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Crispr Is Already Changing the Food We Eat | WIRED BizCon

At the WIRED Business Conference, Jennifer Doudna, Co-Inventor of CRISPR-Cas9, shared some of the ways the gene editing tool is already changing agriculture.




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Lamborghini Toasted the World's Toughest Track with Air Instead of Horsepower

Supercars are usually super thanks to monstrous power. The engineers at Lamborghini turned to some smart air scooping tricks to send the production Huracan around the Nurburgring track in record time.




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Cadillac Challenges Tesla with a Super Smart Self-Driving Sedan

Cadillac's new self-driving car isn't just watching the road, it's watching the driver. The system it calls "super cruise" is designed to crack the so-called "hand-off" problem.




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How Climate Change Is Already Affecting Earth

Though the planet has only warmed by one-degree Celsius since the Industrial Revolution, climate change's effect on earth has been anything but subtle. Here are some of the most astonishing developments over the past few years.




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How a Son Made a Chatbot of His Dying Dad

James Vlahos' father was dying, so he set out to save his dad's memories and code them into a 'Dadbot' that lives on his phone.




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Watch a Homemade Robot Crack a Safe in Just 15 Minutes

Nathan Seidle’s wife gave him this already locked safe as a gift with no combination. Weird present, but he loves a good challenge. So he built a safecracking robot.




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Google Maps Is Upgrading Street View and You Can Help

Expect to see a new fleet of Google Street View cameras on the road. Their new images, and possibly yours, are helping the company's artificial intelligence index the world's places.




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The Decade That Built the iPhone X

When Steve Jobs launched the iPhone in 2007, he said it was 5 years ahead of the competition and he was right. But after a decade, it's starting to feel like Apple needs something big again. And now, on cue, here comes something big.




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Blade Runner 2049 Director Denis Villeneuve on Seeing the Original for the First Time

Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve reflects on seeing the original Blade Runner on the big screen and why he still loves the voice over version.




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Blade Runner 2049: Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling Talk Acting, Blade Running, and Their Pecs

Blade Runner 2049 stars Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling on their roles as Blade Runners, physically demanding parts, and the first time they met on set.




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Blade Runner 2049: Ridley Scott Dissects His Favorite Scene from the 1982 Classic

Blade Runner director Ridley Scott dissects the scene when replicant Rachel meets Blade Runner Deckard. The original Blade Runner is now available in 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray.




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Is It Art? The Rise of Made-for-Instagram Exhibits

New pop-up exhibits like the Museum of Ice Cream and Color Factory are ditching the traditional gallery barriers and "no photography" rules for interactive, picture perfect installations.




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Inside a Tornado Modeled By a Supercomputer

Leigh Orf, an an atmospheric scientist, narrates a simulation of a superstorm tornado created by one of the world's most powerful supercomputers.




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Tesla Unveils New Electric Semi-Truck and Roadster

Elon Musk introduces Tesla's new all electric long-haul shipping truck and surprise, a new roadster the company says could go as fast as 250 miles per hour.




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The Adorable Robot That’s Helping Deaf Children Communicate

A new robot-avatar combo is helping deaf children learn to communicate during a crucial time in their development.




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CES 2018: The Most Ridiculous VR and AR Headsets We Tried at CES

We tried on some of the best new AR and VR headsets at CES 2018 to find out if this technology is finally ready to go mainstream.




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Dot Physics: How Planes Fly (Admit it -- You Always Wanted To Know)

Dot Physics' Rhett Allain breaks down the physical forces that affect how planes fly.




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The Old-Timey Gas-Powered Engine Ain't Dead Yet

Electric cars may be the future, but internal combustion engines aren't giving up without a fight.




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Meet The Clever Robot That's Ready to Take On Your Shopping Addiction

Robots are historically pretty bad at picking things up. But that's changing thanks to startups like Kindred, which is mixing advanced AI with remote controls to create robots that can pick and sort through objects at dizzying rates.




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Each and Every - Every Video Game in 'Ready Player One' Explained By Author Ernest Cline

Ernest Cline, author of the best-selling novel 'Ready Player One,' and one of the screenwriters behind the upcoming film, deep dives into his book and explains the stories behind every video game referenced in 'Ready Player One.' From Yars' Revenge to Asteroids to Quake, Ernest goes into the history of each game and reveals why he included it in the book. 'Ready Player One' is in theaters now




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Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Common Space Myths

Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. ONE STRANGE ROCK airs Mondays at 10/9c on National Geographic.




