Brandon Baker
PhillyVoice
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Can you remove lip fillers?
On the back of Kylie Jenner reportedly removing her lip fillers, Jennifer Perry, a certified nurse injector from 3000BC, a Center City spa and beauty customization lab, explains how removal is possible. → Read More
What is 'HD voice'?
Curious to know what HD voice, or VoLTE, actually is and whether it will make cell phone calls more tolerable, we reached out to Kapil Dandekar, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Drexel University and director of the Drexel Wireless Systems Lab. → Read More
What's up with wearing khakis in the workplace?
While startups of the day might be bailing on the dress pant and khaki as the work uniform, the khaki, in particular, has been a uniform of the 9-to-5 lifestyle for as long as anyone can remember. → Read More
Is turmeric the latest food trend?
Food science and culinary arts expert Jonathan Deutsch teases out what the latest appeal is of turmeric. → Read More
Is facial plastic surgery still popular?
In a culture where trends have moved toward ultra-magical skin cremes with anti-aging properties, or diets loaded with the nutrient and healthy fats that make skin glow, how popular is plastic surgery on the face compared to 20 years ago? → Read More
What are 'battle royale' games?
"Battle royale" games like "Fortnite" have taken over as the latest video game trend. But what is a "battle royale" game? Drexel University's Frank Lee explains. → Read More
How do professional athletes have trouble getting health insurance?
A Temple University associate professor of risk management and insurance explains how health insurance policies tend to be negotiated by professional athletes. → Read More
What's the origin of the high heel?
A Moore College of Art and Design cultural anthropologist explains the origins of the high heel. → Read More
Is Philly really a great city for tourists?
Tourism expert Benjamin Altschuler explains what qualities tourists generally look for when picking a travel destination--and how Philly stacks up. → Read More
Why do people cover their laptop cameras with paper?
Information management professor David Schuff explores the popular act of covering laptop webcams with slips of paper. → Read More
What's the difference between the milk types?
Jefferson nutritionist Cathy Ricker explains the differences between nut milks, cow milks, coconut milk and more. → Read More
How do air plants survive?
Horticulturist Benjamin Snyder explains how air plants survive, and how they got so trendy. → Read More
Q&A: Anderson Cooper talks touring with Andy Cohen and escaping the drama of politics
Host of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" Anderson Cooper talks about his show with Andy Cohen, odd hobbies and whether he keeps in touch with Kathy Griffin. → Read More
What are 'sand mafias?'
Aunshul Rege, a professor of criminal justice and scholar of organized crime at Temple University, explains what a "sand mafia" is--and why sand is a more valuable resource than many realize. → Read More
Who invented eating utensils?
A Delaware Valley University professor explains the modern origins of eating utensils. → Read More
What's the verdict on eggs and cholesterol?
How much protein is in an egg? Is it ever OK to eat a raw egg? How much cholesterol is in an egg? What is the difference between a brown egg and a white egg? What is the nutritional difference between chicken eggs and quail eggs? → Read More
What are the origins of the 'LOVE' design?
Gerald Silk, professor of modern and contemporary art at Temple University, explains the origins of the famous "LOVE" design and statue. → Read More
What's the difference between grape juice and wine?
Dr. Lynn Hoffman describes what distinguishes grape juice from wines. → Read More
What was Philadelphia's first restaurant?
A regional foods expert describes Philadelphia's first restaurant. → Read More
How does politics affect tourism?
A look at international tourism trends on the back of a possible 'Trump slump' → Read More