Articles by Laura Rosenfeld
Urban Outfitters stock plunges: Here's what needs to change about the retailer
Urban Outfitters' shares dropped dramatically during the morning of Oct. 17. Here's what needs to change about the brand if it wants to become successful again.
Make the iPhone 6 fit in your pocket by hiring a tailor, duh
Apple's iPhone 6 goes on sale in China today, and the retailer China Unicom has figured out a new way to make the smartphone more appealing. The key is to hire a tailor.
An Ebola series is in the works from Ridley Scott. Here are 13 other movies and TV shows it's too soon to watch
Ridley Scott is working on a limited TV series based on a book about the Ebola virus. If you think it's too soon, you might want to stay away from these movies and TV shows.
Anthropocene: Scientists coin a new term for the age of humans
We all know that human existence has had a profound effect on the earth. Now some scientists want to acknowledge that by giving the era of humanity a new name.
NASA: The worst drought of the millennium was in 1934
A new NASA study found that the worst drought of the last 1,000 years occurred in 1934. The drought was 30 percent more severe than the second-worst drought in 1580.
Happy Birthday Noah Webster! Here are 9 words removed from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Oct. 16, 2014 marks the 256th birthday of Noah Webster, the creator of America's first dictionary. However, not all of the words from the early 19th century are still in the dictionary today.
This is what it would look like if Disney characters had Instagram
We all know that Disney characters aren't real. But if they were social media-obsessed individuals like the rest of us, this is what their Instagram accounts would look like.
'Friends' is coming to Netflix Jan. 1, and these episodes are perfect for New Year's Day
All 236 episodes of 'Friends' are coming to Netflix Instant Streaming on Jan. 1. These 10 episodes are perfect to help you ring in the new year.
Millennials aren't self-centered, just individualistic, apparently
One reason why the Millennial generation is so maligned is because it is seen as egotistical. However, a recent survey shows that maybe Millennials are really just individualistic.
These are the best places to get coffee in America
Travel + Leisure readers picked their favorite cities to get a cup of joe. We researched the best places in those cities to get your caffeine fix, according to Yelp reviews.
New York City rats are more dangerous than we thought
Most people think rats are pretty gross, and they try to stay away from them. Now a new study shows that they're even more disease-ridden than we may have thought before.
This Kickstarter project wants to create a new typeface out of the earth
The world is full of beautiful shapes and sights. Designer Benedikt Groß and geographer Joey Lee are on a Kickstarter mission to find all of the letterforms, or alphabet shapes, found in the topology of buildings, roads, rivers, trees and lakes on Earth.
Google celebrates #NationalDessertDay by teasing 'Android L' name
Google released a video on Oct. 14 teasing the name of its next mobile operating system currently known as "Android L." Warning: This video will make you hungry.
Google study shows that we use Voice Search for a lot of embarrassing things
Google commissioned a study released today that reveals how people use Voice Search. Surprisingly, people have a lot of weird thoughts about using the hands-free software.
It's Ada Lovelace Day. Here's 5 other forgotten women in STEM you should know about
Oct. 14, 2014 is Ada Lovelace Day, which celebrates women in STEM. However, women who have made important achievements in STEM haven't always gotten the attention or credit they deserve.
How to dress like a 'Twin Peaks' character this Halloween with H&M clothes
Everyone's excited about the recent news that 'Twin Peaks' will return to TV in 2016. Now show that enthusiasm through your Halloween costume by dressing up like one of the characters from the cult classic.
The biggest Nobel Prize snubs: 6 great people who never won
Many notable individuals have earned a Nobel Prize since the honor first began in 1901. However, not everyone who deserves a Nobel Prize has received one.
New York Comic Con 2014: See the best cosplay
New York Comic Con is the place to be to immerse yourself in your favorite fandom. Here's photos of fans who take that to the next level with their elaborate cosplay.
New Edward Snowden documentary reveals his life in Moscow may not be so bad
The Edward Snowden documentary 'Citizenfour' premiered at the New York Film Festival Oct. 10. From it, we learned that the NSA whistleblower has been living with his girlfriend in Moscow.
Snapchat photo leak: Who's behind it?
At least 200,000 Snapchat accounts were reportedly hacked into, and the photos were leaked on the image board 4chan. Who is responsible for the latest massive photo leak?
NASA photo shows sun looking like a jack-o'-lantern just in time for Halloween
NASA recently released a photo of the sun that looks like a jack-o'-lantern. The image is a composite of the active regions of the sun.
'90s kids rejoice! Every 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' episode is on YouTube
Nickelodeon's horror show 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' was the stuff of nightmares for '90s kids. Now you can relive every terrifying moment on YouTube.
A 'Labyrinth' sequel is in development
The Jim Henson company is reportedly working on a sequel to the 1986 cult classic 'Labyrinth,' which stars David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Who's ready to do the 'Magic Dance' again?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, here's what it's really like to be a woman in tech
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella came under fire for his remarks that women shouldn't ask for raises. You should read these quotes on what it's like to be a woman in tech instead.
New discoveries found in Greek shipwreck called 'Titanic of the ancient world'
Scientists have made some new discoveries in the Roman shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera. The ship sank more than 2,000 years ago and was first found in 1900.
'Saturday Night Live': 10 stars you didn't know were cast members
'Saturday Night Live' has been a launching pad for many stars during its almost 40 years on TV. However, many of its cast members didn't become stars until much later in their careers.
New York Comic Con 2014 kicks off with first 'Tomorrowland' trailer and a surprise visit from George Clooney
The first big event of New York Comic Con 2014 was a panel spotlighting Disney's upcoming 'Tomorrowland.' Audiences were surprised with the first teaser trailer for the film and an appearance by George Clooney.
NYCC 14: 'Big Hero 6' panel gives a sneak peek of the upcoming movie
Walt Disney Studios kicked off New York Comic Con 2014 with a panel devoted to its upcoming collaboration with Marvel, 'Big Hero 6.' Get ready for lots of action, robots and a 'hairy baby.'
NYCC 2014: The cast of 'Bob's Burgers' on the new season, a soundtrack and potential crossover episodes
The cast of 'Bob's Burgers' invaded New York Comic Con once again. This year, they unveiled clips from the new season and other future plans for the animated comedy.
This fantastical pixel art Tumblr will make all your 8-bit dreams come true
Barcelona-based illustrator Octavi Navarro puts a modern twist on the video games of the 1980s and 1990s with his Tumblr Pixels, Huh? Those old 8-bit games never looked so good.