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Order Up! The Burger Bot Is (Almost) Ready for Business

It slices tomatoes, it grinds meat, it even cooks a burger! A restaurant in San Francisco is using a robot to make its burgers. Is this the future of the food industry?




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Elon Musk’s Boring Company Plans to Dig a Tunnel to Dodger Stadium

The proposed 3.6-mile route would take fans from the metro to the parking lot, saving them from hellish LA traffic.




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iPhone XS & XS Max Review: Do You Need to Upgrade?

WIRED's Lauren Goode reviews the latest iPhone models -- the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max -- and tests the battery life, camera and video capabilities. CORRECTION, Sept. 19, 5:05 PM EST: The video above misstated the water rating for the iPhone XS and XS Max. While the IP68 standard states that devices must be waterproof to more than 1 meter, Apple's new phones are waterproof up to 2 meters for up to 30 minutes."




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Kevin Hart & Tiffany Haddish Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

"Night School" stars Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Did Kevin Hart go to Temple University? Is Tiffany Haddish's hair real? Why is Kevin Hart everywhere??




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I Traded My Phone for a Bunch of 25 Year Old Tech for a Day

How much has tech changed in the past quarter century? Writer Louise Matsakis spends a day doing her job using only the tech that was available in 1993.




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The Trouble with Techno-Utopianism: Anand Giridharadas & Virginia Heffernan | WIRED25

Author Anand Giridharadas has penned sharp appraisals of Silicon Valley's benevolent titans and their technocratic solutionism. At WIRED25, he spoke with WIRED's Virginia Heffernan about the colliding forces that challenge a default optimism when it comes to technology. This event was part of WIRED's 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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15 Years of Mythbusting: Adam Savage Speaks at WIRED25

Mythbusters premiered 15 years ago. More than 200 episodes, one thousand myths and 290 destroyed vehicles later, special effects expert (and WIRED alum!) Adam Savage is back, and this time he's getting help from six junior mythbusters; incredible kids from across the country with serious STEM skills. Savage spoke with WIRED's Adam Rogers at WIRED25, WIRED's 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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Radical Markets: Glenn Weyl at WIRED25

Microsoft researcher and economics professor Glenn Weyl argues that we need to challenge fundamental institutions we take for granted, like private property and one-person-one-vote, to reduce inequality, increase productivity, and heal political divisions. A growing movement of entrepreneurs (especially in the blockchain space), artists, social activists, and researchers, is already helping achieve this vision of a richer and more cooperative society through what Weyl calls Radical Markets.




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WIRED25: Inclusive Design -- Microsoft's Satya Nadella & Jenny Lay-Flurrie Talk Accessibility

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie spoke with WIRED’s Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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WIRED25: The Future of Cryptocurrency -- MIT Media Lab's Neha Narula and Reddit's Alexis Ohanian On What's Ahead

MIT Media Lab Digital Currency Initiative Director Neha Narula spoke with WIRED’s Brian Barrett as part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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WIRED25: Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka and Author Anand Giridharadas On Rich Techie Philanthropists

Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka and Author Anand Giridharadas spoke with WIRED’s Issie Lapowskyas part of WIRED25, WIRED’s 25th anniversary celebration in San Francisco.




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How Pilobolus Brings Shadows to Life

Pilobolus artistic directors Matt Kent and Renee Jaworski explain how their dancers use shadow to create almost anything imaginable. Beholder image © Wizards 2018 You can watch new episodes of WIRED Masterminds on the free WIRED channel, available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV: https://www.wired.com/brandlab/2018/06/wired-smart-tv-app-new-way-watch-wired/




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How a Crossword Puzzle is Made

New York Times crossword puzzle constructor (also known as a cruciverbalist), David Kwong, shows us how he makes a crossword puzzle.




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Apollo 8 Crew & Chris Hadfield on the Photo that Changed the World

Earthrise, an iconic photo showing the earth rising over the moon's horizon, was taken 50 years ago, and changed the way we look at ourselves and our position in the universe. Former astronaut and ISS Commander Chris Hadfield and the crew of the Apollo 8 mission -- and the impact it had. The Apollo 8 crew spoke with Constellation (www.constellation.earth), a non-profit organization co-founded by astronauts and dedicated to sharing their stories from space.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Daniel Radcliffe Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Miracle Workers' star Daniel Radcliffe takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Does Daniel Radcliffe have tattoos? Which Harry Potter movie is his favorite? Where did Daniel meet his girlfriend? Is Daniel on social media? Daniel Radcliffe answers all these questions and more!




