w Tech Support - Statistician Answers Stats Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Jeffrey Rosenthal, a professor of statistics at the University of Toronto, answers the internet's burning questions about statistics. What are the most common statistical errors? Why do polls get it so wrong? What's the worst casino game in terms of odds? How does probability work in roulette? Jeffrey answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w Technique Critique - Aquanaut Breaks Down Ocean Exploration Scenes From Movies & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau breaks down clips from movies and tv about ocean exploration, and explains just how accurate they really are. Are submarines really yellow like The Beatles's "Yellow Submarine"? What makes the Titanic shipwreck so legendary? Can sharks be as intelligent as the ones seen in "Deep Blue Sea"? How much was "The Life Aquatic" based on Jacques Cousteau? Full Article
w A Circular Economy Means Track and Trace Transparency | WIRED Partnership By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000 Learn more about how digital intelligence is the key to ‘regenerative retail’: https://www.wired.co.uk/bc/article/circular-economy-track-trace-transparency Full Article
w Obsessed - How This Guy Makes Real-Life Marvel Gadgets By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:30:00 +0000 Jake Laser engineers DIY superhero gadgets from his garage. Jake has a massive following on YouTube, bringing to life things we only thought could be fiction. Captain America's shield, Spider-Man's wall-climbing, and Iron Man's lasers are just a few examples of some of his biggest projects. Check out Jake's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JLaservideo Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Johnny Knoxville Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 "Jackass Forever" star Johnny Knoxville takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Does Johnny Knoxville still skate? Did Johnny ever go to jail? What was his best stunt? Why does he always wear Converse? How did Johnny get his name? Johnny answers all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
w Chemist Breaks Down How At-Home Covid Tests Work By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Over the past two years, you've likely taken a Covid rapid antigen test. A unique, biochemical reaction involving saline, tiny particles of gold, and paper with antibodies, is helping to give us quick and relatively accurate results. Dr. Kate Biberdorf, a chemist and author, explains the chemical process of the at-home tests (while taking one!) to explain exactly how it works. Full Article
w Tech Support - Sleep Expert Answers Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Sleep researcher Dr. Jeffrey Iliff answers the internet's burning questions about sleep. What causes sleep paralysis? Can we control our lucid dreams? Why do naps make us more tired? Can you ever catch up on sleep? Dr. Iliff answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
w Energizing customers for a carbon free America | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with EY | How can energy companies leverage data to empower consumers to reduce their consumption? Brett C. Carter, EVP and Chief Customer and Innovation Officer at Xcel Energy and Sam R. Johnson, EY Americas Vice Chair of Accounts help us understand how two-way communication between customers and energy providers enable individuals to use energy when renewable sources are at their peak and charge an electric vehicle when costs are at their lowest. Full Article
w How AI is Creating a Hopeful Future for Patients | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with PwC | What if healthcare data was more accessible to doctors and hospitals across the globe? One might argue that the lack of data transparency in the healthcare industry is one of our biggest hurdles—especially when it comes to treating rare diseases. That's where Open Source Imaging Consortium (OSIC) comes in. With the help of PwC and Microsoft, OSIC aims to aggregate and share anonymized patient data globally, in hopes of providing a brighter future for patients. Full Article
w Tech Support - Botanist Answers Plant Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Botanist Joey Santore answers the internet's burning questions about plants! What's the weirdest plant in existence? Why do the leaves change colors in the fall? Can you cross-breed fruits? Why are plant medicines so taboo? Full Article
w Review: Apple iPad Air By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 This fifth-generation tablet packs the same speedy M1 chip and features an upgraded front-facing camera, a faster USB-C port, and 5G connectivity. Reviews writer Brenda Stolyar walks us through the highlights of the latest edition of the iPad Air. Full Article
w Review: Apple Mac Studio and Studio Display By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 This ultra-powerful Mac Studio desktop and Studio Display external monitor make for one hell of a combo. WIRED's Brenda Stolyar breaks down what makes this beefy silver machine and stunning display worth the hefty price tag. Full Article
w Tech Support - Ornithologist Answers Bird Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Evolutionary ecologist and ornithologist Sahas Barve answers the internet's burning questions about birds. How do messenger pigeons know where to go? Why are geese so loud? How do owls turn their heads so far? What's the smartest bird in existence? Sahas answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w VFX Artist Breaks Down Oscar-Nominated CGI By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 The five films nominated for an Academy Award this year for visual effects were each selected for their own unique reasons. Kevin Baillie, a VFX artist who was worked on some of Hollywood's biggest movies, breaks down the visual effects in this year's Oscar nominees. Full Article
