Tanya Basu
Features Editor
Tanya Basu is a features editor at Popular Mechanics. Her work has been published in MIT Technology Review, The Daily Beast, and The Atlantic, among other places. Prior to being a journalist, she toyed with the idea of being an economist before deciding journalism was more her speed. Aside from her work, she is a competent knitter, an overly ambitious cook, and has a bad habit of buying more books than she can actually read.
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Latest from Tanya Basu
Do Tattoos Cause Cancer? Here's What the Latest Science Says.
New research suggests that there might be a correlation between tattoo ink and cancer— but don't freak out just yet
Could an App Actually Replace Condoms For Good?
The manufacturers of Natural Cycles think their app is the future of birth control. But some experts disagree
There's a Strange Link Between Your Weight & Your Spouse's
If your partner is obese, a new study claims it might increase your diabetes risk
Male Birth Control Might Be Right Around the Corner, And It Sounds Pretty Damn Cool
Researchers have been talking about male contraception for years, but it actually might be on the horizon
Look At This Photo of a Kangaroo. Awww, Isn't It Cute? Here's Why You Should Eat It
Australia is dealing with a kangaroo overpopulation problem — and incredibly, this is the proposed solution
Sitting Is Way, Way Worse For You Than You Thought
A new study has some bad news: even exercise can't counteract the effects of 8 hours of sitting per day
The Secret to Losing Weight Might Be In Your Poop
A new study indicates that understanding your gut health is crucial to shedding pounds
How Viagra Changed Everything We Ever Knew About Boners
The discovery of the drug nearly 20 years ago has contributed tremendously to our understanding of the male body
The Secret to Keeping Your Relationship Alive is Apparently Binge-Watching 'Game of Thrones'
A new study suggests that your HBOGo addiction might actually be good for you
