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.
Adobe Acrobat is making it easier to turn dense PDFs into polished, professional work without the need for design skills. New AI-powered features like Stylize and Generate Report help business professionals transform documents into more engaging formats, from interactive visual reports to podcasts that surface key insights faster. AI Assistant can also help refine and edit content, giving users a faster way to understand, improve, and share the information inside their PDFs. With free access, Acrobat makes it easier to do more with the documents already driving your workday.
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.
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 Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot brings recovery technology into a wearable format designed to keep athletes moving. Combining Hyperice's HyperHeat technology with Normatec dynamic air compression, the high-top boot delivers targeted warmth and rhythmic compression to the feet, ankles, and Achilles, helping prepare muscles for activity and support post-workout recovery. Three heat levels and three compression settings allow for a customized experience, with controls built into the boots or accessible through the Hyperice app via Bluetooth. Designed to be worn while sitting, standing, or walking, the battery-powered system makes it possible to warm up on the go, whether heading to the gym, preparing for competition, or recovering between sessions. With USB-C charging and a TSA-friendly design, the Hyperboot brings a new level of mobility to the warm-up routine.
The hoodie has long been a casual staple, but Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie gives it a more refined identity. Crafted from an ultra-soft brushed cotton blend, the lightweight layer delivers warmth with a smooth hand feel while maintaining a relaxed fit that never looks oversized. Ribbed cuffs and hem, a cleaner silhouette, and an elevated finish make it just as appropriate for travel and weekend dinners as it is for off-duty afternoons. It's the kind of everyday essential that quietly replaces every other hoodie in your rotation, proving that comfort and polish can coexist.
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.