b Autocomplete Interview - Patrick Stewart Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000 "Star Trek: Picard" star Patrick Stewart takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How did Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen meet? Was Patrick in Harry Potter? How many awards has he won? Does he own a vineyard? Sir Patrick answers all these questions and much, much more. Star Trek: Picard airs every Wednesday on CBS All Access. Full Article
b How to Start a Fire With Your Bare Hands By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bill Schindler, a professor of archeology and anthropology at Washington College, demonstrates a couple of the most effective methods for starting a fire in the wilderness. "Even though you may never find yourself in a survival situation, I firmly believe that learning and practicing these primitive skills are an essential part of connecting to your past, your environment, and everything it means to be human," says Bill, explaining why it's important to have basic survival skills knowledge. Full Article
b Doctor Explains What You Need to Know About Pandemics By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:03:00 +0000 As more coronavirus cases appear outside of Asia, Dr. Seema Yasmin breaks down what you need to know about pandemics. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Norman Reedus Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How was Norman Reedus discovered? Why was Norman in Death Stranding? How old is he? Does he speak Japanese? Norman answers all these questions and much more! The Walking Dead airs Sundays on AMC Full Article
b Obsessed - How This Guy Balances Impossible Rock Structures By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:09:00 +0000 Michael Grab's mind-bending rock formations aren't held together by glue or steel rods. Shockingly, his rock piles are stacked using only the laws of gravity. His rock formations have taken the internet by storm, and brought an even greater attention to rock balancing. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Astronaut Chris Hadfield Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. If you’re interested in learning more about Chris Hadfield his first book, New York Times bestseller 'An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth' has been translated into 25 different languages. And if your children are interested, Chris's second book, 'The Darkest Dark,' is a New York Times bestselling children's book. His website is http://www.chrishadfield.ca Full Article
b Health Expert Explains What You Need to Know About Quarantines By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:57:00 +0000 Professor Lawrence Gostin on what you should know about COVID-19 quarantines. Full Article
b 13 Levels of Beatboxing: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 2005 Female World Beatbox Champion Butterscotch explains the art of beatboxing in 13 levels of difficulty. Starting with just the bass drum, Butterscotch layers more and more vocal drums and instruments on top of each other until she starts adding real, live instruments as well. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Nick Offerman Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Devs star Nick Offerman answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How did Nick Offerman get famous? Is Nick Offerman actually a ballet dancer? Is Nick anything like Ron Swanson? Is he Canadian? A minister? Missing a tooth? Nick answers all these questions and much more! Devs premieres March 5 on FX Full Article
b Tech Support - Dr. Martin Blaser Answers Coronavirus Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Martin Blaser, MD, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's questions about the coronavirus. When should we expect to see mutations? Does COVID-19 have a lifespan? Is coronavirus the 0.01% that soaps and sanitizers can't kill? Dr. Blaser is a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at Rutgers University and chair of the Human Microbiome. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Binging with Babish Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Binging with Babish's Andrew Rea answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How did Binging with Babish start? Did Binging with Babish go to culinary school? Is Andrew Rea a chef? Where did Andrew come from? How old is he? Does he age? Andrew answers all these questions and much more. Full Article
b Data Security vs. Privacy: Can You Have Both? | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with ExtraHop | Data is the most valuable enterprise asset. Encryption keeps it secure but can hide malicious traffic from security teams. With personal data and corporate reputations at stake, security experts Jesse Rothstein (ExtraHop) and Mikko Hyppönen (F-Secure) spoke with WIRED's Digital Director Brian Barrett to answer the key question: how can enterprise security and data privacy co-exist? Full Article
b What If... We gave everyone free money with UBI? | What If By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:00:09 +0000 What is Universal Basic Income (UBI) and how could it help us deal with the coronavirus outbreak? What if... we gave people free money? The idea of a basic income is that everybody would receive a modest amount paid each week or each month without conditions, paid equally to every man and every woman with a smaller amount to pay for every child. Advocates for Universal Basic such as Guy Standing, co-founder of the Basic Income Earth Network, argue that it would be the ideal response to the crisis, but that it would also bring huge long term benefits, which he explains in this video. This video was produced as part of Digital Society, a publishing partnership between WIRED and Vontobel where all content is editorially independent. Visit Vontobel Impact for more stories on how technology is shaping the future of society: https://www.vontobel.com/en-int/about-vontobel/impact/ Full Article
