Prometheus VFX
Special effects powerhouse MPC breaks down their creation of alien planets, space crafts, and explosive crash scens for Ridley Scott's summer sci-fi Prometheus.
Special effects powerhouse MPC breaks down their creation of alien planets, space crafts, and explosive crash scens for Ridley Scott's summer sci-fi Prometheus.
In this Massey Lectures edition of Minute Physics, Director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Neil Turok enlightens us on Max Planck's discovery of quantum mechanics.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
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Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
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This is how it feels to break the speed of sound as you free fall 120,000 feet above the Earth.
World renowned mixologist Salvatore Calabrese made liquid history when he stirred up the Guiness World Record for the world's most expensive cocktail at The Playboy Club London. The Salvatore's Legacy is made from 1778 Clos de Griffier Vieux Cognac, 1770 Kummel Liqueur, Dubb Orange Curacao circa 1860 and two dashes of 100-year-old Angostura Bitters for a combined age of 730 years and a combined price of £5,500. The next round's on you.
LEGOs reenact Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking 24-mile free fall from the edge of space.
Felix Baumgartner just made a 24-mile free fall from the edge of space, and stuck the landing. What did you do today?
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
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Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
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Red Bull rounds up 180 of the world's best motorcycle riders for the planet's most extreme Hard Enduro Rallye. Sal Masekela hosts three intense days of racing as riders endure over 400 miles of intense terrain, rocky waterways, and hungry brown bears.