Project Florence Finds a Way to Communicate with Plants

They're surprisingly poetic and moody

“Welcome to my garden… Good morning… The sun will shine into our yard too.” These words haven’t been uttered by the owner of a meditation retreat, but a leafy, green plant. It’s been proven plants can communicate with each other, and Redmond, WA-based Microsoft Research has been developing a way for humans to join the conversation beyond eavesdropping. Six researchers (Helene Steiner, Asta Roseway, Paul …

Shura: Touch (Four Tet Remix)

It’s certainly our lucky day: spoke-singer for confessional heartache Shura announces her debut album, with an internet-age-appropriate title,Nothing’s Real. It includes already released tracks “2Shy,” “White Light” and “Touch”—the latter which got a remix by Four Tet, who speeds it up into a gleaming diamond of a house track, with Shura’s comforting voice shining a light through. Pre-ordering Shura’s limited edition vinyl, releasing July 2016, …

Publish Hers SS16

The Californian clothing brand finally offers their first full womenswear collection

Huntington Beach, CA’s Publish Brand turns six this year and—finally—women get their own, full collection of apparel this spring season. Though their cult jogger pants have been tweaked to flatter the female silhouette, Publish Hers is the first time ladies can peruse pieces to complement their comfy yet sophisticated pants. There are some tempting pieces: potassium stone wash stretch knit joggers, a half-sleeve dress that …