NASA’s Perseverance rover, which is currently roaming around Mars, has dropped off the mini helicopter Ingenuity ahead of the four-pound aircraft’s historic first flight. Ingenuity dropped four inches from the belly of Perseverance to the surface of Mars. While four inches might not seem like a very big drop, getting Ingenuity to successfully stick the […]
Before the coronavirus pandemic, homeowners would boast about an in-home sauna, pricey new pavers on the patio, or an enormous flat-screen TV with surround sound installed in the den. We’re still living with the repercussions of COVID-19, which means the hottest new trend in home features isn’t a fancy finish or in-demand appliance. Instead, it’s the Zoom […]
Amazon received Food and Drug Administration authorization for a COVID-19 test made by its subsidiary STS Lab Holdco, and it plans to use it for its onsite coronavirus testing programs. The test is done using a nasal self swab that can be done either under the supervision of a health care provider or as part of an at-home […]
The ravages of time and use can be limited by a durable top or finish coat on your furniture. While the terms varnish, polyurethane, lacquer and shellac are commonly used to reference a final finish in general, these products are not the same, nor is it recommended that they be used interchangeably. Shellac This finish […]
Dr. Staci Tanouye is a board certified OBGYN who writes for In The Know, and she’s here to help debunk a recent and disturbing TikTok trend: users posting videos claiming certain supplements or foods somehow “cancel out” birth control pills, a.k.a oral contraceptive pills (OCP’s). By “cancel out,” they mean negatively interact with birth control […]
Altuzarra is furthering its commitment to sustainability with its Re-Crafted Collection, a capsule made using fabrics from past seasons. The one-of-a-kind pieces are spun from upcycled silk fabrics and then the fabric is cut into strips and woven together. Joseph Altuzarra, the brand’s namesake founder and creative director, began his commitment to sustainability last year when […]
The Verge reports that NZXT’s first AMD motherboard,the N7 B550, is like the Intel versions that preceded it, with a slick design and the option of either a black or white shroud that covers the bulk of the board itself. No doubt NZXT hopes the motherboard’s clean appearance will make it an appealing option for […]
Though it wasn’t the sleek Art Deco-inspired nightclub that Ralph Lauren created to show his black-tie heavy Fall 2019 collection, the designer’s Covid-safe Spring 2021 collection debut was still pretty fabulous. Shot in black-and-white, Ralph Lauren’s 20-minute digital presentation entitled “All or Nothing at All” felt like stepping into an old film, set at its […]
As marijuana laws continue to loosen and evolve across the country, the intersection of cooking with cannabis is becoming increasingly common. And now, one of the most popular cooking competitions on television will put its own indica-and-sativa-laced spin on things when Chopped 420 premieres this spring on Discovery+. Yes, it’s an official spinoff of the Food Network show that […]
With a rise in eco-friendly initiatives across all industries, design experts are now bringing sustainability into the home. New technological advances and innovations make it easier for designers and architects to contribute toward a healthier planet — whether it’s using techniques like carbon sequestration, embracing vegan materials, or creating an eco-friendly landscape with native plants. […]