Articles by Laura Rosenfeld
Which country is the most curious about ISIS?
As ISIS continues to make headlines and become a bigger threat to the United States, people are increasingly Googling the Islamic militant group. Which country has had the most Internet searches about the topic?
OkCupid founder's book 'Dataclysm' tells us more about ourselves than we want to know
Christian Rudder, the co-founder and president of the online dating site OkCupid released the new book "Dataclysm" on Sept. 9. What can the mass of personal data we leave online tell us about ourselves?
Today is Internet Slowdown Day. Here's why there's a spotlight on net neutrality again
Some of the biggest websites have joined forces to support net neutrality on Internet Slowdown Day on Sept. 10. Why is the debate over net neutrality heating up again?
With U2's new album launch, Apple makes 2014 feel like '1984'
During its product launch on Sept. 9, Apple revealed U2's new album would be given to every iTunes customer for free. But doesn't this move go against everything Apple believes in?
The 100 most popular books on Facebook
You may have seen some of your Facebook friends participating in a meme where they post the 10 books that have stayed with them. Which books did users name the most?
Disney should make movies about these 'Rejected Princesses'
A recent blog showcases the stories of real women who are "too awesome, awful, or offbeat for kids' movies." That's too bad, because films about these ladies would be pretty cool.
The Ray Rice video inspires women to explain '#WhyIStayed'
The graphic video of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was released on Sept. 8. It inspired many women to share their stories on Twitter of "#WhyIStayed" and "#WhyILeft" when they experienced domestic abuse.
8 awesome Apple commercials in honor of its product launch
Apple's products have changed the world and so have its advertisements. In honor of its product launch event on Sept. 9, where the iPhone 6 is rumored to be revealed, take a look at the company's best commercials.
Watch the 100 most iconic shots in movie history
What are the most iconic film moments of all time? CineFix thinks they've rounded up the most memorable, exhilarating and entertaining moments that have defined movies since the advent of cinema.
Stephen Hawking warns God particle could destroy the universe
Stephen Hawking is concerned that the Higgs boson, also known as the God particle, could become unstable and wipe us all out. The theory is part of the preface to Hawking's new book 'Starmus.'
Who was Jack the Ripper? New book claims to reveal his identity
For more than 125 years, the identity of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper has remained a mystery. Now one amateur sleuth thinks he has solved the case with DNA evidence.
Jonah Hill and Spike Jonze wrote a play for Opening Ceremony's Fashion Week show
Actor Jonah Hill and acclaimed writer-director Spike Jonze wrote a one-act play for Opening Ceremony's New York Fashion Week runway show on Sept. 7. The play was a hilarious look at the fashion world.
'The Sims 4's anti-piracy technique is hard to not notice
The developers behind 'The Sims 4' have implemented an interesting, new bug in the game, which you'll see in pirated versions. The glitch has also been able to easily reveal the pirates.
It's National Grandparents Day, and you probably watch TV differently than your grandparents
New research shows that the TV audience is becoming increasingly old while the Internet is becoming a place for young whippersnappers to watch TV. Why is this happening?
Smartphone app Pulse Point saved an infant's life
Who says smartphones are only good for tweeting and playing Candy Crush Saga? Sometimes, they can be used to do much nobler things like save lives.
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour still uses a flip phone
The chic and powerful editor-in-chief of Vogue is in charge of keeping the world on the cutting edge of fashion. So why is she the only person who still uses a flip phone?
Margaret Atwood's newest work won't be read for 100 years
Margaret Atwood fans, get excited! The award-winning author is creating a new work for the Future Library, but it's going to be a while before anyone will be able to read it.
Where is the best place to put your router? This physicist has figured it out
A physicist decided to determine where in the home is the best place to keep your wireless router. This is going to make watching Netflix so much easier.
How Pantone decided the colors of Spring 2015
Every year, design consulting company Pantone chooses a color of the year. We don't know what the color for 2015 will be yet, but spring's hottest colors have just been announced.
Gisele Bundchen lets the haters have it in new Under Armour spot
Under Armour recently released a new commercial featuring Gisele Bundchen. The supermodel fights back against her haters on Twitter in the inspiring and powerful spot.
The 5 best 'Forrest Gump' parodies in honor of the film's IMAX re-release
In honor of the 20th anniversary of 'Forrest Gump,' the beloved film is getting a re-release in IMAX theaters starting Sept. 5. The movie influenced pop culture so much, it inspired plenty of hilarious parodies.
Garth Brooks gets into the music streaming game with iTunes alternative GhostTunes
Country music superstar Garth Brooks has introduced a new music streaming service that's an alternative to iTunes. GhostTunes, as it is known, will give artists more freedom in selling their music, according to Brooks.
Scientists have sequenced the coffee genome. What does this mean for you?
Scientists have sequenced the coffee genome for robusta coffee, and the findings were recently released in a report in the journal 'Science.' Now that scientists have made this discovery, what can they do with it?
IKEA parodies Apple in new 'Bookbook' catalog commercial
IKEA has just released a commercial for its new catalog. However, it looks and sounds more like an ad for Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 6.
Where do 'geniuses' come from?
The MacArthur Foundation recently released data on where its fellows are born and where they move to by the time they receive the award. How many 'geniuses' are from your state?
How to follow New York Fashion Week online
New York Fashion Week runs from Sept. 4 to Sept. 11 this year, but you don't need to be in the Big Apple to get in on the fun. We've gathered the best live streams, Twitter handles and Instagram accounts to make it easy for you to follow Fashion Week online.
The Sydney Morning Herald used Comic Sans on its front page, and the Internet went crazy
The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia's oldest newspaper, used Comic Sans on the front page of the Sept. 3 issue. Of course, this put the Internet in a frenzy over the use of the much-maligned typeface.
What are people drinking around the world?
Every country has its own drink of choice. Using data from the World Health Organization, this nifty map shows what people are drinking in your nation.
Is Madonna's new single a duet with Apple's Siri?
The legendary pop singer might be working on new music. Could Madonna be sampling Siri's voice from Apple's iPhone in her rumored first single "Unapologetic Bitch"?
'Frozen' will return in new short film in Spring 2015
We're still trying to thaw off from the joy "Frozen" brought to our lives when it premiered last year. But we'll soon be reunited with all of our favorite friends from Arendelle in a forthcoming short.
