At the University of Arizona, the Giant Magellan Telescope is under construction. Using seven 27-foot-tall mirrors ground to within one-thousandth of an inch, it will be the largest optical telescope in the world once completed. Astronomer Patrick McCarthy describes the what it takes to make the mirrors and what the telescope will be capable of when it's installed at it's permanent home in Chile.
If you do not succeed, try, try again. Even if it takes 20 years. This lesson is brought to you by Terry Gilliam. The Monty Python actor first started making his Don Quixote movie in the late 90s with Johnny Depp as its star. Now eight tries, two decades, and many cast members later, the film is finally seeing the light of day. Loosely based on the novel, the story follows a delusional man who believes he is a knight from the 17th century and has mistaken an ad exec for his squire. Jonathan Pryce and Adam Driver star when it premieres at Cannes in May.
There are pros to living in the city, but there are also a whole bunch of cons. Between pollution, traffic, and crime, the perfect one just doesn't exist. So let's create it. Borrowing all of the great features from the best cities around the world and throwing in a few of their own, Life Noggin builds a marvelous utopia from the ground up. Too bad it's only hypothetical.
Skechers is known for their comfortable, casual shoes, but they also make shoes suitable for the great outdoors. Their lineup of boots and trail shoes are crafted with water-resistant materials and rugged outsoles, with designs that range from slip-resistant, toe-protecting work boots to traction-focused sneakers. No matter the style, they all feature the brand's signature Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole for all-day comfort.
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Duer's performance denim made them famous. In these slim-cut jeans, it comes in their popular, light, ocean wash. The fabric incorporates stretch fibers for added comfort and range of movement, the latter boosted by their signature athletic-inspired gusset. Performance fibers regulate temperature to help keep you cool and dry, and an antimicrobial treatment keeps odors at by between washes. Enjoy 50% starting November 22nd.
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The Danish National Symphony Orchestra does more than traditional classical arrangements. Collaborating with Danish television, the symphony has done several arrangements of famous movie soundtracks. Watch them perform original music from The Godfather, Blade Runner, and more.
Frank Oz is the undisputed puppet master of Hollywood. From Sesame Street and The Muppet Show to The Dark Crystal and Star Wars, Frank Oz is the man behind some of our most loved movies characters — including as a director and voice actor. Mr. Oz sits down with The Star Wars Show to talk about what it was like bring Yoda and other Star Wars characters to life.
Named after its "chick's beak" spout, Alessi's Pulcina espresso coffee maker is more than just a clever name. Its stepped exterior is crafted from aluminum, with a cool-touch PA handle and knob, while inside is a mechanism, developed in collaboration with Illycaffé, that automatically shuts off the spout before the drink gets a bitter aftertaste, allowing you to better enjoy the espresso's aroma and flavor. Available in 1 Cup and 3 Cup Capacities.
Height: 6.5" (1 Cup), 7.9" (3 Cup) / Width: 2.84" (1C), 3.62" (3C)
Built to withstand whatever nature throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made for the outdoors and looks natural in this Loden Green colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. The jogger-like fit is relaxed through the thigh but tapered from the knee down, with gusseted upper inner thighs, triple-stitched seams, and a reinforced seat. The hems are adjustable for versatility and have both a key ring and zippered cargo pockets for safe storage of essentials. Enjoy 50% starting November 22nd.
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You've probably seen acanthus leaves hundreds of times in your life. Whether you ever noticed them or not, they're just about everywhere. The sculpted plants adorn the tops, or tops if you want to get technical, of Corinthian columns. The design dates back to 550 B.C. and has managed to remain an architectural staple for over a millennium.
The controller has been a staple of gaming since the Magnavox Odyssey 100 shipped in 1972. Since then, we've seen paddles, joysticks, an explosion of buttons, trackpads, and controllers with no wires at all. 4096 breaks down the evolution of the game controller, starting with modern-day hardware and going back in time to the 70s.
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