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 HairMax PowerFlex 272 Laser Hair Growth Cap brings at-home laser light therapy into a wearable format designed to support healthier hair growth. Its 272 medical-grade lasers deliver light to the scalp to help reduce inflammation and stimulate cellular energy around the hair follicles, supporting the natural hair growth cycle. The result is a convenient, hands-free approach to promoting hair that looks fuller, denser, and more vibrant.
ZBiotics is pushing the boundaries of probiotics with a new approach to biotechnology, having brought the world's first genetically engineered probiotic to market. Its Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink is designed to break down acetaldehyde, an unwanted byproduct of alcohol metabolism that researchers have linked to how people feel after drinking. Developed by a team of microbiologists creating probiotics for entirely new functions, the formula offers a science-driven approach for people looking to be more intentional about responsible drinking and their social routines.
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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.
Hushd Avera from Good Sleep Co. is designed to make the bedroom a quieter, more comfortable place to sleep, pairing a premium construction with a clean, understated aesthetic. Built with thoughtful materials and engineered for everyday comfort, the Avera takes a straightforward approach to upgrading the sleep setup without unnecessary complexity. It's the kind of bedroom essential that fits easily into a modern space while keeping the focus where it belongs: better nights and more comfortable mornings. Enjoy 15% off with code UNSNORE15.
Bred from Spain's legendary Black Iberian pig and raised on a diet of nuts and grains, Campo Grande's Ibérico Pork earns its title as The Wagyu of Pork. With marbling that rivals Kobe beef and an ultra-low melting point that melts on the tongue like butter, each cut delivers an umami-packed punch that's rich, savory, and almost impossible to believe is pork. With a forgiving nature, Ibérico Pork can be the centerpiece of truly incredible tasting dishes without the need to be a seasoned cook. For a limited time try a starter box of Campo Grande's best-selling cuts starting at just $149, and get an additional 3 free welcome gifts as you indulge in your journey of Campo Grande. Enjoy $70 off your order with code uncrate.
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.