Articles by Robin Burks
Walmart Raises Wages To At Least $9 Per Hour For All Employees
After years of criticism about low wages and inadequate benefits for employees, retail giant Walmart announced today that as of April, all employees will earn at least $9 per hour.
'Destiny' Fan Builds Gjallarhorn Weapon With Legos
You won't find this Destiny Gjallarhorn weapon in stores, but if you have a little know-how and are good with Legos, you could make your own, like Lego creators Zazinombies did.
'Doctor Who' Comic Will Feature Three-Doctor Crossover Story
Titan Comics announced today that a new 'Doctor Who' story featuring the 10th, 11th and 12th incarnations of The Doctor will arrive later this fall, all penned by Paul Cornell.
Kentucky Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Queen Elsa
Police in Harlan, Kentucky have jokingly issued an arrest warrant for Queen Elsa, from Disney's hit film 'Frozen,' after icy weather and bitter cold hit the state earlier this week.
She's Back: Missy Returns To 'Doctor Who'
Actress Michelle Gomez confirms in a video clip her return as Missy in upcoming 'Doctor Who' episodes "The Magician's Apprentice" and "The Witch's Familiar." That's right, the gender-swapped Master returns.
'Game Of Thrones' Season 4 Deleted Scenes Released Online
Although we still have to wait until April for the next season of HBO's 'Game of Thrones,' the cable network recently released two deleted scenes online from the series' fourth season.
Check Out The Awesome Cosplay From Gallifrey One, North America's Largest Doctor Who Convention
North America's largest 'Doctor Who' convention, Gallifrey One, brings out some of the world's best Who-related cosplay. Here are just a few of our favorite costumes from this year's con.
Can A Computer Correctly Identify Emotion Represented By An Image?
Artificial intelligence researchers at the University of Rochester are working on teaching computers how to better identify and label sentiments and emotions represented by certain photos posted to social media.
Our DNA Tells Us When We're Going To Die
Researchers at Brigham Young University recently uncovered how DNA can tell us how long we will live, as well as if we're at risk for certain diseases, such as emphysema.
Scientists Determine That Life Exists Deep Beneath Earth's Surface
New research by Yale University suggests that microbes exist at least 12 miles below the Earth's surface, perhaps changing what we know about life and how we'll find it on other planets.
Stinky Sulfurous Air Created South Africa's Gold
South Africa's Witwatersrand contains some of the highest concentrations of gold in the world. Where exactly did that gold come from? A scientist at ETH Zurich recently figured it out.
The Universe's Oldest Stars Are Younger Than We Thought
Maps of the Universe's cosmic microwave background obtained via data from the ESA's Planck satellite revealed a startling discovery: the oldest stars in our Universe aren't as old as we thought they were.
Scientists Devise Method Of Using Baking Soda To Capture Carbon, Remove Greenhouse Gases
A team of researchers at Harvard University recently devised a new, safer and less costly technique for removing greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere by power plants fueled by coal and natural gas.
Learn How Operation Supply Drop Is Changing The Military Care Package
Operation Supply Drop is changing the contents of care packages for military personnel overseas. The organization's founder Stephen Machuga and CEO Glenn Banton told us how: by giving out video games and consoles.
Review: 'Dying Light' Serves Up A Different Kind Of Zombie Adventure
Although 'Dying Light' is more about running from zombies than killing them, the game still serves up a good, and sometimes even emotional, horror survival adventure.
New Study Suggests That Art, Nature And Spirituality Make Us Healthier
A recent study done at Berkeley University shows that inspirational activities that involve art, nature and spirituality that inspire positive emotions in us has a direct link with the body's anti-inflammatory abilities.
Scientists Figure Out How The Brain Ignores Distractions
New research at Brown University shows exactly how the brain ignores distraction. Researchers hope that one day that their work could assist doctors in helping patients learn to ignore, and even suppress pain.
Robot Scientist 'Eve' Could Make Drug Discovery Faster And More Efficient
A new robot scientist with AI called "Eve," could lessen the cost and time needed for the discovery of new drugs for diseases such as malaria and African sleeping sickness.
Exclusive Interview: 'Helix' Composer Reinhold Heil
Syfy series 'Helix' is known for its interesting musical choices that highlight the horror and bizarre quality of each episode. The man behind that music, composer Reinhold Heil, talks about his process in this interview.
Gorilla Grodd Comes To 'The Flash,' But Who Is He?
This week's episode of 'The Flash' gave us our first good sneak peek at Gorilla Grodd. But exactly who is this hairy villain and how will he play into events on the TV series?
The First Official Doctor Who Lego Set Arrives Later This Year
The BBC and Lego strike a deal to create and sell the first 'Doctor Who' Lego set sometime later this year. This news comes after a Lego design contest entry featuring the popular BBC show.
'Once Upon A Time' Spoilers: The Wicked Witch Is Back
When 'Once Upon A Time' returns this spring, several familiar faces from previous seasons are turning up, including Zelena, the Wicked Witch, as portrayed by Rebecca Mader. What else is in store for Storybrooke?
MIT Develops Mathematical Theory To Explain How Wrinkles Form
A new mathematical model developed by a team of researchers at MIT can predict exactly how wrinkle patterns take form on curved surfaces and shapes, including fingerprints, raisins and brains.
Researchers Link Smoke From Fires To Tornado Intensity
For the first time, researchers at the University of Iowa have linked smoke from fires to the intensity of tornadoes as smoke increases wind shear and lowers the base of clouds.
FAA Takes First Step For Regulating Businesses On The Moon
With companies beginning projects that will have them doing business on the moon, the FAA has taken its first steps towards regulating those businesses and encouraging future commercial lunar development.
Forget Valentine's Day, February Is Harley Quinn Month
DC Comics has officially declared that February is Harley Quinn month, and with that comes a new special issue comic, along with variant covers for other DC titles featuring the character.
Amazon Prime February 2015: Find Out What's New This Month
Amazon Prime continues to add to its television and movie streaming offerings and in February, a few exclusives are coming to the service, including the second seasons of 'Orphan Black' and 'Hannibal.'
Galaxies That Lose Their Gas Faster Also Die Faster
Scientists recently discovered that galaxies that eject their gas quickly often die faster than their peer galaxies. It's possible that a supermassive black hole plays a part in why that happens.
9-Year-Old 'Lord Of The Rings' Fan Suspended For Threatening To Use The One Ring On Classmate
A Kermit, Texas school recently suspended a 9-year-old boy for threatening to use the "One Ring" from 'The Hobbit' books and movies to make a classmate disappear. The school called it a terrorist threat.
'Nuclear Pasta' Could Affect How Fast Neutron Stars Spin
'Nuclear pasta,' a term scientists use for describing a certain type of matter inside the crust of a neutron star, could affect the neutron star, including how fast it spins.
