NASA’s Space Salads

NASA astronauts on the International Space Station are taking the idea of farm-to-table to new heights—literally. The team has just harvested their “Outredgeous” red romaine lettuce that’s been growing in space as part of the plant experiment called Veg-01. While the astronauts will consume half of the produce, the other half will be frozen and sent back to Earth for analysis. More than just a …

Inside the World of Vintage Spirit Collectors

Theoretically, spirits that have been bottled and sealed should remain the same no matter how long they sit for. But more and more, people are looking to vintage bottles for a sipping experience unique from even longest barrel-aged whiskey. Light, temperature, humidity and even the vibrations from railroad tracks can add new layers of flavors that differ from bottle to bottle. From people searching for …

Trade Airline Miles for Art with Exchange Works

Normally, Los Angeles-based organization Exchange Works matches artists with potential art buyers looking to purchase works through alternative means—including supplies, electronics, legal and financial services. But after realizing that many artists need to travel in order to exhibit or research, they’ve just launched their latest venture, called “Art for Miles,” which now makes it possible for anyone to trade airlines miles for original works of …