Scientists have been cloning animals for nearly two decades. Since Dolly the sheep, horses, cows, pigs and even two monkeys have been successfully cloned — but it still isn't an exact science. Life Noggin looks at what would happen if you were to clone yourself and the surprising facts about what might happen to it.
Jim Carrey is returning to the big screen for the first time in almost four years in the crime drama Dark Crimes. Carrey plays an investigator named Tadek, who believes that a famous author's book is actually a confession to an unsolved murder. Out to prove his case, Tadek becomes dangerously obsessed with the author and his sex worker girlfriend. The film also stars Marton Csokas and Charlotte Gainsbourg and is slated for release April 19, 2018.
In 1989 a collection of comics was published called Eightball and comics would never be the same. David Clowes turned the comic-staple superhero into ordinary people with a dry wit that became a cult favorite. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this short doc tells the story of David and his unique perspective on what's possible in comics.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
She has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and four gold medals. To say Serena Williams has dominated the tennis world would be an understatement. But after a wedding and a baby, the sports icon is working on conquering life off of the court. In this five-part documentary series, Williams opens up her personal life to fans, giving a rare glimpse at her relationship with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., as well as her return to tennis. Being Serena will premiere May 2, 2018 on HBO.
In 1961, the Space Race wasn't just between the U.S. and the Soviets. A group of 13 women was on a mission to break into the boys club and pave their own way to the New Frontier. In this documentary, Netflix shines a light on these inspiring pioneers with vintage footage and interviews with the trailblazers themselves. The film is set to premiere April 20, 2018.
In the grey stretches of the suburban early '00s, a college art student is looking for a way bring about some inspiration for his art. He strikes on the idea of a heist — the object of which is the most valuable book in the United States. Recruiting three friends, they start planning for something that will change their lives forever. Based on a true story, American Animals stars Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, and comes to theaters June 1, 2018.
Dan Auerbach didn't bring the mariachi band to NPR's Tiny Desk this time. Instead, he brought the Easy Eye Sound Revue, which includes some of Nashville's best — and relatively unknown — musicians. With a few tracks from his 2017 album Waiting on a Song, Aurebach showcases his musical range behind the Tiny Desk.
Nike launches the Vomero 18 with a stacked cushioning setup designed for longer miles and everyday training. The silhouette combines ZoomX foam layered above ReactX foam to create a softer ride while maintaining responsiveness underfoot. Additional outsole pods are positioned at high-contact zones to improve agility and smooth out heel-to-toe transitions across pavement, treadmills, and track surfaces. A padded tongue and reinforced upper add structure to the fit, while the retro-inspired colorway pushes the Vomero beyond running and into everyday wear equally built for early morning mileage, coffee stops, and city streets afterward.
Tinto Amorío's Chaand Sampler brings together four standout natural wines crafted for the modern table. The centerpiece is Chaand, a limited-production red blend of Carignan and Zinfandel from Mendocino made through semi-carbonic maceration with only 250 cases produced. It's joined by three organic bottles: the cherry-forward Jajaja, the golden-hued, skin-contact Bheeyo, and the bright, tropical Monje. Each wine is vegan, low in sulfites, and made with zero added sugar, showcasing clean, minimal-intervention winemaking at its best. Whether you're gifting or hosting, this collection captures the artistry and vibrance of natural wine culture in every pour. Enjoy 15% off orders of $50+ with code UNCRATE15.
If you've ever seen The Avengers you may have a fascination of Shawarma. Many people do after the superhero team assembled around a table to taste the Levantine specialty after the Battle of New York. Now, you can take that fascination up a notch and make some of your own. In this episode of Binging with Babish, the pop culture chef prepares the post-credit dish and shares his recipe with all of you.
Jaws may have created the special-effects blockbuster, but it was 1968's 2001: A Space Odyssey that took visual effects from a gimmick to reinventing what cinema was capable of. Stanley Kubrick's attention to detail and his skilled crew of effects masters refined and created techniques that would go on to play pivotal roles in films to come — like Star Wars nearly ten years later. Here are four of Space Odyssey's most important contributions to film.