Google’s been under intense pressure to alter its results after it was found a week ago to be listing a Holocaust-denial site first for a search on “Did the Holocaust happen.” Now, that’s finally changing. The change is primarily a result of Google altering its algorithm. In a statement it gave …
Read More »LeBron James makes NBA history again
Scoring 27 points in the Cavaliers’ 114-84 win over the Miami Heat, James surpassed NBA legend Elvin Hayes for ninth on the all-time scoring list. This was the second time this season that James has moved up the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Amazingly, James could keep climbing higher on the …
Read More »NASA’s Cassini Orbiter Makes Its First ‘Ring-Grazing’ Dive
On Dec. 4, 2016 at 8:09 a.m. EST (5:09 a.m. PST), NASA’s Cassini spacecraft made its first close dive past the outer edges of Saturn’s rings. This graphic shows the closest approaches of Cassini’s final two orbital phases. Ring-grazing orbits are shown in gray (at left); Grand Finale orbits are …
Read More »DNA Day 2016: Get tested, learn more about what makes you unique
On April 25, 1953, Nature first published the research spearheaded by James Watson and Francis Crick on the molecular structure of DNA. 63 years later, DNA analysis and manipulation play major roles in nearly every aspect of our lives. From genetically-tailored weight loss to precision pest control to data-driven genealogy, …
Read More »Researchers discover a virus that makes the toxin from black widow spider venom
Biotechnologists have discovered some horrifying new consequences of lateral gene transfer: a virus that started making the toxin from black widow spider venom, all by itself. This might be the single combination humanity needed least. No matter what the permutation, viruses plus black widows add up to a whole lot …
Read More »Elf On The Shelf Eyeliner Makes An Appearance For The Holidays
Photo: phunky_town on Instagram While candy cane eyeliner is certainly helping to usher in the holiday season, it seems like Christmas makeup trends are becoming increasingly quirky this year. If eye makeup reminiscent of peppermint candy isn’t quite to your liking, the look of elf on the shelf eyeliner just may …
Read More »Revue makes email newsletters personal again
A few months ago I decided I wanted to start an email newsletter where I’d share links to everything I’ve written each week, reports from events I’d attended or had spoken at and other commentary and thoughts. However, when I researched the current state of email newsletter tools I found …
Read More »Colour Bleed Hair Makes A Vibrant Explosion This Autumn
Photo: acappellasalon on Instagram While colour bleeding may be a popular artistic technique in graphic design, this strategy has also made its way over to the world of hair colour. As the latest variation on brightly coloured locks, colour bleed hair involves a type of balayage. In other words, the hair dye …
Read More »Tiger Eye Hair Colour Makes A Fierce Splash For Fall 2016
Photo: fashionhr on Instagram If you want to channel your inner femme fatale this season, tiger eye hair colour just may flatter your locks for autumn. With its dark, enriched shades of golden brown, this hair colour draws its inspiration from the alluring gemstone. For anyone who wants to embrace jewel …
Read More »Phoenix Hair Makes A Fiery Splash This Season
Photo: guy_tang on Instagram While it’s certainly one thing to rock blue or violet tresses, sporting flame-hued locks may be a more suitable choice for many beauty lovers. If you want to channel the beauty of the fiery phoenix, try taking your beauty cues from this mythical bird. Staying true to …
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