Nike’s got a busy year ahead with the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris — but before the ceremonial torch is lit, the mega sportswear brand is introducing another designer collaboration to its esteemed roster, which already includes fashion powerhouses Sacai, Undercover and Jacquemus. On April 18, Nike launched Bode Rec., an apparel and footwear capsule with the celebrated New […]
Scientists Push New Paradigm of Animal Consciousness
Bees play by rolling wooden balls — apparently for fun. The cleaner wrasse fish appears to recognize its own visage in an underwater mirror. Octopuses seem to react to anesthetic drugs and will avoid settings where they likely experienced past pain. As NBC News reports, all three of these scientific discoveries came in the last five years — indications […]
Apple is Making Progress Cleaning up its Company Carbon Footprint
Apple got some good news just in time for Earth Day: the tech giant’s latest sustainability report shows that its greenhouse gas emissions are falling as it pushes suppliers to clean up their operations. As The Verge reports, if you dig deeper, you’ll find that Apple’s gross carbon dioxide emissions dropped from 20.6 million metric tons in 2022 to […]
It’s been 50 Years. How the 1974 Super Tornado Outbreak Changed Forecasting Forever.
50 Years ago, on April 3, 1974, the South and part of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys were devastated by one of the most significant weather events in U.S. history. Infamously known as the 1974 Super Outbreak, which lasted from April 3-4, 1974, the Outbreak was the first on record to produce more than 100 tornadoes […]
Just in time for National Jelly Bean Day, Jelly Belly is Looking for its First Ever Chief JBO
Calling all Jelly Belly enthusiasts! The Jelly Belly Candy Company is excited to announce the search for its first ever Chief Jelly Belly Bean Officer (CJBO). To help celebrate National Jelly Bean Day on April 22nd, the contest is officially open for online entries across the country as Jelly Belly searches for its biggest fan. […]
What to Declutter before Summer Starts
After a long winter and a spring cleaning, a pre-summer declutter can prove incredibly fruitful and is a great thing to add to your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist. After all, the warmer weather always feels like a fresh start, making it a great time to rid your home of things you no longer need, use, […]
Shayne Oliver is Jean Paul Gautier’s Next Guest Designer for the Ready-To-Wear Collection
Jean Paul Gaultier named Shayne Oliver as its next guest designer for ready-to-wear. The Hood By Air co-founder (who left the brand last year) plans to launch the big reveal of the collection on May 6. According to the Business of Fashion, the drop will include about 50 pieces. The range reimagines the Gaultier brand, melding it with Oliver’s streetwear aesthetic. “I didn’t […]
If You Feel Like You Can Never Get Enough Sleep, a New Gallup Poll Says You’re Not Alone
If you’re feeling sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new Gallup Poll. But in the good ol’ U.S. of A., the ethos of grinding and pulling […]
The Delta Game Emulator is now Available for the iPhone on the Apple App Store – For Free
The Delta game emulator is officially available on the Apple App Store — for free. You should be able to find in Apple’s official store in many countries outside of the European Union. If you live in the EU, it should be available in the new third-party AltStore PAL app marketplace that just went live. As The Verge reports, the […]
Kettle Brand GoChuChang Potato Chips? Yes, Please!
Kettle Brand is taking inspiration from Korean cuisine for its newest flavor. As Food & Wine reports, last week the iconic chip brand unveiled Sweet & Spicy Gochujang, a limited-time offering that celebrates the flavor of the Korean condiment. To get the flavor just right, Kettle collaborated with Chef Eric Choi of New York City’s C as […]