b Each and Every - Every C-3PO Costume Explained By Anthony Daniels By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Anthony Daniels, who most famously portrays C-3PO in the Star Wars series of films, sits down with WIRED to discuss, in detail, the variety of costumes he has worn while filming Star Wars. Anthony explains just how he was able to fit into the costume and what his thoughts were when he first saw Ralph McQuarrie's designs. Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker is now available on Blu-Ray and Digital Download. Full Article
b Obsessed - How This Guy Stacks Playing Cards Impossibly High By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Have you ever played a card game then decided to see how high you could stack the cards? Bryan Berg has made card stacking an art form. He holds numerous Guinness World Records (so many he's lost count), and keeps upping the ante on the difficulty. Stacking a house of cards on a running dryer? Why not! Full Article
b Mythbusting - Dr. Seema Yasmin Debunks Coronavirus Myths By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Epidemic expert Dr. Seema Yasmin helps debunk some common medical myths surrounding Covid-19. Will drinking water flush the virus out? Can you take ibuprofen? Will garlic prevent infection? Can you hold your breath to test if you have coronavirus? Full Article
b Each and Every - Every Dog Breed Explained (Part 1) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:50:00 +0000 Gail Miller Bisher, best known as the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club, sits down with WIRED to talk about every single dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. Gail goes over the seven major groups of dogs (hound, toy, sporting, non-sporting, herding, working, and terrier) and what makes each and every dog breed so special and unique. Full Article
b Everything You Need to Know About Wearing Masks By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:54:00 +0000 There's a lot of conflicting information when it comes to wearing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Seema Yasmin explains everything we need to know about wearing masks. Should we be wearing masks? What kinds of masks should we wear? Can we make our own? Full Article
b Technique Critique - NASA Astronaut Breaks Down More Space Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 NASA astronaut Nicole Stott returns to examine more scenes depicting space from movies and television. Do space stations really have onboard AI like in "2001: A Space Odyssey?" Do blackout periods like the one shown in "Apollo 13" really happen on spaceflights? Would a robot like WALL-E survive in space? Full Article
b What Astronauts Can Teach Us About Sheltering-in-Place By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:08:00 +0000 Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino shares stories from his nearly 30 days in space to help those currently sheltering-in-place due to the new coronavirus. Full Article
b Why Captive Tigers Can’t Be Reintroduced to the Wild By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Netflix's "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" has opened up the world's eyes to big cat ownership in America. Outside all the headlines-generating drama, the documentary casts some light onto the big cat black market. Dr. John Goodrich, Chief Scientist and Tiger Program Director for Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, sits down with WIRED to talk about these concerns. Can these captive animals ever be reintroduced into the wild? Full Article
b Obsessed - How This Artist Makes Magnetic Fluid Sculptures By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Ferrofluid is a liquid with nano-sized iron particles that was developed by NASA in the 1960s. Artist Eric Mesplé has been experimenting with this magnetic liquid in his art for the past dozen years, and the results are mesmerizing. Full Article
b Each and Every - Every Dog Breed Explained (Part 2) By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Gail Miller Bisher, best known as the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club, is back to talk about every single dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. Gail goes over the seven major groups of dogs (hound, toy, sporting, non-sporting, herding, working, and terrier) and what makes each and every dog breed so special and unique. Full Article
b Absurd Planet: WIRED’s Absurd Creatures Series Gets New Life on Netflix By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000 What began as the Absurd Creature of the Week column, and became the Absurd Creatures web video series, is now Absurd Planet, only on Netflix. Full Article
b Technique Critique - Robotics Expert Breaks Down More Robot Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Chris Atkeson, a professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, watches more scenes featuring robots from movies and television and continues to break down how accurate their depictions really are. Full Article
b Antarctic doctor breaks down how isolation changes people | Expert Opinion By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:30:03 +0000 With the coronavirus lockdown forcing us to spend more time isolated, or indoors with families or friends, what happens when people are forced to live in isolation for a whole year? We asked Beth Healey, researching the effects of physical and psychological isolation on a group of 13 crew members for the European Space Agency, how people change when totally isolated. #isolation #europeanspaceagency #antarctica Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Jamie Dornan & Shailene Woodley Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2020 18:57:00 +0000 "Endings, Beginnings" stars Jamie Dornan and Shailene Woodley take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Jamie Dornan have an accent? Why was Shailene Woodley arrested? What was Jamie's first film role? Why does Shailene act in so many romance movies? Jamie and Shailene answer all these questions and much more! "Endings, Beginnings" is now available on demand. Full Article
