Why don't we take all that nuclear waste and launch it into the sun? Because rockets have a tendency to explode, and hitting the sun is really hard. The easiest way to get the nearest star involves going all the way to Jupiter first. MinutePhysics explains.
Fan's are hard on their team's players. They're always claiming they could catch better, tackle harder, and run faster. Well this is proof that you can do no such thing. A regular guy compares his sprint to those of Tim Tebow, Jacoby Ford, and Terrence Cody, reminding us why they're professionals and we're not.
The Concorde was a symbol of the future. Cruising at twice the speed of sound, it could cross the Atlantic in three and one half hours. After over thirty years in the sky, it was retired with nothing to replace it. Vox looks at the economics that shut down one of mankind's visions of the future.
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Cut from pure Italian linen and crafted in Northern Italy, Luca Faloni's Bermuda shorts don't chase trends — they define a way of life. Their garment-dyed hues echo Amalfi frescos and Riviera skies, while an internal drawstring and horn button closure deliver comfort without compromise. Whether you're meandering cobbled alleys in search of the perfect sea urchin spaghetti or slipping into sun-drenched silence on a private terrace above Positano, these shorts whisper of leisure with intention. For men who savor nuance, curate color, and choose stillness over spectacle, this is summer — tailored, tasteful, and timeless.
What started as a hobby, is now the world's largest model railroad. Bruce Williams Zaccagnino began his miniature world in the basement of his home, slowly adding bridges and track until it grew into the 52,000-square-foot installation it is today. In this documentary, the man behind the model describes how Northlandz came to be.
It's a long, perilous trip to the Red Planet, not to mention trying to survive once you're there — just ask Matt Damon. Elon Musk's SpaceX company wants to take us there. Here's a few ideas that will help make the trip possible.
Built for those chasing podiums, personal bests, or just peace at pace, Nike's Pegasus Collection is the trusted engine for everyday legends. Whether you're cutting through pre-dawn city loops or gunning for elevation on weekend trails, each shoe in the collection delivers serious propulsion through a trio of tech: ZoomX foam, an Air Zoom unit, and ReactX. The Pegasus Premium brings a new level of responsiveness for runners who measure their life in split seconds. The Pegasus Trail 5 grips and glides through off-road unpredictability, while the Pegasus 41 SP offers everyday performance that refuses to compromise. From streets to switchbacks, take the next step and fly with Pegasus.
Once built for the indoor pitch and later claimed by skaters and streetwear purists, the Nike Gato has always thrived where precision meets style. First launched as the Nike5 Gato Street in 2010, this low-profile silhouette combined premium leather, suede, and embossed detailing with functional grip and XDR rubber — crafted for those who play fast and live faster. Now reborn for the modern city grid, the Gato returns with breezy textile underlays for breathability, a soft foam midsole, and that unmistakable gum sole grip. It's not just a comeback — it's a crossover. This revival is for those who look to the past and gain more traction for the future.
With most directors like Kubrick and Scorsese favoring the color red, it seems the Coen brothers are keen on green. In his latest essay, Jacob T. Swinney explores their use of the grassy hue in their films. By diluting all of the other colors in scenes from No Country for Old Men, The Big Lebowski, and Inside Llewyn Davis, you really get a good idea of how much the directing duo favor the color green.
Before Edward Snowden blew the lid off the NSA, Thomas Drake helped expose a NSA program called Trailblazer. As a former executive at the super-secret spy agency, Drake had first-hand knowledge of their programs. VICE sits down with Drake in an interview about the NSA and what he knew.