Seattle-based company Planetary Resources plans to expand the Earth's resources by targeting resource-rich asteroids and mining them for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals. Backed by Google's Larry Page, Eric Schmidt and director James Cameron, the company is looking to start prospecting near-Earth asteroids in 2013.
It's the creators of title sequences' job to make sure you're sucked in from the very first second of a TV show or film. PBS Arts: Off Book sits down with the designers behind the sequences of Seven, Blue Valentine, and Mad Men to find out the secret behind their art.
Tinto Amorío's Chaand Sampler brings together four standout natural wines crafted for the modern table. The centerpiece is Chaand, a limited-production red blend of Carignan and Zinfandel from Mendocino made through semi-carbonic maceration with only 250 cases produced. It's joined by three organic bottles: the cherry-forward Jajaja, the golden-hued, skin-contact Bheeyo, and the bright, tropical Monje. Each wine is vegan, low in sulfites, and made with zero added sugar, showcasing clean, minimal-intervention winemaking at its best. Whether you're gifting or hosting, this collection captures the artistry and vibrance of natural wine culture in every pour. Enjoy 15% off orders of $50+ with code UNCRATE15.
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Nike launches the Vomero 18 with a stacked cushioning setup designed for longer miles and everyday training. The silhouette combines ZoomX foam layered above ReactX foam to create a softer ride while maintaining responsiveness underfoot. Additional outsole pods are positioned at high-contact zones to improve agility and smooth out heel-to-toe transitions across pavement, treadmills, and track surfaces. A padded tongue and reinforced upper add structure to the fit, while the retro-inspired colorway pushes the Vomero beyond running and into everyday wear equally built for early morning mileage, coffee stops, and city streets afterward.
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You will never text and drive again, or go to the dentist.
The Nerdist faced off against the Mad Men — plus two anomalous beards — in a game of All Star Celebrity bowling.
Football and tennis collide for Nike in a hybrid battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafa Nadal.
Procter & Gamble celebrates the upcoming Olympics and the moms who keep them in business with this heartfelt ad.
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
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This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
PBS Arts: Off Book captures the style of three different tattoo artists.
French moto trial rider Julien Dupont took his mantra "freeride everywhere" to Rio de Janeiro and shredded the city during his two-wheel challenge.