Transport

From a never-before-seen jet pack to geodesic shoes, a new exhibit of Marc Newson's designs for mobility

Designer Marc Newson‘s prolific body of work spans everyday objects to total luxury, all executed with the utmost attention to detail, form and function. The latest exhibit dedicated to his output focuses on designs related to mobility and human locomotion, displaying shoes, boats, jets and a new release—a sleek jet pack. Newson explains much of his inspiration comes from an interest in post-war Italian design, …

Lexus LFA

We take an all-new Japanese supercar on one of its first drives

Before this week I had never driven a supercar, but after two laps behind the wheel of the forthcoming 2012 Lexus LFA I’ve discovered a new source for an adrenaline fix. While I can’t compare the LFA to other cars in its class, I can say that the buzz among enthusiasts at the Monticello Motor Club was quite favorable. Drivers seemed impressed and even surprised …

Life Is

Discovery and exploration in BBC Earth's new interactive online experience

Now in their 50th year, BBC Earth revamps their Natural History Unit with Life Is, an interactive site full of images, videos and stories of the world’s most visually-captivating documentaries and discoveries done by the BBC Earth Team. Created by The Brooklyn Brothers and Fantasy Interactive, the online destination features content themed around monthly concepts with, such as September’s “Colourful.” The vibrant collection of videos …