In a report recently published in the journal, Scientific Reports, British scientists have discovered what makes people stink. Turns out, we can all blame our B.O. on an enzyme that hides in specific bacteria that colonize the human armpit. “Solving the structure of this ‘BO enzyme’ has allowed us to pinpoint the molecular step inside […]
Smell is often called humans’ most powerful sense, and good (and bad) smells tell us a lot about the world: what we should eat, even whom we should kiss. When it comes to our homes, if a space smells fresh, that’s a great sign. If the smell is bad? We feel uneasy. But the secret […]
Happy Birthday, Julia Child! It’s been over one hundred years since Child’s birth on August 15th, and yet her humor, passion and expertise still influence the food world today. Many sites, schools and foodies are holding special virtual cooking events this week to honor the “Master” of French Cooking. To make your own tribute at […]
Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm has returned to streaming, this time on YouTube. His first stream went live on Friday, August 7th, at 3pm EDT. As reported by The Verge, the controversial streamer was permanently banned from Twitch in late June, for reasons that are still unknown. Though he’d signed an exclusive deal with Twitch back […]
Rihanna is on the cover of not one, not two, but 26 September issues from across the globe this year — thanks to Harper’s Bazaar. The 32-year-old performer, beauty and fashion mogul and style icon appears on every single one of the title’s international editions for September 2020, photographed by Gray Sorrenti and creative directed by Jen […]
Patients recovering from COVID-19 may be susceptible to losing their hair, USA Today reported last week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doesn’t list hair loss as a consequence of COVID-19, but more than 27% of 1,100 people who responded to a Survivor Corps Facebook poll said they lost hair. Dr. Michele Green, […]
Microsoft is now rebuking Apple over its stringent developer restrictions and its stance on cloud gaming apps, which the iPhone maker does not allow on the App Store for apparent “violations” of its guidelines. A statement attributed to a Microsoft spokesperson said, “Apple stands alone as the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from […]
Megan Thee Stallion, 25, was announced on August 6th as the new global brand ambassador for makeup powerhouse Revlon. In her new role for the iconic beauty brand, Megan reassures all her “hotties” that she has “some hot things coming soon.” The first look at the new campaign, which features a beauty look completely done […]
For those looking to keep their weekend projects to a minimum, building a fire pit is a quick way to add flare to your backyard. The three options that require the least amount of time to complete include: utilizing an antique or salvaged fire pit; buy a freestanding fire pit; or simply building one. Predesigned fire […]
For most people, wearing a face mask is a harmless inconvenience, but wearing the coverings may cause skin problems for some, one dermatologist explains. The term most used to describe the condition is mask-acne, or “maskne.” Dermatologist Dr. Allison Truong, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles, said that she is seeing many patients with […]