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A celebration of Black rave culture, a bubblegum emo track, jangling folk-rock and more this week

The Feminist Bird Club Breaks Barriers

In 2016, Molly Adams founded the Feminist Bird Club in NYC after finding the birding community full of “sexist or queer-hostile attitudes.” Now with 27 chapters across four countries, the Feminist Bird Club is an organization that makes the hobby more accessible and welcoming for queer individuals, people of color and people with disabilities. While fighting for improved access to traditionally white outdoor spaces, the …

Future Gin

$39

One of the only fully women-owned and -operated gins, Future Gin is made in LA with almost all botanicals sourced from Southern California. With unexpected inclusions like avocado and grape leaves, the smooth and juicy gin is citrusy and earthy. Its bright and silky nature makes it perfect for cocktails or straight sipping.

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Two Astronomers Discuss Technosignatures in The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Macy Huston, a PhD candidate in astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State, and Jason Wright, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the university, have penned a thought-provoking essay on technosignatures—or the signs of alien technology that could lead to discovery. Both work on SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and have addressed everything from radio waves to megastructures developed by advanced civilizations that harness …

Helsinki Plans to Use Seawater to Create Sustainable Heating

Helsinki hopes to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and to do so the Finnish capital is planning on utilizing cold water from deep in the Baltic Sea to heat homes. Partnering with Spanish builder Acciona SA and infrastructure company YIT Oyj, the city’s power company Helen Oy will extract water from the seabed that remains at a constant two degrees Celsius. Then, the water will …

Making Surfing Accessible to Children with Disabilities

Founded by Chris Antao, Gnome Surf is a Little Compton, Rhode Island-based non-profit making surfing accessible to kids with disabilities. Through individualized, inclusive programming for students with ADHD, autism, down syndrome, anxiety and adults who struggle with addiction, Gnome utilizes surf therapy—a method of intervention that combines the peacefulness of nature with physical and mental wellbeing—to empower people who are oftentimes overlooked and left out. …

Physicist Jess Wade Pens 1,750 Wikipedia Pages for Women Scientists

Upon discovering that renowned American climatologist Kim Cobb did not have a Wikipedia page, Jess Wade (British physicist and research fellow at Imperial College London) penned her entry—before continuing on a quest to document other women and minority scientists, as well as engineers. Wade has now written more than 1,750 Wikipedia pages for notable figures. “Wikipedia is a really powerful way to give credit to …

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The search for extraterrestrial intelligence, a feminist bird-watching club, an inclusive surf school and more

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The latest additions to our shoppable directory

Daily Scalp Serum

$49

Made with apple cider vinegar—which has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties—this Daily Scalp Serum from dpHUE aims to remove buildup, as well as clarify, calm and nourish irritated or oily scalps to promote healthier hair. Especially useful in the dry, colder months, the formula contains various other ingredients including peptides and red clover extract to reduce shedding; aloe vera, lavender and fire tulip to soothe; and more.

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Pi Pizza Oven

$425

Modern and compact, the stainless steel Pi Pizza Oven from Solo Stove allows for the easy creation of artisanal, wood-fired pizzas whether you’re a backyard cook or gourmet camper. It’s dual-fuel compatible, meaning that it can use kiln-dried cuts of wood (for a smoky pie) or tap into the convenience of propane flames. Featuring a pizza stone, panoramic opening for easy dough maneuvering and lifetime warranty, …

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Legalize Mushrooms Poster

$50

With 100% of proceeds going to Decriminalize Nature—an initiative focused on making all of nature’s psychoactive plants and fungi legal—this poster by artist James Madison Mitchell was commissioned by Madre mezcal, a brand that wholly supports the cause. Through education, organizing and campaigning, Decriminalize Nature hopes to improve people’s health and wellbeing. The limited edition print (on 100% agave pulp paper) features a colorful, hopeful …

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The Paranormal Reserve Vodka

$199

From the mystical and magical women-owned, New York State-distilled and certified-organic vodka brand Harridan comes a special release with a particularly spooky touch. Paranormal Reserve, limited to 666 bottles, rested for 30 days in Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum in Monroe, CT—alongside the real Annabelle Doll, made famous by The Conjuring film series. The vodka arrives in a wooden case with a Ouija board …

