The Doomsday Clock is at its closest to midnight since the detonation of the first hydrogen bomb by the United States. While the threat of a nuclear war has been a distant concern for many of us living today, brushing up on what happens when a nuclear weapon is detonated is never a bad idea. AsapSCIENCE shows you the science of a nuclear blast and how they effect humans.
The Oscar nominees are out, so now it's time to start focusing on what 2017 has to offer — and that's Batman running, Batman building, and Batman saving the city. In this Behind the Bricks look at the upcoming The Lego Batman Movie, we get to hear straight from The Joker, Robin, Alfred, and Bruce Wayne's roommate about what to expect from the upcoming film, which is coming to theaters February 10, 2017.
Red Bull pays tribute to the people that pushed skiing so far that it became its own discipline: freeskiing. A combination of archival footage and today's top freeskiers shows the evolution of the sport over the last 50 years, from outerwear to tricks that have gotten bigger and bigger air. Watch the entire 30-minute documentary at the official Red Bull site.
Selling an e-bike usually means dealing with flaky buyers, lowball offers, and awkward meetups. Upway replaces that entire process with a streamlined online alternative built specifically for pre-owned electric bikes. Sellers fill out a quick two-minute form, receive a guaranteed offer within 48 hours, then ship the bike using a box and prepaid label provided by Upway or schedule a home pickup. Once the bike arrives at the company's refurbishment hub, payment is issued via bank transfer, Venmo, or PayPal. The result is a faster, more predictable way to sell your ride while giving the bike a second life through professional refurbishment.
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.
Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Lion, Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight. What do all of these films have in common? They're all Best Picture nominees for the 89th Academy Awards. Jacob T. Swinney makes them all feel like winners with this beautiful tribute.
Fingerboarding is the smaller, less extreme little brother to skateboarding. Other than the small chance of stubbing a finger or breaking a nail, the sport is hardly dangerous. But in this short by Sebastian Linda, the filmmaker uses the power of cinema — some slick angles and slow-mo footage — to turn the tiny tricks into a hardcore skate film.
The horror — the horror. Apocalypse Now, the surreal Vietnam dystopia by director Francis Ford Coppola, could be coming to a PC near you. Besides the blessing of the director himself, the Kickstarter page lists a roster of gaming industry veterans, all of whom have shipped AAA titles. This pre-alpha tech demo gives you a glimpse of what a journey into Coppola's Heart of Darkness might look like.
Not everything has to end with a galactic rebellion, epic lightsaber duel, and killing your own dad. Sometimes you can just settle the matter with a game of chess. When Luke Skywalker defeats Darth Vader, Darth does what anyone would do if they lost control of the galaxy: Take their Death Star and go home.
The ETENWOLF Vortex S6 is a dual-cylinder powerhouse built to tackle everything from pickup and RV tires to bikes and inflatables. It pumps a 31-inch pickup tire from 30 to 35 PSI in just a minute, thanks to 1.5 CFM airflow, while the integrated air bleeder valve lets off-roaders instantly deflate and reinflate for traction on sand, mud, or rocks. Designed for nonstop performance, its active cooling system handles heavy-duty trucks without overheating, and the massive 19,200 mAh battery inflates up to 18 F‑150 tires per charge with 45 W PD fast charging for rapid recharge. Add precision digital pressure readouts, specialized RV/pickup modes, on-board accessory storage, and a 10-year lifespan built into precision-engineered cylinders, and the S6 earns its keep for serious vehicle owners.
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.
Let the games begin. This blockbuster alliance has Marvel and Final Fantasy creator Square Enix joining forces to create a series of games based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. First in the lineup will be a game based on The Avengers, with teasers hinting that Iron Man and Captain America will make an appearance. Be prepared to wait, as nothing looks to be coming from the two studios until at least 2018.
This is it: the last season of the best show on TV you probably haven't watched. Kevin and the rest of the residents of Mapleton, NY are looking for signs of the end of purgatory on earth, and closure is definitely near. HBO's The Leftovers wraps up its third season on April 16, 2017.