Articles by Laura Rosenfeld
New York's 100-year-old time capsule is opened
The New York Historical Society opened a time capsule sealed in 1914 on Oct. 8. Its contents were pretty much what you would expect from someone who lived a century ago.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson helped make a beautiful fashion film
Neil deGrasse Tyson has answered our prayers and finally entered the fashion world by helping to create a new film for Ermenegildo Zegna Couture. And it's just as beautiful as the designer's clothes.
Can't fly to Mars? Send your name into space with a little help from NASA
NASA wants to send you to space... well, your name at least. You can now register to have your name sent into space aboard the Orion spacecraft scheduled to launch Dec. 4, 2014.
The Eiffel Tower's glass floor is the latest landmark people are taking selfies in front of
A glass floor was recently installed in the Eiffel Tower. As with anything even remotely cool, many people have taken this opportunity to take selfies in front of it.
Does climate change mean the end of men?
Researchers believe there's a link between warmer temperatures and a decline in the number of male newborns in Japan. If climate change continues at this rate, what does that mean for the global male population?
This new startup wants to get more women in the tech industry. But will its approach work?
It is no secret that the tech industry has a women problem, everywhere from big companies to startups. The new website PowerToFly wants to change that.
Watch how chatter about Ebola spread on Twitter
Headlines have been filled with news about the Ebola virus for months. This map captures how conversation about how Ebola blew up on Twitter over the past month.
Rock the Vote: Lena Dunham, Lil Jon and other celebs want you to #TurnOutForWhat
'Turn Down for What' becomes 'Turn Out for What' in a new video that encourages young people to vote in the midterm elections on Nov. 4. What will you turn out for?
Who's giving the most to charity? It's not who you think
Wealthy Americans are donating less to charity, while poorer Americans are donating more, according to a new study from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Well, nobody saw that coming.
J.K. Rowling is leaving mysterious Twitter clues about her upcoming projects
It all began when J.K. Rowling tweeted that she's working on a novel and a screenplay. A few more cryptic tweets from the famed 'Harry Potter' author has got fans wondering what she's up to.
Watch Jimmy Fallon and will.i.am in the first 'Ew!' music video from 'The Tonight Show'
We've seen Jimmy Fallon dress up as perpetually grossed out teen Sara many times on 'The Tonight Show.' However, with will.i.am in tow, we've never see her quite like this.
Where's the best place in the world to live? Canberra, Australia, apparently
Canberra, Australia might be the best place in the world to live, according to data from a recent Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development report on well-being. Cue the mass exodus to Down Under.
How love evolves in a relationship in two charts
A recent YouGov survey found how people feel about their partner in relationships of varying lengths. Just because you've been in a relationship for a long time doesn't mean you'll have a happily ever after.
Will 'Twin Peaks' return on June 10, 2016?
David Lynch and Mark Frost, the creators of the cult TV show "Twin Peaks," announced on Oct. 6 that the show would be returning to TV on Showtime. But we may have already known this.
The official Cronut recipe is out, and it's pretty complicated
Dominique Ansel, the creator of the cronut, has released the official recipe for the dessert, which sparked the hybrid food craze last year. But be forewarned, tackling this recipe isn't for the faint of heart.
This 'Better Call Saul' music video gives us a sneak peek of the new series
AMC recently released an extended teaser of the 'Breaking Bad' spin-off 'Better Call Saul.' The music video features clips of the new series and the song "Better Call Saul" by Junior Brown.
Your spidey-sense is actually a real thing
A new study shows that humans have a special spider-sense that makes them more aware of spiders. This is great, because you really wanted another excuse to pay attention to these creepy crawlers.
'Inherent Vice' features unreleased Radiohead song 'Spooks'
Paul Thomas Anderson's highly-anticipated new movie 'Inherent Vice' features a new Radiohead song called "Spooks" from the band's 'In Rainbows' era. It sounds just as trippy as the movie looks.
What Facebook's apology actually means: It won't stop experimenting on you
This summer, Facebook came under fire for some experiments it conducted on users. Since then, Facebook announced changes to the way it does research, but that doesn't mean it's going to stop experimenting on users.
#Hairgate is the iPhone 6's latest problem
First there was #Bendgate. Now, iPhone 6 owners are complaining about another inconvenient feature of the new smartphone, its tendency to pull out their hair after making a phone call, which they have deemed #Hairgate.
Is 'Twin Peaks' coming back?
David Lynch and Mark Frost, the creators of "Twin Peaks," tweeted some cryptic messages relating to their beloved cult classic. Does this mean we're finally getting a continuation of the series?
Physicists discover particle that is its own antiparticle
Physicists at Princeton University have observed matter that also acts as its own antimatter. The discovery could eventually lead to computers that use quantum mechanics.
Intel pulls ads from major site due to 'GamerGate' controversy
Intel has pulled advertisements from the game developer website Gamasutra. The move comes after an op-ed on the site caused some controversy among readers in August 2014.
It's October 3rd: How 'Mean Girls' would have looked with today's technology
Oct. 3 has always been National 'Mean Girls' Day since the movie hit theaters in 2004. But if 'Mean Girls' came out today, it would look a lot different.
The world's first rechargeable solar battery runs on light and air
Researchers at The Ohio State University have combined a battery and solar cell into one hybrid device. This solar battery could help curb costs of renewable energy.
IKEA now has furniture you can build in less than 5 minutes
IKEA has just introduced its easiest-to-build furniture yet that can be assembled in less than five minutes. Gone are the days when you spent more time building furniture than enjoying it.
These are the best and worst cities for women who want to get married
Are you a single woman who, no matter how hard you try, can't seem to get a ring on that finger? Here are the cities you should move to and the ones you should avoid.
This new wearable tech device will shock you, literally
Want to exercise more, stop smoking or learn how to knit? Pavlok is a new wristband that will keep you on track and help you change your habits... or else.
11 Netflix hacks that will completely change how you stream movies and TV shows
There is nothing better than binge-watching some movies and TV shows on Netflix. Use these 11 hacks to make your Netflix viewing experience even better.
Fund Tha Police: A Website Looks At How Our Police Are Being Militarized
Fund Tha Police is a searchable database where people can discover how much military funding their county receives. Nate Gagnon, one of the creators of the site discusses how it came to be.