w Technique Critique - Chemist Breaks Down 22 Chemistry Scenes From Movies & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Scientist and author Kate Biberdorf (perhaps better known as Kate The Chemist), takes a look at some famous chemistry scenes from movies and television and explains how accurate they really are. How true-to-life are Breaking Bad's chemistry scenes? Can you really make oven-less brownies like in Rick & Morty? Is the formula from Spider-Man's web fluid correct? Kate The Chemist has the answers! Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Channing Tatum & Sandra Bullock Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 'The Lost City' stars Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock play a little game of "Peel & Ask," and answers the web's most searched questions about themselves. What was Channing Tatum's first movie? Did Sandra Bullock have a crush on Keanu Reeves during the making of 'Speed'? Is Channing a nice guy? Is Sandra a Leo? Channing and Sandra answer all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
w Why Smartphone Night Photos Are So Good Now By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Taking photos at night on your phone used to look terrible, but recent phones have much improved capabilities. Julian Chokkattu, reviews editor at WIRED, explains how smartphone camera technology has gotten so much better. Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Karen Gillan Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 'The Bubble' star Karen Gillan takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about herself. What character does Karen Gillan play in 'The Avengers'? What species is Nebula in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'? Is Karen a model? Will she ever come back to 'Doctor Who'? Karen answers all these questions and much more! Watch The Bubble exclusively on Netflix, http://www.netflix.com/TheBubble Full Article
w Obsessed - How This Woman Mastered Jump Rope By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 For most of us, jumping rope may seem like a simple childhood pastime, but for this woman, it's a way of life. Tori Boggs is a professional jump roper, and as you may expect, she's really good at jumping rope. Tori explains what her jump rope life is like, and breaks down how she's helping take the sport to the next level. Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Leslie Mann & Judd Apatow Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Married couple and all-around funny people Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Did Judd Apatow enjoy Euphoria? Is Leslie Mann in Big Daddy? What movies has Judd directed? Is Leslie actually married to Paul Rudd? Why did they name their daughters Maude and Iris? Judd and Leslie answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w Tech Support - Alex Honnold Answers MORE Rock Climbing Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Alex Honnold once again uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about climbing. How do professional climbers make a living? What's the best season for climbing? Does climbing a mountain mess up the mountain? Alex answers all these question and much, much more! Full Article
w We Invented the Perfect WIRED Autocomplete Glue By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Have you ever watched an episode of WIRED Autocomplete Interview and been frustrated and annoyed when the papers covering the questions don't rip off correctly? Ugh, it's awful, and dozens of celebrities agree. But, what if there's a better way? Introducing WIRED Autocomplete Glue, a brand new adhesive invented by a world-renowned chemist that's perfect for gluing tiny strips of paper on a large foam placard. Never again will The Rock have to struggle with a maddeningly stubborn piece of paper, embarrassing the entire WIRED production team in the process. Buy today at http://www.wired.com Featuring scientist and author Kate Biberdorf. *This product is not real. Don't visit http://www.wired.com for this product, but do go for our incredible journalism and insights into all things tech. Happy April 1st! Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Cole Sprouse Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Cole Sprouse takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about himself. What color are Cole Sprouse's eyes? When did Cole start doing photography? How can you tell the difference between Cole and his brother, Dylan? Cole answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
w Tech Support - Former FBI Agent Answers MORE Body Language Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro once again answers the internet's burning questions about body language. Are micro expressions more pronounced over Zoom? Does eye contact mean something different in other cultures? What does it mean if your leg shakes? Check out Joe's book "Be Exceptional" https://www.amazon.com/Be-Exceptional-Master-Traits-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B08K93BLQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/books Joe Navarro Body Language Academy: https://jnbodylanguageacademy.com Full Article