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Mr Twin Sister: Resort

NYC band Mr Twin Sister has released their new EP, Upright And Even, and from it comes energetic track, “Resort.” While they often delve into a melange of avant-pop, electronic, dream-pop, chillwave and more, this new record is decidedly geared for the dance floor. “Upright sounds like nighttime after the shops have closed,” they share in a statement. “‘Resort’ is the centerpiece. It’s about the …

Terry Emm: November Evenings

Hertfordshire-based Terry Emm channels vintage pop in “November Evenings,” a jangling folk-rock release with an Americana inflection. It’s Emm’s second single this year—and finds the singer-songwriter fusing thoughtful, emotion-driven lyricism with escalating lead guitar. “‘November Evenings’ is about that feeling when autumn changes into winter and we’re left reflecting on the year. It’s about jealously and a feeling of wanting more from life, when certain …

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Ferrari Roma Tailor Made, Specially Crafted for COOL HUNTING

A glorious amalgam of Japanese and Italian craftsmanship and style

In 2019 we were invited by Ferrari to participate in their Tailor Made customization program with the encouragement to expand and explore the use of colors, materials and finishes further than the luxury automaker has ever done before. We had just returned from our CH Japan trip, and as we were still inspired by indigo and traditional Japanese crafts we decided to bring some of …

SoJamu Revives a Fading, Ancient Indonesian Drink

Resuscitating a piece of history and endangered plants through rich, herbal drinks

The Bronx Museum Reveals New Accessibility-Focused Design

For their 50th anniversary, the museum's renovation considers its roots

This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Bronx Museum, the only museum in New York City that offers contemporary art free to the public. To celebrate, the institution tapped award-winning architecture and interiors studio Marvel and strategy and design practice Team to refresh the museum’s architectural and digital design in a way that pays homage to its roots as an institution founded by community …

Factory Visit: Barbour, England

For the heritage brand, longevity is the most crucial component behind more sustainable fashion

Babygirl: Always

Babygirl—the Toronto-based outfit made up of Kiki Frances and Cameron Breithaupt—shares a haunting track about heartbreak, called “Always.” Soaked in candid lyrics of longing, soft vocals and quick guitar bursts, the new single is infectious yet melancholic, a quality the duo describes as “bubblegum emo.”

Unknown Mortal Orchestra: I Killed Captain Cook

The demise of James Cook is legendary—especially in Polynesia and Australasia, where the English explorer was responsible for a tremendous amount of colonization. In 1779, Cook and his men attempted to kidnap Kalaniʻōpuʻu—the chief of the island of Hawaii—under the guise of showing him their ship. Thousands of Hawaiian people gathered on the beach at Kealakekua Bay, a fight broke out, and Cook was stabbed …

Commodity’s Fragrance Fitting Kit

A try-before-you-buy approach to fragrances for men and women from the LA-based outfit

Sleekly and simply packaged, Commodity’s collection of handcrafted, small-batch fragrances for men and women offer an opportunity to find one’s signature scent far away from the beauty counter. Adapting a Warby Parker-like model, the LA-based brand’s chief innovation is their Fitting Kits, which provide customers a way to play with a full range of samples before committing. Delineated by gender, their line includes 10 scents …

De La Soul: Smell the Da.I.S.Y. Mixtape

Hot Chip's take on William Onyeabor, Swedish dance-pop, filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's vampire soundtrack and more in our look at the music we tweeted this week

After releasing snippets all month, NYC hip-hop trio De La Soul dropped their entire “Smell the Da.I.S.Y.” mixtape, featuring never-before-heard beats from the late great producer J Dilla considered by many to be the most influential beatmaker of his time. The acronym—which stands for Da Inner Soul of Yancey in reference to Dilla’s birth name James Dewitt Yancey—is immediately infectious. From the first bar to …

Hot Chip: Atomic Bomb (William Onyeabor cover)

Hot Chip's take on William Onyeabor, Swedish dance-pop, filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's vampire soundtrack and more in our look at the music we tweeted this week

The mysterious Nigerian funk musician William Onyeabor—who all but disappeared from music after releasing eight highly influential, if not obscure, albums in the ’70s and ’80s—has amassed quite a talented following. London’s electro-pop outfit Hot Chip released a rendition of “Atomic Bomb” from the upcoming cover and remix compilation WHAT?! – William Onyeabor Remixed (out 19 April 2014 on Luaka Bop in collaboration with Moog) …