Articles by Lauren Keating
McDonald's goes high-tech for millennials
Select Southern California McDonald’s locations are testing a “Build Your Burger” program that allows customers to place customized burgers on tablets. McDonald’s servers deliver the open-faced burgers for dine-in customers in hopes of attracting more millenials.
Rosetta spacecraft snaps a selfie from space
Rosetta spacecraft used its CIVA camera to snap a selfie of itself and orbiting comet from space. The image shows the solar wing in detail that shimmers against the dark backdrop of space.
When did mammals evolve? Fossils of an extinct squirrel-like animal reveal the answer
The first full fossilized remains of the extinct mammal called haramiyids suggest that the mammals lived during the time of the dinosaurs, proving that mammals evolved much earlier than previous thought.
Post 9/11: Americans feel less safe now than they did before 2001
According to a new poll, most registered voters feel less safe now than they did before the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. President Obama addressed his military plan regarding the extremists in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday night.
Does salt cause high blood pressure? What you need to know about conflicting studies
Studies in the past have pointed salt as a culprit of high blood pressure, but a new study suggests there is not direct link in the complex relationship. The study comes after CDC warnings that American children are consuming too much salt.
Statistics show majority of American adults are single
Statistics reveal that most of the American adult population is choosing to stay single. The trend suggests that single Americans can greatly influence economics, society and politics.
Archaeologists unearth hidden monuments at Stonehenge
A detailed map reveals Stonehenge secrets, confirming earlier research that suggested that the Stonehenge had 17 other shrines nearby, including a "super henge." Researchers surveyed the land using high-tech tools to uncover the secrets.
Which countries are the most economically optimistic?
A new survey from the Pew Research Center ranks the most economically optimistic and pessimistic countries. The most optimistic countries include those with emerging economies.
Four long-lost Dr. Seuss stories published in new collection
A new collection of short stories written by Dr. Seuss was released for the first time as a book on Tuesday. “Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories” was written back in the 1950s and has been brought to life by Random House.
How long does it take for a virus to spread through an office?
Researchers from the University of Arizona found that viruses spread within hours in the workplace. The new study found the best way to prevent 80 to 99 percent of future germs.
Twitter reveals best and worst airlines
Text analysis startup company Luminoso analyzed tweets from five popular airlines to rank the best and worst. The airlines were ranked based off of five categories including customer service.
Bill Murray names the women he'd choose for ‘Ghostbusters 3’
Bill Murray won’t star in the latest ‘Ghostbuster’ blockbuster, but he offered advice to who should. The next installment of the popular ghost films is rumored to feature a female-centered cast.
Attention humanity: The Selfie Brush has arrived
This new iPhone case combines vanity and functionality to create the perfect selfie. The Selfie Brush will cost your wallet $20, but could cost your pride a lot more.
Olive Garden introduces a 'Never Ending Pasta Pass' for $100
Foodies can purchase a pass at the Olive Garden that will provide all-you-can-eat pasta for the next seven weeks. The promotion includes more than just endless pasta for pass holders and their guests.
Picasso’s ‘Le Tricorne’ was removed from the Four Seasons amid controversy
A popular Picasso tapestry was moved from New York City’s the Four Seasons this Sunday to the New York Historical Society museum. The Picasso has hung on Picasso Alley since the hotel’s opening and is being moved to prevent damage during hotel renovations.
Shopping becomes social with Twitter’s new ‘buy’ button
Twitter is testing a new ‘buy’ button that would allow select users to purchase items right from their timelines. The new feature will offer a seamless shopping experience while you browse through tweets.
Netflix adds shorter content to cater to smartphone users
Netflix will add shorter clips from its library of existing TV shows and movies to make its mobile app user-friendly. The company is adding two to five-minute clips to its queue.
Android or iOS? Which do millennials prefer?
Millennials are one of the age groups that own the most smartphones. Those aged 18 to 24 favor Android over iOS platforms.
Wake up with a stranger with this new alarm clock app
Wakie, a new alarm clock app, allows users to wake-up with the help of a complete stranger. In a stroke of awkwardness, the alarm clock app lets strangers call you up for a personal wake-up call.
FDA cuts the cheese: Bacteria levels are to blame
The Food and Drug Administration allowed several French cheeses makers to continue distribution for cheeses that contain non-toxigenic E.coli.
Does genetics really play a role in intelligence?
Researchers at Michigan State University found that people who have positive mindsets can have more positive brain responses when completing goals. The research proves that success is not just linked to genetic intelligence.
What are the most ‘liked’ football teams?
Facebook compiled a map using its data to show which football is most liked in each state. The color-coded map shows the Broncos and Cowboys as top picks.
NASA time capsule mission sends your tweets to space
NASA is sending a spacecraft to an asteroid to study the formation of space. The mission is also taking tweets and photos from the public to send its own time capsule out to space.
The Economist apologizes for defending slave owners
The Economist withdrew an offensive book review that accused slaves as unreliable sources for the brutally they faced. The review of Edward Baptist's 'The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism' stated that Baptist was biased towards the slaves.
Starbucks has a new plan to appeal to upscale customers and busy commuters
The largest coffee chain is planning to open an express store to cater to busy New Yorkers. Starbucks also plans to expand the coffee experience to including tastings and reserve blends in a new line of stores.
In defense of the mundane: Documenting ordinary moments brings us joy
Documenting even mundane moments can spark joy in the future. A new study from researchers at the Harvard Business School found that looking back on simple memories is enjoyable.
Twitpic is shutting down, and says it's Twitter's fault
Twitpic, a photo-sharing application that allows users to share images and video on Twitter was forced to close its doors after not having enough money to fight off a legal dispute against Twitter.
'Typical' families no longer exist
A new study by a sociologist at the University of Maryland found that the there is no such thing as a typical, nuclear family anymore. Instead, the new norm is a diverse family structure.
These are the U.S.'s most obese states
Six states saw in increase in rates of obesity last year, with most of the top ten obese states located in the south. Mississippi and West Virginia made history with obesity rates of 35.1 percent.
Lack of sleep is shrinking your brain
New research links the shrinking of the brain with our quality of sleep. The researchers found that it isn’t just the lack of sleep, but how well we sleep that affects three lobes of the brain that are associated with reasoning, planning and problem-solving.
