Anthropocene

Albanian bunkers, Michel Gondry's novel cars, state-shaped skillets and more in our look at the web this week

Welcome to the human era. An animation by Globaïa shows humanity’s rapid takeover of the planet earth through trade routes. Sparked by new energy sources and the advent of engines, the accelerated growth has led to “the anthropocene, a time when geology is dominated by humanity, not mother nature.”

RIP MCA

Albanian bunkers, Michel Gondry's novel cars, state-shaped skillets and more in our look at the web this week

Adam “MCA” Yauch—founding member of the Beastie Boys—passed away at the age of 47 this Friday following a prolonged bout with cancer. The influential music icon took his group from a garage band in Brooklyn to superstardom alongside Michael “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Adrock” Horovitz. In addition to music, Yauch led charities for Tibetan citizens, 9/11 victims and directed several of the band’s music …

Poo-powered Wi-Fi

Albanian bunkers, Michel Gondry's novel cars, state-shaped skillets and more in our look at the web this week

Mexican Internet company Terra recently launched a publicity campaign that proposes to offer owners free Wi-Fi in exchange for their pooch’s poo. The buzz campaign incentivizes lazy masters to keep the neighborhood clean—adding wireless minutes in exchange for pounds of excrement.