The most prolific killer on Earth is the bacteriophage — a virus that does nothing but kills bacteria by the trillions, every day. Right now, you're covered in them, but fortunately, they can't infect humans. With bacteria becoming more resistant to antibiotics, the bacteriophage might be the best weapon we have in the fight against infection.
More electricity produced by solar panels sounds like it's a win-win proposition. But with the current structure of our power grid, solar energy actually causes a problem. Called the "duck curve," demand for energy dips when solar energy production is at its highest, potentially causing damage to the grid. Which means some solar panels are shut off at their peak production, causing energy to be wasted. Find out the details in this explanation from Vox.
Boston Dynamics continues to hasten the end of human usefulness with their latest demo of the SpotMini robot. After being driven through the test area to build a map, the SpotMini then navigates the course on its own — indoors, outdoors, and up and down steps. Boston Dynamics other robot, the bipedal Atlas, was also spotted outside for a jog and jumping over obstacles. Watch Atlas in action here.
Over the years, Keanu Reeves has gone from surfer dude/teen idol to legitimate actor and star. In the former part of his life, around 1993, he posed for writer/photographer Stephen Hamel for an interview in i-D's Sound Issue. Far Afield's button-down is based on the shirt Reeves wears in some of the photos. It has a more nuanced blue and gold combination and smaller print to better capture the weird mix of grandma's wallpaper/beach vibes. Otherwise it's much the same, and is made from 100% cotton with mother of pearl buttons.
On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.
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After a stream of legalization all over the country, marijuana is becoming a big business for many and these nuns want a piece of the action. They call themselves the Sisters of the Valley and after years of abuse, these women have come together to use their plants for the greater good. Directed by Rob Ryan, this documentary explores the world of cannabis farming and the hardships that go along with it. The film will debut at Cannes and is expected for release later this year.
Simone Giertz isn't a professional engineer — or even that good of one. Her mechanical monstrosities are largely failures — and that's important. In this TED talk, Simone explains why building useless things is important and the creativity of failing.
Harris Tweed is best known for its use in clothing, and according to an act of Parliament, must be "Handwoven by the (Scottish) islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides." Turns out it's also a great material for a golf shoe bag. Paired with a bottom crafted from oil-tanned leather sourced from Siedel Leathers in Milwaukee, WI, and finished in the USA, it's a bag worthy of the glorious game.
Toys made for her often vibrate. The male anatomy only vibrates as much as we can move our body. The Trojan Dual Pleasure Vibrating Ring splits the difference. It's made with a soft-touch ring that helps extend the sessions for him, connected to a ribbed vibrating to stimulate her. Crafted from soft-touch silicone, it's water-resistant to survive wet play, offers eight different intensities for personalized pleasure, and is USB rechargeable so it's good for multiple sessions, no matter how long they last.
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When it was announced that the Transportation Safety Administration had failed to find weapons in 95% of airport tests, the news was shocking. But while the results look bad, there hasn't been a terrorist attack involving airplanes in the US since 9/11. A solution might be the controversial practices of Israel's Ben Gurion airport, probably the most secure airport in the world.
Nearly any sport can be played at night — but surfing isn't usually one of them. Father and son Roy and Sean Johnson are changing that with Roy's latest surfboard design. Starting with busted boards Roy finds on the beach, he rebuilds them with LEDs that let him and Sean hit the waves after dark.
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