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Purse-sized fragrance sprays are great for vacations or spritzing on a scent before after-work cocktails. The problem is that it can be annoying to decant the stuff yourself or to buy a sample vial every time you run out. Which is why, though a tad eccentric, the Scent Genie ($11), an atomizer that fills itself up without destroying your perfume bottles, seems like a good idea. The brand's Read more
If you have a vanity or even a dresser that's looking a little blah, here are a few fun ways you can spruce it up a bit. A Read more
If you've ever used an atomizer, then you know how much more romantic and glamorous spraying on your perfume feels when you use one. and luckily for the lady of leisure in all of us, the atomizer perfume is coming back in a big way—both the traditional pump version and the purse spray. I've put together some of the prettiest—they're the perfect present for someone who appreciates the good Read more
Don't be fooled by its gorgeous retro design, this Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp is one high-tech audio hub. With a vintage feel and craftsmanship, the preamp is as sleek on the outside as it is on the inside. We've got three reasons you need to hear this high-resolution audio system for yourself: According to the manufacturers, the preamp is the first of its kind to use an atomic ticker in its Read more
The atomic bond between you and science is strong. Test the waters outside the lab and experiment with these home accessories that celebrate science and chemical reactions. Read more
We're experiencing an unseasonably warm and dry Winter here in the Bay Area, which means that I've been spending a lot more time in my backyard than I usually do in January and February. All of this time spent outdoors is leading me to establish a to-do list and a to-get list for Summer backyard entertaining. Top on the list is an outdoor fireplace — preferably this gorgeous Modfire Read more
It was the chemical properties of electromagnetic force that first brought you and your Valentine together. Now that the atomic bond is strong, recall those first chaotic charges with a quirky take on the traditional Feb. 14 bouquet. Present a more understated, but still just as beautiful, flower arrangement in a vintage lab beaker for a love worthy of its own periodic table. Read more
Fragrance is highly personal, and generally, as long as it smells good to you, there's no real "right" or "wrong." However, if you want to get the full experience of your favorite perfume and have it wear as beautifully as possible, there actually is an optimal way to put it on. To find out how, see our tips below. Read more
In a recent episode of the BBC's A Night With the Stars, physicist Brian Cox (similar in reputation to Neil deGrasse Tyson, except British) enlisted the help of actor and geek we love, Simon Pegg, to explain the physics of why atoms are so vast yet empty. Brian leads Simon and physicist Jim Al-Khalili in a giggly demonstration of standing wave principles in relation to the characteristics of Read more
Regardless of what the juice inside smells like, Spadaro's Noche Del Fuego ($155, sample provided by PR) is already a winner for its irresistibly lovely packaging. The heavy glass bottle is fronted with a gilt design that looks straight out of a William Morris print, and the lollipop atomizer sheath recalls the French perfumery of the 19th century. Clearly, someone has been doing their design Read more
