The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci
Adults History PhilosophyWhat is the best life we can live? How can we cope with whatever the universe throws at us and keep thriving nonetheless? The ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism explains that while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Massimo Pigliucci describes the philosophy of Stoicism.
What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi
Adults History Human ScienceAncient skeletons can tell us a great deal about the past, including the age, gender and even the social status of its former owner. But how can we know all of these details simply by examining some old, soil-caked bones? Farnaz Khatibi examines a fascinating branch of science known as biological anthropology.
THE EMOJI MOVIE Trailer 1 - 3 (2017)
Adults Art Creativity FilmThe Emoji Movie Trailer 1 + 2 + 3 (2017) | Watch the official trailer & clip compilation for "The Emoji Movie: Express Yourself", an animation movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis, T.J. Miller & Marlon Brando, arriving July 28, 2017 !
Binging with Babish: Tampopo Ramen
Adults Creativity FoodTampopo is a genre-bender ahead of its time, affectionately referred to as a "ramen western". Like spaghetti western. But Japanese. Hence the ramen. It's a play on words, you don't get it. This 1985 foodie flight of fancy features a 'ramen master', who artfully studies and mindfully consumes his bowl of steaming noodles and broth.
How to make 'cloud eggs' - Instagram's newest obsession
Adults Food Internet Culture Social MediaInstagram has changed the way we think about food. Food trends like Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino have people lining up to get the newest, prettiest food products, just for that photo opportunity. If you're looking for your next Instagram food post, look no further than the newest trend, "cloud eggs." Here's how to make them.
Turning Wood Into A Bowl
Adults Art Creativity DesignThe Netherlands-based artist Thomas Anton Geurts has created a tumbling bowl from walnut, cherry, and hard maple. The three materials contrast with each other perfectly, allowing Geurts to create a trippy looking 3D arrangement. Article
Painting Self-Portrait In Front Of The Mirror
Adults Art Creativity"Around 3 hours of trial-and-error for a loose but recognizable result." Article
Meet NASA's new class of astronauts
Adults Science TechnologyMore than 18,300 candidates applied to be astronauts in NASA's latest class-smashing the record of 8,000 applicants in 1978-and only 12 got the job. Here's who made the cut.
Binging with Babish: Chocolate Cake from Matilda
Adults Creativity FoodMatilda, Danny DeVito's thunderous directorial follow-up to Hoffa (1992), features an inexplicably tempting chocolate cake, despite its open admission of containing bodily fluids. Sit down and consume this entire confection today alongside Dan Pashman of The Sporkful.
Jumping Water Droplets Could Be the Future of Cooling Computers
Adults Software Engineering TechnologyEngineers have created a new water-based cooling system that could put an end to electronics crashing and overheating.
The ferocious predatory dinosaurs of Cretaceous Sahara - Nizar Ibrahim
Adults Animals History WorldIn Cretaceous times (around 100 million years ago), North Africa was home to a huge river system and a bizarre menagerie of giant prehistoric predators -- including the Spinosaurus, a dinosaur even more fearsome than the Tyrannosaurus rex. Nizar Ibrahim uses paleontological and geological data to reconstruct this "River of Giants" in surprising detail.