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 James Brand updates its compact Elko knife with refinements based on previous models. The design features a smaller profile, improved grip pattern, and a more ergonomic shape for better control. A 1.6-inch blade made from Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel provides a rigid, corrosion-resistant edge suited for everyday tasks. Focused on portability and straightforward utility The James Brand designed the Elko for keychain carry and EDC loadouts. Whether it's your primary tool or a backup, its size and form transitions easily from outdoor use to daily carry.
The Monterey Overshirt from Collars & Co leans into the kind of effortless layering piece that works year-round without overthinking it. Cut from a lightweight cotton-linen blend with a touch of stretch, it delivers breathable comfort with just enough structure to hold its shape, striking a balance between relaxed and refined. Details like patch pockets, working buttons, and a clean pointed collar keep things classic, while the unlined construction makes it easy to throw over a tee or polo as temperatures shift. Machine washable and designed for a true-to-size fit, it's a straightforward staple that slots easily into a daily rotation without feeling like an afterthought.
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.
Pocket tools rarely feel this considered. The MetMo Titanium Pocket Driver takes a design dating back to 1871 and refines it into a compact, modern ratchet built from Grade 5 titanium for serious strength without the weight. Sized for everyday carry but capable of high torque, it pairs durability with corrosion resistance that shrugs off the elements. A quick-release handle keeps bit changes fast and intuitive, while the precision-machined construction gives every turn a deliberate, mechanical feel. It is less a throw-in-your-drawer tool and more a pocket-sized piece of engineering that earns its place in your daily kit.
Spring and summer style just got simpler with Men's Wearhouse, the one-stop shop for weddings, milestones, and weekend getaways. Breathable suiting, four-way stretch dress shirts, and casual essentials like polos, jeans, and linen pieces make it easy to look sharp from work to play. Performance fabrics meet versatile design, letting you move, celebrate, and travel without sacrificing style. Add seasonal deals and full outfit solutions for grooms, groomsmen, and everyday wear, and it's effortless head-to-toe confidence all season long.
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.