Building a Rocket to Mars
Boeing and NASA are working on the Space Launch System, the most powerful rocket in history. Being built at a facility outside of New Orleans, the Space Launch System is the first step on the road to putting humans on Mars.
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Choose Go
Athletes, actors, and Bill Nye band together for Nike's latest ad. When the Earth comes to a screeching halt and there isn't a Marvel superhero in sight, the regular Joes of the world, along with Kobe Bryant, Kevin Hart, Simone Biles, and The Science Guy, do their best to get it back in motion.
Cinema Under the Influence
What's America's favorite pastime? It isn't sports or movies. So it's only fitting that one of the biggest cultural touchstones in these United States has a storied history in film. Fandor goes over the use of drugs in film, with a special emphasis on the visual effects of drugs on a visual medium.
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Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Premium
Originally released in 1995, the Air Max 95 translated anatomy into footwear, with a midsole inspired by the spine, layered upper panels representing muscle fibers, and laces mimicking the ribs. The Air Max 95 Big Bubble Premium carries that unconventional design into the present with a mix of textile and synthetic leather reinforcing its signature wavy profile. Underfoot, oversized Max Air cushioning pairs with a foam midsole for lightweight comfort, while flex grooves encourage natural movement and a rubber outsole adds everyday durability. Thirty years after turning human anatomy into a running shoe, the Air Max 95 still looks unlike anything else on the pavement.
Presented by Nike.
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Good Sleep Co Hushd Avera Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece
Hushd Avera from Good Sleep Co. is designed to make the bedroom a quieter, more comfortable place to sleep, pairing a premium construction with a clean, understated aesthetic. Built with thoughtful materials and engineered for everyday comfort, the Avera takes a straightforward approach to upgrading the sleep setup without unnecessary complexity. It's the kind of bedroom essential that fits easily into a modern space while keeping the focus where it belongs: better nights and more comfortable mornings. Enjoy 15% off with code UNSNORE15.
Presented by Good Sleep Co.
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Nike SB Nyjah
Nyjah Huston is the top pro skateboarder in the world. No question about it. Nyjah loves what he does, and bleeds for it — literally. He and Nike have come together for the Nyjah, his first signature skate shoe, available everywhere March 1st.
String Theory Explained
Kurzgesagt returns for another vibrant science lesson. In their latest animation, the soothing voice from above takes a stab at explaining String Theory — the idea that tiny strands of energy vibrating in 10 dimensions create every particle in the universe.
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Tom Hanks' Typewriter Talent
We would watch Tom Hanks do just about anything, and this video proves it. In yet another Oscar-worthy performance, the actor and typewriter enthusiast guides us through the process of changing out the ink ribbon on a Hermes 3000.
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Elvis. The name says it all: Music, movies, the first genuine American pop icon. The man that paved the way for the superstars that were to follow. HBO's two-part, three-hour documentary follows the legend from birth to the final recording sessions in 1976 and Elvis' death. Elvis Presley: The Searcher premieres April 14, 2018.
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OKNIFE MK
Streamline your everyday carry from a loose collection of tools and gadgets into a single piece of functional gear. The OKNIFE MK packs everyday utility into an ultra-lightweight, compact profile designed to move easily between daily commutes, quick repairs, and weekends off the grid. Built around a rechargeable, swappable‑battery lighting system, the MK features a three-mode spotlight delivering 15, 100, or 300 lumens alongside auxiliary flood and red-light modes. An S2 tool-steel driver bit handles quick fixes, while a folding 9Cr18MoV steel blade takes care of cutting duties. At just 1.83 ounces, the MK puts light, cutting, and repair tools into a pocket-ready companion that's prepared for whatever the day throws at it.
Presented by OKNIFE.
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London Sock Co. Retro Striped Socks
London Sock Co.'s Retro Stripe Collection draws from vintage athletic wear, bringing the timeless appeal of retro varsity-inspired stripes into everyday rotation. Knitted from a soft organic cotton blend with a comfortable ribbed construction, the mid-calf socks strike the balance between nostalgic sport styling and modern versatility. Their understated design pairs just as naturally with broken-in denim and suede sneakers as it does with loafers, chinos, or weekend shorts. Produced using carbon-free manufacturing and hand-finished for a refined feel, the Retro Stripe Collection is the finishing touch to a great outfit.
Presented by London Sock Co.
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The History Of Dazzle Camouflage
Ships are hard to hide but with the addition of U-boats in WWI, these massive vessels needed a way to dodge incoming torpedoes. That's where artist Norman Wilkinson came in. Taking inspiration from cubist painters, he developed Dazzle Camouflage. The method didn't make ships invisible, but its bizarre patterns and bright colors confused u-boats and therefore misdirecting their fire.
How to Win Best Picture
Getting a film into serious contention for the Best Picture Oscar isn't just a matter of throwing it in a theater and hoping it gets good reviews. Film festivals, release dates, the Academy itself, and a two-phase marketing scheme that has more to do in common with a political campaign than film are necessary. Meaning, making a good movie is a very small part of the battle.
