Articles by J.E. Reich
According To Scientists, Sneezing Is A Lot Grosser Than You Think
Sneezing might not be the most dainty of bodily functions, but according to a recent study conducted by researchers at MIT, what actually goes on during during a big 'achoo!' is a lot more disgusting than what meets the eye. With a label like 'sneeze spray,' how could it not be grosser than what you ever imagined?
Sony Either Teases Or Trolls Fans About 'Crash Bandicoot' Revival
One of PlayStation's official Twitter accounts posted a photo that might hint at the return of one of the company's most beloved video game characters. Is it a massive tease, or a brilliant bout of trolling?
Scientists Genetically Modified Fruit Flies By Keeping Them In The Dark For 60 Years
For more than six decades, scientists at Kyoto University have been studying the effects of external factors on the genome of the typical fruit fly — and if it can change particular factors of its genetic makeup. The answer? Yes.
Google Has Officially Pulled Flash Ads
R.I.P. Flash: Google announced that it has done away with Flash ads for its Google Display Network and more, with plans to revamp both networks as solely HTML5-compatible.
Jughead And Betty Have Been Cast For The CW's Live-Action Archie Show 'Riverdale'
More than six months since the announcement that a live-action version of the beloved Archie comics would be adapted for the CW, 'Riverdale' has cast two of its major players, Jughead and Betty.
Scientists Have Discovered What Glues Concrete Together
Scientists at MIT have discovered the chemical makeup of one of the most widely-used substances on the planet, and more importantly, what binds the material in the first place.
Android Founder Andy Rubin Wants To Monopolize AI With A Dash Cam And Your Data
Former Google exec and Android co-founder Andy Rubin has announced his latest designs for the tech industry -- and plans to take over what he considers the most important technological frontier of the decade: artificial intelligence.
The New 'Archer' Trailer Reveals The 'Magnum, P.I.'-Inspired Seventh Season's Hollywood Location
The FX cult classic show about our favorite animated spy has released the trailer for its seventh season, proving that Sterling Archer is once again back in business.
A Hacker Has Leaked The Department Of Homeland Security's Personal Directory
An unidentified hacker has leaked the names and contact information of over 9,000 employees who work for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security — and claims that the Department of Justice and the FBI are next.
Netflix Purchased The Rights To A Black Comedy Starring Adolf Hitler
Netflix has purchased the distribution rights to the German film 'Look Who's Back,' which centers around a protagonist who may or may not be one of the most reviled figures in history — Adolf Hitler.
Watch The Cast Of The 'Power Rangers' Reboot Train To Perform Their Own Stunts
The cast of the new 'Power Rangers' reboot has posted videos and pictures of the actors and actresses training to perform their own stunts — ditching spliced Saban footage for a more authentic, action-packed performance.
An Exploding Stunt Bus Freaks Out London
A bus explosion filmed on location in Central London's Lambeth for the Jackie Chan's action thriller 'The Foreigner' incited major panic in the British capital.
Watch 540 Robots Dance In Honor Of The Chinese New Year
The Chinese network CCTV rang in the Year of the Monkey with the help of hundreds of dancing robots, a laser show and glitter-bombing drones.
Turkish Airlines' Super Bowl Ad Promises To 'Fly' Customers To Metropolis And Gotham City
According to Turkish Airlines' Super Bowl 2016 ad, Turkey's premier carrier can fly you just about anywhere - even DC Comics' Gotham City and Metropolis.
You Can Now See Shakespeare's England In Virtual Reality
The words 'O brave new world / that has such people in't' from William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' have never rung more true.
This Photographer Turned Bacteria From NYC's Subways Into Art
Photographer Craig Ward found inspiration for his latest artwork in the most unlikely of places: the notoriously filthy New York City subway service.
Hayao Miyazaki Confirms That A Major Scene In 'Princess Mononoke' Is Based On True Events
A famous scene in the 1997 Studio Ghibli film 'Princess Mononoke,' directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is based on true events that the animator himself experienced in a leprosy hospital.
These Guys Took Apart A Hoverboard To See If It Could Potentially Combust
A team decided to dissect the inner workings of the hoverboard, one of the most controversial devices of the year.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Now The Sixth-Richest Person In The World
It looks likes giving away all of his Facebook shares hasn't hit Mark Zuckerberg too hard: the Facebook founder and CEO has been named the sixth-richest person in the world.
Trace The History Of Hip-Hop On This Interactive Timeline
Have you ever wanted to hear every important hit in the history of hip-hop? This online graph has got you covered from N.W.A. to Kanye.
T-Mobile Wants You To Binge Even More With Binge On Expansion
Along with streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, T-Mobile has added Fox News, Amazon Video and more to its Binge On roster.
Kevin Spacey Plays A Talking Cat In New 'Nine Lives' Trailer
Kevin Spacey will be playing the part of a talking cat in a new kid-friendly movie. Kevin Spacey might have taken on his biggest role yet, and no, it's not another Shakespearean character or power-hungry politician — instead, it's a cat that talks.
Barbie Dolls Are Now Available In Different Body Shapes And Sizes
It looks like the Barbie doll line has gotten another makeover - one that has been 50 years in the making.
Scientists Find That A Missing Gene Copy Can Cause A 25-IQ Point Drop
Researchers at the University of Montreal have discovered what they believe causes a significant drop in IQ by as much as 25 points.
NASA Is Developing Humanoid Robots For Future Deep Space Missions
Robots, not humans, may be the first to reach deep space, if NASA has its way. Humans might not be the first beings to reach deep space after all — instead, it might be robots.
A UN Panel Seeks To Ban Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries From Airlines
Like hoverboards, it looks like rechargeable batteries might be the next thing to be booted from airlines.
NASA Will Commemorate Challenger Disaster At Arlington For 30th Anniversary
NASA will hold a Day of Remembrance at Arlington for the fallen crews of the Apollo 1, Columbia and Challenger missions, 30 years after the Challenger disaster.
You Can Build Your Own BB-8 With A Beach Ball And A Smartphone
A 17-year old wunderkind has built an IRL BB-8 with an Arduino USB microcontroller board, a smartphone and a beach ball.
Rancid Frontman Tim Armstrong Will Appear In An Episode Of 'The X-Files'
Tim Armstrong, the frontman for the Berkeley-based punk rock band Rancid, is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of the newly-revived X-Files, titled 'Home Again.'
New NYC Ban Keeps Hoverboards Away From Buses, Trains And Subways
NYC's transit authority has banned use of hoverboards on its transportation services under their prohibition of 'hazardous or flammable materials' — referring to the Lithium-ion battery that powers these two-wheelers.
