Film Meets Art 2
The canvas, the photograph, and the screen are three of the most closely linked art forms. In the second installment of Film Meets Art, even more scenes from the silver screen are juxtaposed with their still counterparts.
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The Second Brain
We've often heard of mind control, but what about gut control? The truth is, we don't actually have another brain hiding out in our bodies helping us make decisions, but our gut can influence the decisions we make. As AsapSCIENCE explains, sneaky microbes in our stomach produce both dopamine and serotonin, manipulating our cravings for their own benefit. So maybe you shouldn't always go with your gut.
The Adventures of Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones superfan Patrick Schoenmaker has finished his masterpiece: an epic, animated opening for The Adventures of Indiana Jones. Five years in the making, this title sequence follows Indy through the adventure of a lifetime. We want to see this in production, now.
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Lumina Laser Hair Growth Device
HairMax's LaserBand 272 brings clinical hair-growth technology into a form factor designed for convenience, combining 272 medical-grade lasers with a flexible, hands-free design that treats the entire scalp in as little as 90 seconds per session. Using low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote healthier, denser-looking hair, the device offers a non-invasive approach for men and women seeking to address thinning without adding another complicated step to the routine. The patented band design parts the hair automatically to maximize laser delivery, while its cordless operation keeps the process refreshingly simple. More than a grooming gadget, the LaserBand 272 represents a high-tech approach to hair restoration that prioritizes speed and ease alongside proven light-based therapy.
Presented by Hairmax.
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Nike Vapor Pro 3
Nike's Vapor Pro 3 delivers the bounce and explosiveness needed to maximize support in any hard-court scenario. Springy Air Zoom cushioning and a new rubber compound make the shoe the lightest Vapor yet, while the same midsole foam and outsole tread from the Vapor 2 continue to secure your footing for sharper cuts during side-to-side rallies and quick scrambles at the net. Structurally refined with a deeper flex notch for improved flexibility and responsiveness, the Vapor Pro 3 is ready from the opening serve to wherever life takes you long after the final point.
Presented by Nike.
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World's Greatest Drag Race 2016
12 high-performance cars, one desert airstrip, and enough tire smoke to ruin the lungs of an entire town — it's the sixth installment of Motor Trend's World's Greatest Drag Race. With a few returning heavyweights and the second coming of the Acura NSX, this wasa one of the best races ever, with a surprise first-place finisher.
Reversal Revisited
Every time you watch a movie, you watch it forwards. This supercut takes a massive montage of movie scenes and plays them all in reverse, giving a surreal look at the opposite side of film we're used to seeing.
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F1 Pole Position Lap Wheel Adjustments
Imagine driving over 200 MPH around a tight, twisting road in a land rocket and typing on a laptop — that's a pretty close approximation of piloting an Formula One car. Not only are they the fastest cars on the planet, but the steering wheel is cover in buttons that adjust every aspect of the car: brake balance, fuel mixture, engine mapping, and more. This video annotates all the button presses by Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg on a pole position lap at the 2016 Baku City Circuit.
The Origin of Dogs
Dogs have been man's best friends since the dawn of time, or have they? Originating from the gray wolf, humans began domesticating the wild predators as pets thousands of years ago in western Eurasia. But new studies are showing that the wolves were not only domesticated once, but twice before they became the companions we know and love, explored in this animation by Ed Yong.
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reMarkable Paper Pure
As back-to-school season approaches, the reMarkable Paper Pure offers a smarter way to keep notes, assignments, and ideas organized without the distractions of a traditional tablet. Its 10.3-inch black-and-white Canvas display and textured writing surface recreate the feel of pen on paper, while near-instant digital ink makes lectures, study sessions, and brainstorming feel natural. Lightweight enough to carry between classes and capable of lasting up to three weeks on a charge, it also syncs with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and popular calendar platforms, with handwriting search, text conversion, and AI-powered summaries helping students spend less time organizing notes and more time learning.
Presented by reMarkable.
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Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie
The hoodie has long been a casual staple, but Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie gives it a more refined identity. Crafted from an ultra-soft brushed cotton blend, the lightweight layer delivers warmth with a smooth hand feel while maintaining a relaxed fit that never looks oversized. Ribbed cuffs and hem, a cleaner silhouette, and an elevated finish make it just as appropriate for travel and weekend dinners as it is for off-duty afternoons. It's the kind of everyday essential that quietly replaces every other hoodie in your rotation, proving that comfort and polish can coexist.
Presented by Collars & Co.
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Building A Boeing 737
If you've gotten on a commercial flight, more than likely it was on a Boeing 737. The 140-foot twinjet airliner rules the airways with more than 9,000 produced since their introduction in 1967. In order to get so many into the friendly skies, the company pumps out a completed 737 from their Renton Production Facility at an astonishing pace — just nine days.
How McDonald's Chicken McNuggets are Made
You've had those little golden nuggets of all-white meat. You've also seen the rather terrifying "pink slime" video, which is supposedly the origin of the untold millions of chicken nuggets McDonald's sells. How It's Made takes you into the Tyson factory in Tennessee for the true scoop on where those bits of crispy chicken goodness really come from.