w How Everything Everywhere All at Once's Visual Effects Were Made By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (also known as DANIELS) sit down with visual effects artist Zak Stoltz to talk about the special and visual effects used in their astonishing new movie. The Michelle Yeoh sci-fi vehicle is capturing audiences and critics with its distinctive take on the action genre. Stoltz and DANIELS explain how their small budget forced them to get creative to create something truly unique. Full Article
w How AWS Inferentia Enables Autodesk to Expertly Answer Over 100,000 Questions Per Day | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | Chatboxes serve an important role in customer service, and some require knowledge of many languages to run globally, which can be costly and time-consuming. Autodesk uses AWS Inferentia to help its chatbox, AVA, route questions through multiple ML models at once and generate responses in milliseconds - serving 5x the amount of customers at half the cost. Full Article
w How Epic Games and AWS Empower Users to Create the Next Great Gaming Experience | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | Online gamers have the potential to create entire worlds - but when a surge of players join, the processing power needed for the game to run increases dramatically. AWS EC2 helps these world-building games - like Fortnite from Epic Games - scale seamlessly so players get an uninterrupted, immersive experience with cost efficiency, allowing anyone to be the creator of the next biggest game. Full Article
w Tech Support - Waste Expert Answers Garbage Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Everyone's favorite garbage nerd, Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, is here to answer the internet's burning (well, maybe we'll ease up on the burning) questions about waste. Full Article
w How Dogs Coevolved with Humans By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Dogs are our companions, but they're also living proof of artificial selection. Dogs have coevolved and adapted to live in a human world. Dr. Sarah Byosiere, a dog cognition researcher, walks through canine behaviors that demonstrate our coevolution with dogs. Full Article
w Review: Panic Playdate By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 The Playdate is just a fun, snazzy-looking console that doesn't cost very much; it's a great way to pass some time on your commute. As long as you're patient enough to wait until your Playdate actually ships. Full Article
w Tech Support - Garbage Boss Answers Trash Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Former New York City Sanitation Commissioner Ed Grayson is here to answer the internet's burning questions about garbage. Where does garbage go after it's sent to the landfill? What happens if we run out of space in the landfills? Why do they still put garbage out on the streets in New York City? How does recycling ACTUALLY work? Ed answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Nicolas Cage Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' star Nicolas Cage takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about himself. Will Nic Cage appear in the MCU? How many of his own movies has he seen? What's Nic's dream movie role? What's the most challenging acting role he's ever had? Nicolas answers all these questions and much more! The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent hits theaters April 22 Full Article
w How an Architect Redesigns NYC Streets By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Claire Weisz, founder of W X Y + architecture + urban design, walks us through three different street redesigns that her team has done in New York City. Claire explains why they made the changes they made, and what ultimately makes for a "better" street. Full Article
w Each and Every - Food Scientist Breaks Down Every Plant-Based Milk By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Food scientist Rosemary Trout analyzes each and every plant-based milk. From household staples like almond milk and oak milk to the lesser-known hazelnut and banana milk, watch as Rosemary explains not only where these milks are commonly used, but how they're cultivated and bottled. Full Article
w Tech Support - J. Kenji López-Alt Answers Cooking Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Chef and author J. Kenji López-Alt answers the internet's burning questions about cooking. How do you get really crispy skin on chicken? What constitutes a "pinch" of an ingredient? Why do eggs make so many foods taste better? J. Kenji López-Alt answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w Obsessed - Inside the World's Greatest Dungeons & Dragons Game By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Remember that game of Dungeons & Dragons you started when you were 11? What if it never stopped? Robert Wardhaugh has been the Dungeon Master for a D&D game that's been going on for over 40 years. In his game, once you start playing...you keep playing. Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - TommyInnit Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 TommyInnit takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about himself. What's TommyInnit's real name? Is he a billionaire? Does he know what Dream looks like? Is he ever going to stop streaming? TommyInnit answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
w Viking Expert Breaks Down The Northman Weapons By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Professor Neil Price explains the various weapons used in Robert Eggers's new viking movie, The Northman.THE NORTHMAN is in theaters now, https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-northman Full Article
