The Doomsday Clock is at its closest to midnight since the detonation of the first hydrogen bomb by the United States. While the threat of a nuclear war has been a distant concern for many of us living today, brushing up on what happens when a nuclear weapon is detonated is never a bad idea. AsapSCIENCE shows you the science of a nuclear blast and how they effect humans.
The Oscar nominees are out, so now it's time to start focusing on what 2017 has to offer — and that's Batman running, Batman building, and Batman saving the city. In this Behind the Bricks look at the upcoming The Lego Batman Movie, we get to hear straight from The Joker, Robin, Alfred, and Bruce Wayne's roommate about what to expect from the upcoming film, which is coming to theaters February 10, 2017.
Red Bull pays tribute to the people that pushed skiing so far that it became its own discipline: freeskiing. A combination of archival footage and today's top freeskiers shows the evolution of the sport over the last 50 years, from outerwear to tricks that have gotten bigger and bigger air. Watch the entire 30-minute documentary at the official Red Bull site.
With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.
The Air Jordan 4 debuted in 1989 in classic colorways like White Cement and Bred. The latest release amps up the retro silhouette with a bold pallet. Its white leather upper is contrasted with vivid sulfur on the floating eye stays, padded collar, and sole details. Anthracite highlights the mesh details, while coconut milk on the heel and toe gives the sneaker a vintage effect. Available in women's sizes, the Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro Vivid Sulfur will drop on April 6, 2024.
Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Lion, Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight. What do all of these films have in common? They're all Best Picture nominees for the 89th Academy Awards. Jacob T. Swinney makes them all feel like winners with this beautiful tribute.
Fingerboarding is the smaller, less extreme little brother to skateboarding. Other than the small chance of stubbing a finger or breaking a nail, the sport is hardly dangerous. But in this short by Sebastian Linda, the filmmaker uses the power of cinema — some slick angles and slow-mo footage — to turn the tiny tricks into a hardcore skate film.
As we reach the mid-way mark of Dry January, many are seeking an alcohol alternative to get you through the rest of the month. Medterra's Delight Social Tonic allows you to relax and unwind without the consequences of traditional booze. Each can is filled with seltzer infused with the ideal balance of CBD and THC, delivering a plant-powered buzz. To complete the guilt-free experience, it's naturally flavored, low in sugar, and just 40 calories.
Over the past 35 years, Golden Krust has grown from a single restaurant in the Bronx to a Caribbean-owned Goliath with over 120 locations in North America. Now they're partnering with Vita Coco on a special deal to celebrate tropical flavors. Through June 30th, guests can add a Vita Coco drink — Juice or Original — to their order for just $1 with the purchase of one of the chain's signature jerk chicken meals. By pairing the refreshingly sweet coconut drink with savory, spicy, and slow-cooked jerk, it's a great summer treat.
The horror — the horror. Apocalypse Now, the surreal Vietnam dystopia by director Francis Ford Coppola, could be coming to a PC near you. Besides the blessing of the director himself, the Kickstarter page lists a roster of gaming industry veterans, all of whom have shipped AAA titles. This pre-alpha tech demo gives you a glimpse of what a journey into Coppola's Heart of Darkness might look like.
Not everything has to end with a galactic rebellion, epic lightsaber duel, and killing your own dad. Sometimes you can just settle the matter with a game of chess. When Luke Skywalker defeats Darth Vader, Darth does what anyone would do if they lost control of the galaxy: Take their Death Star and go home.