Courtney Linder

Scientists know more about space than the ocean, according to Columbia University’s Earth Institute. So in a sense, a majority of the creatures lurking below the surface may as well be aliens. Meanwhile, researchers from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada believe that 91 percent of these marine animals are still unknown to us. Of the 235,000 or so species we do know about, many have adapted to their environment with peculiar camouflage, bioluminescence, and mating habits—leading to som…

Grab your scuba gear, because we’re about to go deep—unless you suffer from thalassophobia.

You know the scent. Now meet the source.

Plus: the best way to recycle the machine when you’re done.

As the number of endangered sea animals continues to rise, it’s important to understand the destructive role humans play in habitat degradation, pollution, and overfishing. It’s just as vital to assist in conservation efforts, which can be as simple as educating yourself about a species and spreading the word, or learning best practices for handling and releasing the animals you inadvertently catch. Under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, about 2,270 marine species are considered globally threate…

“I don’t envy anyone who is leading cybersecurity anywhere these days.”

It’s a tough balancing act between trying to read a too-dark phone screen in broad daylight, and squinting to protect your eyes from what feels like the rays of 40 suns beaming out at you from your screen at night. 🧑🏽‍💻 Tech can be tricky. We’ll be your support—join Pop Mech Pro.Luckily, there’s a quick fix for every kind of screen brightness issue you encounter. Here are some simple solutions to three of the most common problems.Problem No. 1: My Screen Brightness Keeps ShiftingThe likely cu…

It’s time to reevaluate your choices behind the wheel, since there’s not much you can do about the numbers at the pump.

That could mean the difference between machines that play chess online, and machines that can actually pick up a pawn.

To shove it in a bowl of rice or not to shove it in a bowl of rice? That is the question.