The world's greatest research and development team might be nature. Of course, it does have billions of years of experience. Keeping this in mind, engineers are now turning to the natural world for inspiration and design solutions in a practice called Biomimicry. Experts Maria O'Farrell and Kevin Beck explain how the plants and animals around have influenced some of techs greatest innovations.
There's plenty of ways to make coffee and expensive equipment to get you the best results. But you can never go wrong with the simplistic pour over method. Although it's already one of the cheaper ways to make your morning brew, HomeMadeModern has a clever way to make your own industrial-style dripper with some iron pipe and a 2x6.
Oscar-winning films The Black Swan and Whiplash have two things in common: Artists obsessed with attaining success. For Nina, Natalie Portman's character in The Black Swan, this means getting the role of the White Swan. In Whiplash, Miles Tiller's role as Andrew finds the young student dreaming of joing the studio band at the Schaffer Conservatory. Lessons from the Screenplay examines the lengths these characters are willing to go to secure their dreams.
Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at you.
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.
Fire, explosions, robots, insane speeds, and science — it's all here in Netflix's White Rabbit Project. Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara put some of history's greatest inventions, crimes, and more to the scientific test. From the producers of Mythbusters, White Rabbit Project comes to Netflix December 9, 2016.
Most celebrities don't like reliving their past works. But if Tom Hanks has shown us anything, it's that he's not like most celebrities. He's already been seen performing the Big rap on multiple outlets, and now he's bringing back another one of his beloved characters. While on The Graham Norton Show, Hanks reminds us all why we love him so much when he recites a scene from Forrest Gump.
It's not a new Wes Anderson film but it's the next best thing. The director adds his quirky flair to this ad for H&M that has all the Christmas feels. In true Anderson fashion, the short is full of tracking shots, pastel hues, smooth camera pans, and Adrien Brody.
4.2 seconds. That's exactly how long it took to film the entire video for OK Go's latest single, "The One Moment". The eclectic band takes the combination of math and music to the next level, using slow-motion video to stretch a brief moment into a four minute long music video.
Webroot Total Protection arrives just in time for holiday browsing, offering an all-in-one cybersecurity powerhouse that keeps your digital life locked down while you shop, stream, and stay connected. It combines top-rated antivirus performance with identity monitoring, secure VPN, password protection, parental controls, and unlimited cloud backup across up to 10 devices, giving you peace of mind even if you slip up online. With ever-evolving threats and breaches happening daily, it makes staying protected simple, smart, and stress-free. New customers save 50% during the holidays, making now the moment to upgrade your online security.
Haworth's A Home for Life collection transforms work-from-home setups into zones of comfort and focus. The Soji Office Chair in bouclé pairs intuitive, all-day ergonomic support with a patented concentric-ring lumbar pad that adapts to your body, making long work sessions effortless. Pair it with the Upside Sit-to-Stand Desk, which glides smoothly from 22.6″ to 48.7″ with quiet, reliable electric lifts and customizable paddle controls. With multiple sizes, finishes, and leg styles, the collection brings high-performance design to any space, turning daily routines into workdays you actually look forward to.
In just over two weeks, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will open. This is last trailer before release, and a new-old enemy looks like he might make an appearance: Grand Moff Tarkin, played by Peter Cushing. Although Cushing died in 1994, there are rumors that he was digitally recreated for a role in the film. We'll know for sure when Rogue One finally lands in theaters on December 16, 2016.
Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch's triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights has become one of the most indecipherable and studied paintings in history. Dating from between 1490 to 1510, scholars have tried to interpret the panels, but have largely failed to form a consensus. Studio Smack was chosen to reinterpret the painting, and did so with a stunning animation that puts a modern twist on the classic image.