Why is it always a helium leak? It seems whenever there’s a scrubbed launch or a narrowly averted disaster, space exploration just can’t get past the problems of helium plumbing. We’ve had a bunch of helium problems lately, most famously with the leaks in Starliner’s thruster system that have prevented astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni […]
Straight to the Point The Material reBowl is an attractive, sustainably made mixing bowl that’s good for more than just whisking up batter. It’s a favorite among Serious Eats staffers who’ve owned it for years. There aren’t too many things in my kitchen I’d say I love. Sure, a great compost bin is helpful, but […]
BRISTOL, England — Donald Rodney saw the world through metaphor. He suffered from sickle cell anemia throughout his life, meaning he endured pain, a difficult treatment schedule, and reduced mobility. Rather than shying away from these elements, he drew upon them as metaphors for the societal ills of racism, inequality, and colonialism in his art. […]
pisaphotography / Shutterstock.com In Florida, condo owners are now facing two ugly realities: Soaring homeowners association fees and falling property values. Condo fees are skyrocketing in the Sunshine State, making it more difficult for owners to meet their monthly obligations. In four cities, fees were up more than 10% year over year as of July, […]
Besides “What should I make for dinner?” the question I get the most when people find out about my job as a cookbook author is “How do you come up with your recipes?” It’s a mysterious process that I don’t fully understand myself, but here’s a story that explains the most important part, at least […]
Throughout my house, I’m always changing out switch plates to either 1) blend them into the rest of the room or 2) elevate them to reflect other accents in the room. One way to do that is with paintable switch plates. For instance, if your switch plates are on a baseboard where you don’t want […]
Treena Marie Veal, the visionary designer behind The Treena Marie Collection (TMC), is set to showcase her flagship brand at The Bomb Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week. This marks the first time in over a decade that Treena is presenting a complete collection specifically for TMC. While she has created custom designs for […]
Politics / August 27, 2024 Flailing against a new Democratic ticket, the former president is reverting to the same strategy he used against the only electoral opponent he’s ever defeated. Ad Policy Hillary Clinton walks off stage as Donald Trump looks on during the third presidential debate of 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Drew Angerer […]
United Airlines is looking to make every flyer a “main character,” according to its TikTok bio. But United has become a main character itself – at least on social media. The airline has embraced a creator mentality to craft content its customers find relatable and appealing. In doing so, it has amassed an audience of […]
Becoming the “King of Late Night,” an NBC mascot just as much as the colorful peacock itself? That kind of fame was on the trajectory for Jimmy Fallon. He may not have intended it when he started working for Saturday Night Live in 1998, but it’s a path that makes sense. Writing children’s books and […]
