Articles by Laura Rosenfeld
Google has to reinforce its underwater cables because of sharks
Google has to reinforce its underwater data cables with a Kevlar-like coating because sharks bite them, among other reasons. The fiber-optic cables carry an Internet connection around the world.
7 songs that defined youth culture through the decades
A recent Slate article discussed why we love music from our teenage years so much. To inspire your own nostalgia, here are the songs that defined youth culture from the 1950s to today.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a feminist and thinks you should be one too
Joseph Gordon-Levitt said he is a feminist and isn't aware of other young stars "coming out against the label" in an interview with The Daily Beast. Gordon-Levitt also said feminism is beneficial to everyone.
'Downton Abbey' fans bid to eat and sleep at the real-life castle
Fans of the British costume drama "Downton Abbey" bid to take part in a variety of activities at the real-life estate, Highclere Castle. The money will support charities for veterans and victims of war.
'Power Rangers' will 'go-go' to a theater near you in Summer 2016
Lionsgate announced that the 'Power Rangers' reboot will be released July 22, 2016. Members of the creative team behind "X-Men: First Class" and the "Transformers" movies have already signed on for "Power Rangers."
Taylor Swift gets her geek on with Jimmy Fallon
Taylor Swift guest starred on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"'s latest installment of "Ew!" The pop star and style icon was barely recognizable dressed up as a geeky teen.
Netflix announces upcoming stand-up comedy specials
Netflix announced a whole slew of stand-up comedy specials streaming exclusively on the service starting in late August. The specials will feature the comedy of Bill Cosby, Chelsea Peretti and Jim Jefferies, among others.
How computer hackers are influencing the Ferguson protests
The protests in Ferguson, Mo. have gained a lot of support online from the hacker group Anonymous and trending hashtags on Twitter. The shooting of Michael Brown by police on Aug. 9 inspired the protests.
Michael Cera surprises everyone and drops an album
Michael Cera, the actor famous for his roles in "Arrested Development," "Juno" and "Superbad," released his first album. The 18-song album is full of folky, lo-fi music.
Map shows where in the U.S. people use 'uh' versus 'um'
A map shows where in the U.S. people use "uh" versus "um." The results show that the midland states prefer "um" while "uh" is most popular on the coasts.
The ALS ice bucket challenge: Why people are dumping water on their heads
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken over the Internet. Everyone from your friends to your favorite celebrities have participated in the challenge dedicated to raising money and awareness for the disease.
'Veronica Mars' cast will return for new web series
Fresh off of the return of "Veronica Mars" with a movie in March 2014, the cast will reunite for a new web series. The spin-off series will revolve around the character Dick Casablancas.
Jimmy Fallon spoofs Netflix's 'House of Cards' on 'The Tonight Show'
Jimmy Fallon parodies Netflix's Emmy-nominated drama "House of Cards." In "House of Cue Cards," Fallon plays a hilarious version of the show's protagonist Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey in the series.
6 things we learned from Edward Snowden's 'Wired' cover story
Edward Snowden is on the cover of 'Wired' magazine's September 2014 issue, which hits newsstands Aug. 26. Here are the six most intriguing parts of Snowden's interview with reporter James Bamford.
What are the most torrented movies and TV shows in the U.S.?
Ever wondered which movies, TV shows and games get torrented the most? Real estate website Movoto has found the answer to that question, in addition to the states doing the most torrenting.
The Smithsonian crowdsources for help with digitization project
The Smithsonian launched a new digitization project on Aug. 12 called The Smithsonian Transcription Center. Volunteers can help transcribe thousands of digitized documents in its archives.
How many Twitter bots are there? The world may never know
Twitter raised some eyebrows over recent reports that suggested that as many as 23 million of its active users could be automated. However, it may not be so easy to determine the number of Twitter bots.
Watch Robin Williams' greatest performances on Netflix
Robin Williams passed away on Monday, Aug. 11. Celebrate the life of this iconic actor and comedian by watching some of his best performances in movies on Netflix.
Aquarium names otter after Benedict Cumberbatch and the Internet rejoices
The Tennessee Aquarium has named one of its new otters "Benedict" after actor Benedict Cumberbatch. The actor inspired the meme "Otters Who Look Like Benedict Cumberbatch" for his resemblance to the animal.
Watch 40 celebrities audition for your favorite movies and TV shows
A supercut of 40 auditions from your favorite movies and TV shows has gained popularity on Reddit. Some of the auditions featured are from "Sherlock," "Anchorman," and "Star Wars."
'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams watches 'Saved by the Bell' for the first time
Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark on the HBO series "Game of Thrones" watched "Saved by the Bell" for the first time as part of the "Teens React" YouTube series. Her reaction is hilarious.
Were the 'Teen Choice Awards' rigged?
The "Teen Choice Awards" lets fans across the country vote for their favorite music, movie, TV and Internet stars. However, nominees voiced their frustrations on Twitter about the voting being potentially "rigged."
Antivirus pioneer John McAfee wants to 'start a revolution'
John McAfee, the controversial antivirus software pioneer, surprised audiences by appearing at Def Con on Friday, Aug. 8. During his appearance to unveil a new website, McAfee also told the audience not to use smartphones.
Paul McCartney collaborates on score for upcoming video game 'Destiny'
Paul McCartney has collaborated on the score for the forthcoming video game from Bungie and Activision, "Destiny." The game is due out in stores Sept. 9.
Happy 'Shark Week!' Here are the 17 most famous sharks in pop culture
"Shark Week" kicks off Sunday, Aug. 10 on Discovery Channel. To get ready, here are the 17 funniest, scariest and downright weirdest sharks in pop culture history.
The Lonely Island and Judd Apatow team up for new movie
The Lonely Island will take their comedic musical stylings, made famous in digital shorts on "Saturday Night Live," to the big screen in their own movie. Judd Apatow is set to produce.
Do you hate the word 'Millennial'? Then this Chrome Extension is perfect for you
The Chrome Extension 'Millennials Begone!' replaces the word 'Millennial' on a webpage with the phrase 'pesky whipper-snapper.' This is quite possibly the greatest thing to happen to the Internet.
'Deadpool' writer wants to 'break the Internet' with movie's Twitter campaign
Rhett Reese, the writer of the upcoming "Deadpool" movie reached out to his Twitter followers to help get the movie to theaters. Reese previously leaked a photo of Ryan Reynolds testing for the title character.
The rights to Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles' book series fly to Universal
Universal Pictures has bought the rights to Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles' book series. The move is part of the plan to reboot the studio's famous monster movie genre.
Watch the cast of Broadway's 'The Lion King' surprise subway riders
The cast of Broadway's " The Lion King" surprised New York City subway riders with an impromptu rendition of "Circle of Life." Unfortunately, they did not wear their costumes.
