Best Made Axe

An axe is undoubtedly a simple yet effective machine. Hung on the wall, these objects of beauty represent an exalted status of the owner. When the moment calls for some wood-splitting, or civilization-building, Best Made Co.’s axe inventory simply cannot be topped. Each axe’s head is drop forged from high carbon American steel by fourth-generation axe makers in North Carolina. Each helve is handmade from …

Best Microscope Photos of the Year

Genetically engineered plants, computer-generated children and artistic prosthetics in this week's look at the web

No matter how many microscopic images of everyday things we see, they are always incredible. The 39th annual Nikon Small World contest is no exception. Selected from over 2,000 images from 80 countries, the finalist images are truly spectacular; resembling scenes from science fiction movies that have to be seen to be believed.

Harley Viera-Newton + Diane von Furstenberg

Genetically engineered plants, computer-generated children and artistic prosthetics in this week's look at the web

At the crossroads of music, style and cats, New York-based DJ Harley Viera-Newtown has released a capsule collection with designer Diane von Furstenburg. Its inspiration? Her cat Marmite. There’s a headphone set/play-button combo and a Cat Fetish Clutch purse in the line, all of which adorably reference the DJ’s cat. The clutch’s crystal-studded eyes really do bring out that ocular cat entrancement.