w Tech Support - Veterinarian Answers Pet Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister and her dog Jack answer the internet's burning questions about pets. Are you supposed to brush your dog's teeth? How does heartworm spread? Why are hedgehogs banned as pets in New York City? Where do hairballs come from? Dr. McAllister answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w How AWS Nitro Reimagines the Future of Virtualization | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | When AWS realized their clients' needs for computation were outgrowing its cloud virtualization's capabilities, their engineers rebuilt it by creating custom, original silicon chips, pioneering a hybrid software and hardware model called NITRO. NITRO provides dedicated hardware, increased performance, and security at a cheaper cost to their customer base — and is programmed for evolution as the virtualization landscape continues to change. Full Article
w How Amazon EC2 Mac Instances Spurs the Next Wave of App Innovation | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | After facing years of obstacles in efficiently building new app versions for Mac OS, Flipboard developers decided to turn to AWS EC2 Mac instances, shortening their process from 20 minutes to only 5. This not only gave Flipboard developers the ability to build apps and run automated tests simultaneously, but also gave designers more freedom to innovate without slowing down core aspects of app development. Full Article
w J. Kenji López-Alt Breaks Down the Science of Stir-Fry By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 In a wok, fire, oil and metal combine in an explosive chemical reaction to create stir-fry. J. Kenji López-Alt literally wrote the book on the wok, and he's here to explain the science behind stir-fry Full Article
w Tech Support - Doctor Answers Gut Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Gastroenterologist Dr. Ugo Iroku answers the internet's burning questions about digestion and bowel movements. If your poop is black, are you dying? My does coffee make you poop? Is everyone lactose intolerant? Dr. Iroku answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w In Pursuit Of Waves: The Surftech of a Pro Surfer | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Toyota Tundra | Chasing the perfect wave and a world title, pro surfer Ezekiel Lau, spotlights the innovative technologies he uses to maximize his performance on the World Surf League circuit. Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Drew Gooden Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Drew Gooden takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about himself (and not former NBA player Drew Gooden). Why does Drew say "guy"? Did he create YouTube? How did he meet Danny Gonzalez? Is he part of Team 10? Drew answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w How A.I. Is Changing Hollywood By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Behind some of the coolest premium effects in Hollywood is the invisible aid of artificial intelligence. Machine learning is helping create previously unimaginable moments in media today. Let's examine how A.I. is changing Hollywood's creative workflow. Full Article
w Tech Support - Chemist Answers Chemistry Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Scientist and author Kate Biberdorf (perhaps better known as Kate The Chemist), answers the internet's burning questions about chemistry. Why does Diet Coke and Mentos make a chemical reaction? Do brains really have chemicals inside them? What do electrolytes even do? Kate answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w How Trash Goes From Garbage Cans to Landfills By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Every day New York City picks up 12,000 tons of refuse and recycling. How does all this trash go from the garbage can to its final destination? Former New York City Sanitation Commissioner Ed Grayson is here to explain. Full Article
w Autocomplete Interview - Seth MacFarlane Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Seth MacFarlane takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Did Seth MacFarlane draw Family Guy? Did Seth work on Johnny Bravo? What voices does Seth do? Why did he make American Dad? How many awards has he won? Why does he hate Tucson?? Seth answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
w How a NASCAR Pit Crew Perfects a Pit Stop By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 The seconds saved (and lost!) during a pit stop can be the difference between a champion and a racer who doesn't place. If we playback a video of a NASCAR pit crew, we can see all the things they do precisely in an incredibly short amount of time. *This video is about the 5 lug nut pit stop that is still used on the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Camping World truck Series. PIT Instruction and Training has trained pit crew athletes for the sport of NASCAR since 2001. With nearly 70% of its eight hundred and sixty-five students having raced in NASCAR’s top three divisions, PIT has proven itself to be a high capacity producer of pit crew talent for the motorsports industry. Interested in taking the pit crew path? Call 704-799-3869 or email pitcrew@visitpit.com for details on how to begin your new career in the pits. Adam Merrell has been coaching pit crews within NASCAR since 2006 and has coached multiple stock car and truck teams since joining PIT Instruction & Training in 2007. He is a certified and licensed athletic trainer (ATC/L), and a certified strength & conditioning coach (CSCS) by trade, which has strengthened his knowledge in biomechanics and coaching to help place pit crew members at the highest level with championship teams. Full Article