b Kickstart Your Business Automate it! | BRANDED CONTENT By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Courtesy of LEGO® Education | One of the many lessons from LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, Automate It! challenges students to create and program an automated helper that can identify and ship the correct package based on color. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Ellie Kemper Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Ellie Kemper answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. How did Ellie Kemper get famous? What did Ellie study at Princeton? What's her natural hair color? Does she play field hockey? Ellie Kemper answers all these questions and much, much more! Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend is streaming on Netflix now. Ellie's book "My Squirrel Days" is available now https://www.amazon.com/My-Squirrel-Days-Ellie-Kemper/dp/1501163345 Full Article
b Obsessed - How This Guy Paddles Kayaks Over Massive Waterfalls By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2020 16:42:00 +0000 Lots of people like kayaking, and some even enjoy white water, but Rafael Ortiz takes it to another level. Rafael is obsessed with kayaking over massively steep waterfalls. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Joe Biden Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Former Vice President Joe Biden answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Was Joe Biden an actor? Can Joe Biden play sports? What's Joe's immigration policy? What's his plan for improving the economy? What's his view on education? Joe answers all these questions and much more! Former Vice President Joe Biden is running for President. To learn more about his campaign, visit: http://www.JoeBiden.com Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Ricky Gervais Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2020 16:30:00 +0000 Ricky Gervais answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How does Ricky Gervais pronounce his name? Is Ricky a US citizen? Why did Ricky Gervais roast Hollywood? Is he wealthy? Is he related to David Bowie? Ricky answers all these questions and much more! Season 2 of “Afterlife” is streaming now on Netflix Full Article
b Each and Every - Every Batmobile From Movies & TV Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000 The Batmobile is arguably the most iconic vehicle in the history of entertainment. Batman historian Glen Weldon takes a look at every Batmobile that's appeared on television and the silver screen. Glen gets into Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher's takes on the vehicles, why Christopher Nolan transitioned from the Batmobile to the Tumbler, and why the 1966 Batmobile remains so iconic even to this day. Full Article
b 3 Researchers Break Down COVID-19 Vaccines They're Developing By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Seema Yasmin talks to three Covid-19 vaccine researchers who are developing three different types of vaccines. Traditionally, vaccines are created by using a weakened or dead version of the virus and injecting that into the body. Many of these developing coronavirus vaccines are using new technologies. What's the difference between recombinant protein-based vaccine, a DNA-based vaccine and an mRNA-based vaccine? Full Article
b Technique Critique - Physics Expert Breaks Down Superhero Physics From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:20:00 +0000 Physics professor Rhett Allain breaks down amazing feats of physics from superheroes in movies and television and explains how accurate their depictions really are. How realistic are "superhero" landings? Is the kinetic energy suit from "Black Panther" possible? Even with superpowers, is it physically feasible for Superman to lift a large building? Rhett Allain is an Associate Professor of Physics at Southeastern Louisiana University. Full Article
b Tech Support - Psychiatrist Daniel Amen Answers Brain Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Daniel Amen uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about how the human brain works. Why do we sometimes completely forget common words? Why does our brain seem to work best in the shower? Why is our anxiety through the roof during quarantine? Dr. Amen answers all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Alicia Keys Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Alicia Keys answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Who is Alicia Keys married to? Who was Alicia's piano teacher? What band was she in? What is the song "Un-Thinkable" about? Alicia answers all these questions and more! Full Article
b Mythbusting - Sleep Expert Debunks Common Sleep Myths By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ravi Aysola helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about how we sleep. Do we only ever sleep with our eyes closed? Does everyone need to sleep 7 hours a night? Can you catch up on lost sleep? Is insomnia all in your head? Dr. Ravi Aysola is a Professor of Clinical Sleep Medicine at UCLA. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Tony Hawk Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Legendary pro skater Tony Hawk answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Can Tony Hawk still do a 900? Does Tony Hawk surf? Which Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game is the best? Can Tony skate street? Tony answers all these questions and much, much more! Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Russell Crowe Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'Unhinged' star Russell Crowe answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What is Russell Crowe doing right now? How old was Russell when he made 'Gladiator'? What band was Russell in? What color are his eyes? What did he win an Oscar for? Russell answers all these questions and more! 'Unhinged' releases July 10 Full Article
