I, Octopus
June 17th marks the beginning of Science Friday's Cephalopod Week. To kick off the festivities, Frank Grasso of Brooklyn College describes the sensory processes and brain structure of one of the most unique species on the planet.
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The Secret World of Foley
In every movie, there is a hidden world. Fish become modeling clay; skiffs are really boxes; a giant sword being drawn from its scabbard turns into a much smaller kitchen knife. This is the secret world of foley: adding in sound effects in a studio, using common items, while the scene plays on a screen.
All Eyez on Me Trailer
On what would have been his 45th birthday, the first trailer for the Tupac biopic has been released. Demetrius Shipp has an uncanny resemblance to the rap icon as he relives his career up to the fatal drive-by shooting in 1996. The film is lead by music video director Benny Boom and will see portrayals of Notorious B.I.G, Suge Knight, and Afeni Shakur.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching Program
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
Presented by Caliber.
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Greats Manhattan City Runner
In a city where every block is a hustle and every sidewalk a runway, the Greats Manhattan City Runner delivers the kind of effortless versatility New York demands. From the concrete pulse of Brooklyn mornings to power strides across Manhattan skyscrapers, this handcrafted sneaker is more than footwear—it's an urban essential. Its artisanal airbrushed suede nods to old-world Portuguese craftsmanship, while the cushioned sole ensures you move with comfort and confidence through every commute, coffee run, and last-minute meeting. Handcrafted and designed for New York—this is style with soul, grit, and rhythm. Because in a city that never sleeps, your sneakers shouldn't either.
Presented by Greats.
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The Young Pope Trailer
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, the conflicted Lenny Belardo begins his reign as the first American Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Jude Law stars as the fictional Pope Pius XIII in The Young Pope, an eight-episode miniseries coming to HBO.
The Life Of Pitti Peacocks
Pitti Uomo is a four-day menswear trade show in Florence, Italy. With an abundance of photographers in attendance, extravagantly dressed men flock the streets in hopes of attracting their attention with their flashy frocks. Filmmaker Aaron Christian turned the event into his own wildlife special with this humorous mockumentray following the Pitti Peacocks.
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Nike 2025 World Series Collection
The MLB season nears its climax as the chase for the 2025 World Series intensifies under crisp autumn skies. From the outfield seats at Rogers Centre to the sun-soaked stands at Dodger Stadium, the competition burns hotter than ever. To match the energy, Nike's 2025 World Series Collection unites fans with team jerseys, streetwear, shoes, hats, and cold-weather gear fit for October legends. As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. swings for the fences and Shohei Ohtani hunts a back-to-back title, don't just watch the moment—wear it. Get geared up with Nike before this historic season comes to a close.
Presented by Nike.
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MetMo Cube
A feat of precision once reserved for jet engines, the MK3 Steel MetMo Cube is the most over-engineered desk toy you can own. The MK3 refines the formula with upgraded 316 stainless steel, improved pneumatics, and ultra-fine machining tolerances to achieve the most polished design yet. Simply flip the cube and let gravity take over as air escapes at a perfectly controlled rate — transforming physics into a pocket-sized moment of meditative calm.
Presented by MetMo.
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Airplane Black Boxes, Explained
Any time an airliner goes down, the hunt for the black boxes begins. But what do these boxes actually do? Vox takes you through a quick explainer of the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, their history, and how they help investigators learn the cause of a crash.
The Hizzistory of Bizzasketball
Snoop Dogg takes a break from his nature specials to do some basketball commentary. The D-O-Double-G gives us some Hizzistory of Bizzasketball by adding his thoughts to the 1954 NBA finals.
