Mt. Everest isn't the most dangerous mountain in the world, but its place as the highest peak and the thousands of people, from professionals to amateurs, who have tried to climb it make it one of the most fascinating. Everest has become so popular that climbing it has become an efficient business, with guides and sherpas making year-round livings taking people to the summit. But like any business, climbing Mt. Everest requires a supply chain — one of the most dangerous logistics cases ever.
Buckle your safety belts, make sure your tray is in the upright and locked position, and the emergency exits are here, here, and here — The Grand Tour is gearing up for its third season on Amazon Prime. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May return to gallivant around the world, make fun of each other, and on occasion, drive the best cars the world has to offer. The Grand Tour returns January 18, 2019.
NASA's InSight touched down on the Red Planet on November 26 with a plethora of instruments that will exponentially increase our understanding of Mars. InSight is the first lander that takes its instruments from itself and places them on the surface — described as the most high-tech version of the arcade claw game you could imagine. NASA streamed the whole event live, along with the first communications from InSight.
Headwear becomes true performance equipment with Melin's HydroLite collection, engineered for daily use rather than seasonal rotation. Lightweight, breathable fabrics combine with moisture and water resistance to handle heat, sweat, and travel without losing structure or shape. Performance features stay hidden within a clean, minimal exterior, delivering durability and shape retention built for long-term, repeat wear across environments.
A bit of old-world care returns to the daily routine with Nathan & Sons' Boar's Hair Toothbrush Kit, a refined grooming set built around quality and simplicity. Each brush uses natural boar bristles to gently condition gums and polish enamel, paired with classic wooden handles that add an understated, heirloom feel. Thoughtfully packaged and travel ready, it turns an everyday habit into a small but intentional ritual.
Wonder Woman duo Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine team back up for a small screen project. The six-episode series follows the story of Fauna Hodel, a young woman given away as a baby. Fauna's search for her birth parents leads her to Hollywood gynecologist and Black Dahlia suspect Dr. George Hill Hodel. I Am the Night will premiere on TNT January 28, 2019.
Charles and Ray Eames have designed a number of iconic pieces of furniture and one of them is their Molded Fiberglass Chair. First produced in 1950, the chair was designed for Herman Miller and is still being produced today. While methods may have changed a bit, this short film The Fiberglass Chairs: Something of How They Get the Way They Are takes a look back at how the legendary seat was made.
In the latest episode of Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj dives into the subculture of streetwear focusing on brand Supreme. Rather than highlighting the diehards who spend hours waiting in in line for their latest drop, he takes aim at their lesser hyped attributes like ripping off artist Barbara Kruger and their connection to the Carlyle Group.
Nissan celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Skyline GT-R with a one-off, heavily customized creation by Italdesign. In a turn from today's mass-produced cars, Italdesign designed and built the extensive body and interior modifications completely by hand. Watch the process as it goes from clay mockup to finished product by the hands of these Italian craftsmen.
Urban Armor Gear's latest lineup of iPad cases treats Apple's tablets like the tools they actually are. Designed for the 2025 iPad Pro, iPad, and iPad Air, the Scout Plus, Plyo LT Folio, and Metropolis SE Folio each balance protection, usability, and restraint without drifting into overbuilt bulk. The Scout Plus keeps things light and rugged with TPU construction, corner impact protection, and a built-in kickstand that makes hands-free work or streaming effortless. Plyo LT Folio strips the idea down to clean lines and smart details, pairing an armor shell with a soft impact core, integrated kickstand, Apple Pencil storage, and subtle customization via interchangeable camera rings. At the top end, the Metropolis SE Folio blends business polish with military-grade drop protection, adding a multi-angle kickstand and refined color options that feel equally at home in meetings or on the move. It's a modular approach to protection that respects how iPads are actually used day to day.
Centerline Athletics' Men's Hybrid Hooded Long Sleeve blends performance and everyday comfort into a single go-to layer. Built with moisture-moving fabric and engineered stretch, it keeps you dry and mobile whether you're warming up, winding down, or anywhere in between. The hood adds a versatile touch for cooler mornings or post-work sweat sessions, while the tailored cut avoids the bulk of typical training tops. It's a straightforward piece that feels at home in the gym, on the court, or under a jacket when the temperature drops, giving you clean lines and functional comfort without complication.
Trash isn't just a problem on the surface of Earth — it also poses a danger for the communications and scientific infrastructure that we rely on in space. 60 years of launching things into orbit have created a huge amount of space junk that can destroy satellites, even at sizes as small as a pea. With the problem of space junk growing exponentially, some novel solutions have been proposed, from nets and harpoons to repelling magnets and lasers.
Due to some recent breakthroughs, Elon Musk has upped the probability that he'll be on a rocket to Mars. The SpaceX CEO told Axios on HBO that there's now a 70% chance he'll reside on the Red Planet one day. He followed it up by shooting down the notion that a move to Mars is just an escape hatch for rich people by revealing the harsh realities that would come with the new zip code.
