Jennifer Macalady is a microbiologist exploring Italy's water-filled Frasassi Caves. The conditions in these caves might be similar to the conditions that the first life on Earth began — lightless and dark. Macalady hopes that the microbes she's discovering might hold the secrets to the origin of life, without the ability to harvest energy from the sun.
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has gone from crushing skulls on Game of Thrones to crushing chicken sandwiches for KFC. After leaving his hometown in Kentucky to train in Iceland, The Mountain becomes the Double Colonel after pulling 700-ish pounds of crispy poultry.
A bottle opener is one of the simplest tools imaginable — until you let Adam Savage and Laura Kampf design and build one. Laura stopped by Adam's shop to build an excellent bottle opener that both works great and is needlessly complicated. Watch more of Laura's projects on her YouTube channel here.
The Rimini Chocolate Box delivers a curated assortment of handcrafted chocolates designed to feel more like a tasting experience than a standard gift. Available in 9-, 16-, or 25-piece boxes, each collection features a mix of carefully made pieces with layered flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, espresso caramel, and fruit-forward fillings, all wrapped in rich chocolate shells. With a focus on small-batch production and freshness, it's an elevated take on classic confections that leans into quality, balance, and presentation. Enjoy 10% off with code WELCOME10 for first timers.
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.
Along with bizarre visuals and lots of heavy breathing, the first Suspiria teaser also features an original Thom Yorke score. The Radiohead frontman's music sets the mood for Luca Guadagnino's creepy remake of the 1977 film. Starring Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, Jessica Harper and Chloe Grace Moretz, the Amazon Studios release is scheduled for October 26, 2018, in New York and Los Angeles November 2nd.
From boiling rivers to expansive lava fields, Iceland is a geothermal wonderland. Its volcanic landscapes will have even the most seasoned adventure in awe. That's exactly what happened to explorer and geothermal scientist Andres Ruzo when he visited the geysers, glaciers, and volcanoes of the Nordic island.
Stranger Things has an 80s Stephen King-cum-teen horror flick that makes the show stand out in addition to its writing and performances. The show is a love letter to the Duffer brothers childhood, and it had to be perfect. Go behind the camera to see how the cinematography of Stranger Things comes together to give the show its classic look.
On March 18, 1990, two men stole $500 million worth of art in just over 81 minutes — and they still haven't been captured and the art has never been found. So how did the biggest heist in history go down? Real Life Lore tells the tale of an almost impossible robbery that remains unsolved.
Guided by the philosophy of Colin Chapman—"simplify, then add lightness"—Nike strips back the design with the Ava X. The silhouette focuses on weight reduction without sacrificing structure, pairing a textile upper with synthetic leather overlays for durability. Underfoot, a Cushion 3.0 midsole provides responsive cushioning, while a high-abrasion outsole adds grip across varied conditions. The result is a lightweight trainer built with a more streamlined, functional approach.
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.
The Bauhaus movement was characterized by clean lines and minimalist schemes. Its aesthetic has influenced modern architecture as well as other avenues of design. Fashion powerhouses like Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander Wang have used the approach in their collections while icons like David Bowie and Lady Gaga created entire personas from its modernist principals. Although these are a more avant-garde approach, German-native Anne Gorke describes how she uses Bauhaus to inspire her pieces in a more subtle way.
The films of the Coen brothers are, even at their most lighthearted, a struggle between good and evil, filled with characters making decisions that lead up to epic consequences. It's a harsh and unforgiving world, and someone will die — that's a given. Screen Prism looks at 17 things that make the Coen brothers two of the best directors in film.