone are the days of portable hard drives and USB sticks. Today, high-capacity cloud storage can be purchased at wildly affordable prices, with the accompanying software platforms feature-rich and perfect for personal and professional use.
In this in-depth buying guide, we explore the best cloud storage platforms across three categories: free, paid, and business. So no matter what kind of...
Apple iCloud Review
Our Verdict
Apple iCloud is an excellently designed native cloud storage system for people who already own an iPhone or Mac. For others, the simplistic nature of the service paired with the high price will drive a somewhat hard bargain.
iCloud, Apple’s native file storage and synchronization service in the cloud, integrates seamlessly with the rest of the company ecosystem. If you are the current owner of an iPad, iPhone, or Mac, you have undoubtedly used this cloud storage service many times...
Are free VPNs worth it?
A VPN (virtual private network) is an online service that allows you to connect to a server not owned by your ISP located far away from you, which you can then use to connect to the internet. This remote server essentially acts as a misdirect to any person or website trying to track your online activity and can be used to disguise your digital footprint and anonymize your identity.
VPNs were originally created to foster security for businesses online. These days, however, they have gained pop...
How to choose the best home security system
In its essence, a home security system is a collection of interconnected devices that protect your property from danger. However, that’s a very broad definition, and as such, everything from home automation systems to pipe leakage detectors falls into the category.
But what kind of home security system do you actually need? In this guide, we will go through the step-by-step procedure of choosing the best home security system for your use case, from choosing the proper components all the way t...