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Want to study the raw power of lightning? According to Engineer Grey Leyh you build tools to control it, and that is just what he did. At Maker Faire Bay Area last fall, he walked through two incredible projects that turned extreme physics into reality. First, he resurrected a plasma cannon.Starting with an old, powerful device from the iconic Survival Research Labs, Greg rebuilt it with modern parts. Explaining how storing and releasing energy in a microsecond burst—called pulse power—creates bolts carrying tens of thousands of amps. The result? Stable plasma channels…

During the holidays, I could spend all day curled up on the sofa, watching Young Sheldon re-runs with the boys. But, over the years, I’ve found that the secret to enjoying big family gatherings is to take breaks by heading out for a walk, ideally while listening to a funny podcast. Today, in partnership with lululemon, five women share how they move their bodies during the holidays… Christine Han, photographerCatch-up walks: Hiking with my mom and sister is the best part of every visit! We leave the men and kids at home and go out for as long as we…

A couple years ago, we wrote about coupons for kids — think: “Dad works out with you (push ups, sprints, etc.),” and “Mom takes you out for hot chocolate” — and since then, along with readers, we’ve come up with a few more ideas… * Choose the dinner menu one night* Stay up late to play Codenames with mom* Dad helps you build a fort in your bed, then you sleep in it* Go to the store and pick out the sugary-est cereal for breakfast tomorrow (Heads up from CoJ reader Sarah: “When we got home with our Trix, Cocoa…

Substack has grown immensely over the past year — and so has the creativity, expression, thoughtfulness, and learning happening on the platform. It feels like a respite from our ad-filled social media platforms and cluttered inboxes (and if you don’t have the app, might we recommend?!). “Substack has grown immensely over the past year — and so has the creativity, expression, thoughtfulness, and learning happening on the platform.” The Good Trade even launched our own Substack this year; we’ve loved extending our community to a space where we can connect with readers in a new way and share The Weekend…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you’re doing more sweeping, spot-cleaning, and holiday mess control this month, the Shark VacMop is worth a look (especially now). This popular cordless cleaner combines vacuuming and mopping in a single step, making it ideal for hard floors in busy kitchens, entryways, and dining areas. For Amazon’s December sales, the Shark VacMop is 38% off, making it one of the better quick-cleaning deals this season. Amazon is also offering some of the lowest prices this season on plenty of other…

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I’m a person who loves to send the invite, set a beautiful table, and light the candles—so it’s safe to say I know a thing or two about what makes a great host gift. And since I’ve received (and given) my fair share over the years, I thought it was time to round up the ultimate list of things I’d be thrilled to unwrap this season. Consider this my personal wishlist for anyone who loves to gather. These are the thoughtful, design-forward…

As someone who has been writing about financial independence and escaping corporate America since 2009, I’ve developed several rules that serve as the backbone for achieving FIRE and staying free. They are simple, but not easy. Ignoring any one of them can set you back years. Below are the first two rules as a reminder, followed by the third rule that many people overlook until it’s too late. If you do not follow the third rule, you will have no way out when you’ve finally had enough. Lucky for you, you’re reading this post so you won’t look back on…

As food editors, we live with one of the most delightful dilemmas imaginable: too many good things. Every day brings some new object of desire across our desks—small-batch pantry staples, hand-thrown ceramics, even the occasional piece of food-themed jewelry. (A tomato pendant necklace? Don’t tempt us.) Some of these discoveries spark momentary infatuation; others turn into full-blown, can’t-live-without obsessions.Take the tortilla press that has transformed senior editor Alex Testere into a one-man taco factory, or the placemats assistant editor Ryan McCarthy swears have restored peace to his weeknight cleanup routine. These are the items we reach for again and again,…

There’s no doubt the most powerful travel tool on a trip is your phone. I wish we had these when I first started traveling since it would’ve taken a lot of the fear away. My buddy and tech expert Rich DeMuro recently did a segment on KTLA (embedded below) that’s very helpful for anyone traveling abroad. I do most of these things when I travel international so it’s second nature to me. But Rich is very good at explaining it in layman terms. Before you head abroad try these simple phone tips to make your trip smoother and more affordable.…

The holiday season is a Sharknado of party planning, travel coordinating, and dinner menu development, so it’s fully understandable if you chose to forgo the Black Friday sales rush for this year’s gift shopping. Were I in your shoes, I, too, would have tucked into some leftover pumpkin pie and taken my granny to the new Zootopia movie instead of feverishly price-comparing consumer electronics and novelty socks. That being said, the next-best ideal time to order gifts is now(ish), and if you’re worried about whether or not your posh Parisian glassware will make it to your far-flung giftee in time,…