The Leidenfrost effect
Feeding our fascination with viewing things in super-slow motion, this is what it looks like when liquid hits a surface hotter than its boiling point at 3000 frames-per-second.
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Google Science Fair
Google has partnered with CERN, Lego, National Geographic and Scientific American to bring us the world's first online global science competition. We hate to be the bearer of bad news but the Google Science Fair is only for students 13-18. Maybe next time.
The Frontier Is Everywhere
One huge NASA fan is outraged by their sucky media and made this video in his frustration. But this is just the beginning. He literally has a Word document entitled NASAideas.doc full of ideas waiting to share.
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Skechers Basketball Collection
Skechers is making a serious push onto the hardwood with a basketball collection built around the demands of modern play. Headlined by the same models worn by OG Anunoby, the lineup balances speed, control, and explosiveness across two distinct silhouettes. The low-top SKX Nexus is engineered for quick cuts and all-around stability, delivering the comfort and responsiveness needed for players who thrive in transition. For those who rely on lift and grip, the SKX Reign focuses on aggressive traction and support designed to keep movements sharp on both ends of the floor. Together, the collection reflects a performance-first approach that mirrors Anunoby's own game: versatile, powerful, and always under control.
Presented by Skechers
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Nike Zoom Vomero 5
The modern sneaker rotation demands versatility. One day starts with a flight across the country, the next with a coffee stop across town. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 thrives in both worlds, combining the technical complexity of an early-2000s running shoe with the understated versatility of an everyday staple. Layered mesh, synthetic suede, and plastic accents create a distinctive honeycomb-like look, while Zoom Air cushioning and a foam midsole provide comfort for long days on your feet. Originally built for performance, the Vomero 5 has become one of Nike's most adaptable silhouettes equally comfortable navigating airport terminals, city streets, and everything in between.
Presented by Nike.
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The Sartorialist
The Sartorialist, Scott Schumann, takes us behind the blog into his visual life, where he captures the images that entice his 70,000 readers a day.
Vivian Maier
Mary Poppins to the kids she watched but a Henri Cartier-Bresson in her free time, Vivian Maier could be one of the greatest street photographers we almost didn't know.
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Miniature Whistler
Whistler gets the tiny treatment with this tilt-shift video, turning one of the biggest ski areas in the world into a living, breathing snow globe.
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Nike Gato LV8
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup turns North America into the center of the football universe, Nike revisits a silhouette rooted in the culture that surrounds soccer. Originally designed for indoor play, the Gato LV8 transitions from the futsal court to everyday wear with a denim upper that brings a relaxed, lived-in character to the classic profile. A low-cut silhouette, foam midsole, and gum rubber outsole retain the comfort and traction that made the original a favorite among players, while its understated design fits naturally into modern wardrobes. Whether heading to a watch party, the stadium, or the neighborhood pub before or after the final whistle, the Gato LV8 carries the spirit of the game beyond the pitch and into life.
Presented by Nike.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
Presented by Dreame.
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The Brick Thief
A Lego short film that finally explains the mystery behind all of your missing Legos.
Boardwalk Empire VFX
The special effects before-and-after shots from the first season of HBO's prohibition series, Boardwalk Empire.
