A French Designer’s Icon for Peace

In the wake of the tragic and brutal attacks on Paris, people across the world are flooding social media with outcries both condemning the attacks and showing support for those affected. One image, captioned “Peace for Paris,” especially stands out. It’s been shared over 100,000 times on Instagram and has become an international beacon of hope for those seeking solace. Created by illustrator Jean Jullien, …

Images Selected by NASA to Explain Earth to Aliens

Over 35 years ago, NASA launched Voyager 1 into space, which would later become the first human-made object to exit the solar system. In case it ever fell into the hands (or tentacles) of aliens, NASA scientists loaded the space probe with a copper phonograph LP called the “Golden Record” to explain life on Earth. Embedded in the record lies a trove of 116 images—depicting …

Red Bull’s Wild “Kaleidoscope” Video

BMX rider Kriss Kyle’s ability to execute complex and creative tricks is enough to garner the attention of any BMX fan but, when combined with Red Bull’s masterful visual storytelling, even the least action sports-inclined will be hooked. In a hypnotizing new video, called “Kaleidoscope,” Kyle maneuvers between, above and around moving platforms, bouncing from one ramp to another in what looks like another dimension. …