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Priyanka Chopra, Rebel Wilson & Adam Devine Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Isn't It Romantic' stars Priyanka Chopra, Rebel Wilson, and Adam Devine take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Priyanka Chopra a princess? Can Rebel Wilson really sing? Is Adam Devine related to Sean Astin?




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See the Gear NASCAR Teams Take On the Road

Kevin Harris from Joe Gibbs Racing shows off all the gear NASCAR teams take on the road to support their cars and drivers. From shape-shifting pit boxes to haulers with 17,000 lb. loads, find out what the pit crews, mechanics and staff travel with every week.




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Astronaut Chris Hadfield on 13 Moments That Changed His Life

Astronaut Chris Hadfield reflects on 13 important moments from his life and career, from learning to fly to being blinded temporarily in space to recording his famous cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity."




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Tech Support - Bon Appétit's Brad & Claire Answer Cooking Questions From Twitter

Bon Appétit's Brad Leone and Claire Saffitz use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about cooking. Brad and Claire offer their chef support to the internet masses, answering questions about food dehydrators, kombucha and more! Brad’s new show It’s Alive: Goin’ Places is now available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, and Android TV. Claire’s new show Bon Appétit’s Baking School launches later this month. To learn more about the channel, visit bonappetit.com/tv




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WIRED Tradecraft - Retired Navy SEAL Explains How to Prepare for Any Situation

Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and crisis management professional, explains how we can prepare for almost any emergency situation by being ultra aware of our surroundings.




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WIRED Tradecraft - Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language

Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why do we interlace our fingers? Can a poker player actually hide their body language?




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Why Top Scientists Are Pretending an Asteroid is Headed for Earth

Some of the world's best scientists are running drills to practice for a near earth object collision. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with Cathy Plesko from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, to find out how we would respond to an incoming collision. Would nuclear detonations work? What does a "City Killer" look like? Would impact in the water be worse than impact on land? Find out more from Plesko.




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How Conductors Lead Musicians in Performance

Conductor and organist Kent Tritle explains all that goes into being a professional conductor. From the concepts of legato, marcato, fortissimo, and more, Kent breaks down what exactly his hand movements mean when leading a group of musicians. Filmed at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, featuring Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and Organist, Cathedral of St. John the Divine.




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WIRED Tradecraft - Former FBI Agent Breaks Down Gangsters' Body Language

Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the body language of well known mobsters. Why did Bugsy Siegel dress so sharply? What does it mean when Mickey Cohen pinches his nose? Why does John Dillinger sit with his arms crossed? Joe Navarro teaches us what all these non-verbals REALLY mean.




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Jada Pinkett Smith Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Angel Has Fallen star Jada Pinkett Smith takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Angel Has Fallen is in theaters everywhere August 23




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Scientist Explains How a Fire Tornado Forms

Extreme wildfires can get so intense that the heat from the fire can generate its own weather patterns. In rare cases, like during the 2018 wildfire in Redding California, the wildfire created its own tornado, or as it is more commonly known: a firenado. Many videos show fire formations labeled as firenadoes -- but according to atmospheric scientist Neal Lareau, only two known fire tornadoes have ever been caught on video.




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How Ad Astra Created the Moon

Jedediah Smith, VFX Supervisor for Method Studios, describes the painstaking process visual effects artists used to create the moon and lunar rover sequence in Ad Astra. From their innovative use of infrared cameras to their deep archival research to their extensive use of rotoscoping, the effects team employed an array of techniques to balance realism and accuracy.




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Obsessed - How This Guy Made the World's Hottest Peppers

PuckerButt Pepper Company founder Ed Currie is on a mission to create the world's hottest peppers. Ed is the evil genius who brought the world the Carolina Reaper, one of the hottest hot peppers in existence; but he's not stopping there.




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WIRED Tradecraft - FBI Agent Explains How Bombs Are Disposed Of

John Stewart, FBI agent and unit chief at the Hazardous Devices School, breaks down how bomb units in the police and military dispose of improvised explosive devices (IED) and other forms of ordnance. John explores the various disposal techniques used in the field, and explains how they keep themselves safe while investigating suspicious packages.