b Each and Every - Every Job Homer Simpson's Ever Had By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 While most of us know Homer J. Simpson as a Nuclear Safety Inspector that works for Mr. Burns, Homer's career path on 'The Simpsons' is far more expansive than that. From Homer's early days working as a technician at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to his forays into Tomacco farming and space travel, watch as Simpsons expert Jack Picone breaks down every job Homer's ever had. Jack Picone is the co-host of The Simpsons podcast "Worst Episode Ever" http://www.weepodcast.com/ Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Kevin Bacon Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'You Should Have Left' star Kevin Bacon answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is Kevin Bacon a good dancer? Why isn't Kevin in 'Tremors 2'? Is he Canadian? Does he do his own stunts? Does he play in a band? Kevin answers all of these questions and much, much more! YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT is out on VOD now. Full Article
b Technique Critique - Airline Pilot Breaks Down Flying Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Airline captain Fatima Shafi examines scenes depicting airplanes from movies and television. Why do the pilot and copilot repeat what each other are saying in 'Sully'? Does weight really affect an empty aircraft like in the Tom Cruise film 'American Made'? Do pilots lie to passengers when they say they'll only have to wait, "another 30 minutes"? Fatima Shafi is a captain for a major US commercial airline and is also a former avionics engineering officer for the Pakistan Air Force. Full Article
b Mythbusting - Doctor Debunks Common Health Myths By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Emergency medicine physician Dr. Italo Brown covers some common myths about our health and explains how true they actually are. Can you die from a broken heart? Is a migraine just a bad headache? Is vaping safe? Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Joey King & Joel Courtney Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'The Kissing Booth 2' stars Joey King and Joel Courtney answer the internet's burning questions about themselves. How did Joey King become famous? How did Joey and Sabrina Carpenter meet? How tall is Joel Courtney? Is Joel related to Joey King? Joel and Joey answer all these questions and much more! Full Article
b How to Build a Cardboard Robot Helmet By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Warren King is a former engineer turned artist, and he's a wizard when it comes to cardboard. Most of his mesmerizing sculptures are made with just cardboard, glue, and a knife. Warren shows us how to build our very own robot helmet, using the techniques he's perfected throughout his career. Full Article
b Accent Expert Breaks Down Language Pet Peeves By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 For all intensive purposes, dialect coach Erik Singer is literally an expert when it comes to language. So, who better to curve our hunger for knowledge than him and his colleague, fellow dialect coach Eliza Simpson. Erik and Eliza break down some of the most common pet peeves we associate with language; some so common we often take them for granite. This episode features a special guest appearance by dialect coach, Eliza Simpson. Vocal cord imagery courtesy of Jan G. Svec Videokymographic images of the three voice registers taken from the study "Svec, J. G. (2004). Research journey: chest-falsetto discontinuity and videokymography. In H. K. Schutte, S. Poppema, & E. te Bos (Eds.), Physiology and Acoustics of Singing (PAS), 3-5 October, 2002, Groningen, the Netherlands (CD-ROM). Groningen, the Netherlands: Groningen Voice Research Lab (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/241682145_RESEARCH_JOURNEY_CHEST-FALSETTO_DISCONTINUITY_AND_VIDEOKYMOGRAPHY)", courtesy of Jan G. Svec, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czechia. Full Article
b Mythbusting - Internet Expert Debunks Cybersecurity Myths By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about cybersecurity. Is the government watching you through your computer camera? Does Google read all your Gmail? Does a strong password protect you from hackers? Will encryption keep my data safe? Eva answers all these questions and much more. Eva Galperin is the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Updated 8/20/2020: A previous version of this video incorrectly stated that Google scans Gmail data to target ads. Google stopped this practice in 2017. Full Article
b Autocomplete Interview - Kermit & Miss Piggy Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 'Muppets Now' stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What's Miss Piggy's last name? Who are Kermit the Frog's parents? What instrument does Kermit play? Why does Miss Piggy always wear gloves? Where did Miss Piggy meet Kermit? Miss Piggy and Kermit answer all these questions, and much, much more. “Muppets Now” premieres July 31 on Disney+ Full Article
b Technique Critique - Fight Master Breaks Down Sword Fighting From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Sword fighting expert Christina Traister examines a variety of scenes from movies and television featuring sword fighting and applies her expert analysis. Could Darth Maul really hold off two attackers like in 'The Phantom Menace'? Was Arya's sword training in 'Game of Thrones' accurate? Did the Black Knight from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' really only sustain a mere flesh wound? Christina Traister is an Associate Professor of Acting and Stage Combat at the University of Michigan Full Article