Before we shuttle people off to the Red Planet, PBS Digital Studios looks for better options.
A group of sneaker heads try to spot the fakes from the officials.
Kara Pure 2's award-winning tech turns air into alkaline-rich drinking water—no plumbing, installation, or bottle runs required. Power on the sleek, stainless steel device and it quietly produces fresh, mineral-rich water around the clock. Already a 2x TIME "Best Inventions" winner, Kara Water's cutting-edge devices work in any climate and are a favorite at hotspots like the Hilton Conrad Hotel and House of Sound NYC. Kara Pure 2 exemplifies the convergence of sustainability, technology, convenience, and design.
Presented by Kara.
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
Presented by London Sock Co.
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Ten things you probably didn't know about what really keeps you moving.
Researchers are using some of history's most deadly viruses to finally put an end to cancer.
Instagram is fueling a surge in exploring the edge of urban environs.
Born from aerospace inspiration and machined with obsessive precision, the MetMo Piston delivers pocket-sized performance through a silky-smooth aerodynamic bearing and whisper-quiet pneumatic operation. Fitted with a pressure release valve and built for endless spinning, it transforms idle moments into kinetic meditation. Just 150 Pistons are crafted each month due to the meticulous engineering involved. Launch to the moon—this is precision you can feel in the palm of your hand.
Presented by MetMo.
When designer Bruce Kilgore first sketched the AF1 in 1982, he borrowed from Nike's Approach hiking boot—lowering the heel for better movement and creating a basketball icon that's quietly rooted in trail performance. Four decades later, that connection comes full circle. The AF1 GTX Vibram swaps courtside polish for alpine grit, pairing a waterproof GORE-TEX leather upper with a rugged Vibram outsole engineered to grip slick streets like a rock face. It's the AF1 reimagined for rain, sleet, and snow—because not every journey happens indoors.
Presented by Nike.
Here's one final look at Marvel's upcoming Avengers flick before it hits theaters May 1, 2015.