Your guitar may depend on elephant poop. Here’s why

The destinies of ebony trees, a critically endangered mammal, Cameroonian communities and a leading US guitar maker are all inextricably intertwined. Yet this future has not been read in tea leaves or the stars but instead gleaned from a new kind of divination tool: elephant dung.

Your guitar may depend on elephant poop. Here’s why

The destinies of ebony trees, a critically endangered mammal, Cameroonian communities and a leading US guitar maker are all inextricably intertwined. Yet this future has not been read in tea leaves or the stars but instead gleaned from a new kind of divination tool: elephant dung.

The Best Things We Ate In May: Graza Chips, Gooey Dates And More

Memorial Day is behind us, restaurant patios are open and summer Fridays have begun—it’s time to start taking things outside. This month, we've been enjoying the warm-weather wins wherever we can, even if it meant enduring a sweltering heat wave (or two) along the way. And of course, food and drinks remained at the center of our endeavors as we sampled new and exciting products from store shelves and direct-to-consumer brands.

Your guitar may depend on elephant poop. Here’s why

The destinies of ebony trees, a critically endangered mammal, Cameroonian communities and a leading US guitar maker are all inextricably intertwined. Yet this future has not been read in tea leaves or the stars but instead gleaned from a new kind of divination tool: elephant dung.

We Taste-Tested Picnic-Ready Beverages for Patio Season — Here Are Our Unfiltered Thoughts

Skimm Tasted is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and juicier than ever. Today’s episode? Picnic-ready beverages, now that the sun is out and parks are abuzz.

EXCLUSIVE! Moog President Joe Richardson tells us what's coming next from the iconic synth brand

With the Muse and Messenger signalling that Moog is still in rude health following its acquisition by InMusic, we catch up with its president to learn more about life behind the scenes at the world’s biggest synth brand.

The 7 Best Hiking Snacks For Your Next Trail Adventure

These trail-tested snacks will keep you fueled from the trailhead to the summit.

I Tried 6 Types of Grocery Store Tomatoes, and Here’s the Two I’d Buy Again

The winner totally surprised me.

The Only 30 Unique Mocktail Recipes You Need For A Refreshing Summer

Bookmark these non-boozy bevs.

Costco Fans Are Racing To Grab These 13 April Finds Before They’re Gone

From sweet treats to snack aisle standouts, here’s what you’ll want to add to your cart.

The MPC Sample is my new favorite portable beat maker

A loving tribute to Akai’s glory days that shows the competition how it’s done.

AKAI GO LARGE WITH THE SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT MPC XL

Unique among its peers as a standalone DAW.

INSIDE AFRICA: Taylor Guitars' Ebony Project

Taylor Guitars' world renowned Ebony Project in Cameroon, Africa featured brilliantly in a 23 min episode from CNN.

Bobo’s: Beryl Stafford. A Single Mom Turns a Baking Project into a $100M Business

At 40, Beryl Stafford’s life cracked open. Her marriage ended, she hadn’t worked in years, and she had two daughters to raise. She needed income—fast.

So she did the only thing that felt real: she baked.

Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods

A dedicated luthier, Taylor CEO and “Geppetto,” Powers talks Gold Label guitars, urban-harvested wood, Action Control necks and where the company is headed in 2026 and beyond

The 6 Best High-Protein Breads, According to Dietitians

Your sandwich fillings aren’t the only way to give your sandwich a protein boost.

The 7 Best 'Grab-And-Go' High-Fiber Snacks You Can Get At The Grocery Store

Stop settling for "diet" foods that leave you hungry. These supermarket staples are the secret to crushing cravings and supporting your gut health.

9 Popular Keto Bread Brands Ranked From Worst To Best

Just like anyone, folks following the keto diet want their bread as tasty and texturally pleasant as possible (i.e., as much like standard bread as they can get, minus the high net carb count).

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: The Best Experiences and Presents to Get Your Lover, Best Friend or Yourself!

If you don't know what to get your loved one for Valentine's Day, look no further!

From bags to lip gloss or just taking your partner (or bestie) to a great restaurant, we've got you covered!

The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026

Our staff tests dozens of gadgets every year — these are the best gifts of the bunch.