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Rebecca Greenfield

Rebecca Greenfield

Rebecca Greenfield writes for and produces The Atlantic's National channel.

Celebrity Invention: Andy Warhol's Five-Faced Watch

Celebrity Invention: Andy Warhol's Five-Faced Watch

The founder of the pop art movement dabbled in other artsy industries, even creating a special timepiece… More »

'Modern Family' Weighs in on the Asian Mother Debate

'Modern Family' Weighs in on the Asian Mother Debate

This week's episode adds to the ongoing discussion about Western vs. Asian parenting styles… More »

Celebrity Invention: Paul Winchell's Artificial Heart

Celebrity Invention: Paul Winchell's Artificial Heart

Tired of sharing the spotlight with his two dummies, the ventriloquist went to work designing one of the first ersatz organs… More »

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10 Fitness Apps to Help You Meet Your New Year's Resolutions

10 Fitness Apps to Help You Meet Your New Year's Resolutions

After holiday eating and drinking, many make it a point to spend the new year losing weight. Smartphone apps can help.… More »

Celebrity Invention: Christie Brinkley's Educational Toy

Celebrity Invention: Christie Brinkley's Educational Toy

In an effort to help kids learn the alphabet, the world-class supermodel designed a game using magnetic pieces and colors… More »

Beginner's Guide: What to Do With Your New Video Gaming System

Beginner's Guide: What to Do With Your New Video Gaming System

If you received a new video game console this holiday season, we've assembled the must-have games and accessories… More »

'Metaschool': The Education of the Future?

'Metaschool': The Education of the Future?

In 1992 George May predicted a better American educational system, imagining a new type of school by 2010. Was he right?… More »

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A Look at 2010 Through Food Patents

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Using Twitter With an Outdated Phone

Using Twitter With an Outdated Phone

I'm not quite ready for an upgrade, but my archaic phone is starting to affect my social media presence. How can I stay connected without paying fees to use the Internet on my current device?… More »

Study: Headphones Not Damaging to Teens' Hearing

Study: Headphones Not Damaging to Teens' Hearing

New analysis published today found no change in the prevalence of hearing loss from the early '90s to the mid-2000s… More »

Celebrity Invention: Donatella Versace's Asymmetric Pen

Celebrity Invention: Donatella Versace's Asymmetric Pen

The fashion icon invented a pen that seems to have nothing special going for it except that she's the one who designed it… More »

Picture of the Day: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Blood Vessel

Picture of the Day: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Blood Vessel

Scientists discovered a blood vessel that looks a lot like one of Santa's flying helpers… More »

Celebrity Invention: Steve McQueen's Bucket Seat

Celebrity Invention: Steve McQueen's Bucket Seat

The King of Cool may not have performed all of his own stunts as he liked to boast, but he did have a patent to his name… More »

Yelp: The Next Dating Site

Yelp: The Next Dating Site

Built as a service for reviewing local businesses, Yelp has many of the same components we see in online dating sites -- and users have noticed… More »

10 Handmade Gifts for Your Favorite Electronics

10 Handmade Gifts for Your Favorite Electronics

This holiday season, check out some of the best accessories made by Etsy's sellers for your gizmos and gadgets… More »

Celebrity Invention: Harry Connick Jr.'s Digital Sheet Music

Celebrity Invention: Harry Connick Jr.'s Digital Sheet Music

The man behind one of the most popular Christmas albums of all time invented a method for coordinating music display… More »

Trend Watch: Why Your Facebook Friends Have Cartoon Profile Pictures

Trend Watch: Why Your Facebook Friends Have Cartoon Profile Pictures

The Campaign to End Violence Against Children is raising awareness about child abuse… More »

Celebrity Invention: Steven Spielberg's Audio Editing Device

Celebrity Invention: Steven Spielberg's Audio Editing Device

Perfect for the man (or woman) on the go, the famed director's invention would allow you to annotate a document from anywhere… More »

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