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.
Salt & Stone occupies the increasingly rare space where performance body care and luxury fragrance genuinely overlap. Founded in Los Angeles by former professional snowboarder Nima Jalali, the brand was born from years spent battling sun, wind, cold, and altitude, resulting in a collection of body-care essentials designed to work as hard as they smell good. Its formulas combine naturally derived actives from the sea and mountains with sophisticated, gender-neutral scent profiles that extend across deodorants, body washes, lotions, oils, creams, and mists, creating a layered ritual rather than a collection of standalone products. Signature fragrances like Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki, and Black Rose & Oud feel more akin to niche perfumery than traditional grooming products, while ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, seaweed extracts, spirulina, and prebiotics keep the focus firmly on skin health. The result is a brand that treats daily body care less like maintenance and more like a sensory ritual built for people who demand equal parts wellness, performance, and scent.
The Air Force 1 has spent more than four decades proving it belongs almost anywhere. Now Nike takes the iconic silhouette back to one of the ideas that helped shape it. Originally inspired in part by the Nike Approach hiking boot, Bruce Kilgore's legendary design returns with a rugged update featuring a durable textile upper and a Vibram outsole built to tackle terrain beyond the pavement. Nike Air cushioning preserves the everyday comfort that made the AF1 a cultural icon, while the trail-ready sole adds dependable traction for mountain hikes, weekend escapes, and everything in between. It is a fitting evolution for Nike's best-selling sneaker, reminding us that the Air Force 1 has always been built to explore beyond the court.
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.
Fresh flowers rarely last as long as the occasion they celebrate. Lasting Brilliance offers a more permanent alternative with real blooms preserved to maintain their color, softness, and shape for up to three years, all without water or maintenance. Each arrangement is designed to function as home decor rather than a fleeting centerpiece, bringing lasting color to coffee tables, kitchens, entryways, and guest rooms. The collection is especially well suited for summer entertaining, whether as a thoughtful hostess or housewarming gift, a post-weekend thank-you, or an effortless seasonal refresh. Founded by a new mom looking for an alternative to constantly replacing wilted bouquets, the women-owned brand transforms fresh flowers into enduring arrangements that arrive ready to display and continue making an impression long after the gathering ends. Enjoy 15% off with code JULYFIRST.
Not every sneaker has to chase the next big innovation. Sometimes the right choice is the one you reach for every morning. Nike's V5 RNR leans into the layered aesthetics of early-2000s running shoes while prioritizing everyday comfort over race-day performance. A breathable mesh upper paired with synthetic leather overlays deliver a technical look, accented by metallic details and a signature 3D Swoosh. Underfoot, a chunky yet lightweight foam midsole and plush collar cushioning keep long days comfortable, while a rubber outsole with Y2K-inspired grooves provides dependable traction. Designed for daily wear while retaining athletic performance, the V5 RNR proves that retro design still belongs in the everyday rotation.
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.