y How Covid-19 Immunity Compares to Other Diseases By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:30:00 +0000 If you get Covid-19 and recover does that mean you are immune to the virus? If you become immune, how long does that immunity last? We are still looking for answers to many of these questions. In the meantime, Dr. Seema Yasmin takes a look at the human body's immunity to some other viral infections such as chickenpox, HIV and the common cold. Full Article
y 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
y 5 Mistakes to Avoid as We Try to Stop Covid-19 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:15:00 +0000 As we look forward during the Covid-19 outbreak, some governors are already talking about opening some businesses back up. Is it too early? Rushing to open could lead to a deadly second wave of infections and could be a massive error. Dr. Seema Yasmin outlines some critical mistakes that we should try to avoid while fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y Each and Every - Every Hidden Reference to Future Pixar Movies Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2020 14:22:00 +0000 Plenty of films and movie franchises hide easter eggs, but Pixar takes it to another level. Pixar's Jonas Rivera reveals all of the secret references to Pixar movies hidden throughout their films. The twist is that all of these references were teasing Pixar movies that weren't even out yet. Since a Pixar movie can take upwards of 6 years to complete, there's plenty of crossover between productions. This creates the perfect opportunity for the studio to leave references in each of their films. Full Article
y 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
y Diary of a Covid-19 Doctor: 14 Days on the Frontlines By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2020 17:37:00 +0000 Arghavan Salles is a California-based surgeon. At the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, she volunteered at a New York City hospital for two weeks. This is what she witnessed. Data sourced from: https://www1.nyc.gov/ Full Article
y 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
y How This Emergency Ventilator Could Keep Covid-19 Patients Alive By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2020 14:16:00 +0000 This ventilator may not look like an important piece of medical equipment but it may be one of the critical things keeping Covid-19 patients alive. MIT has designed an emergency ventilator that uses commonly found and easily sourced materials. FDA-approved ventilators are expensive and require hundreds of components, and in these trying times a cheaper alternative may be able to save lives as these machines become more scarce. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Diary of a Trauma Surgeon: 10 Weeks of Covid-19 By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Los Angeles-based trauma surgeon Annie Onishi documents 10 weeks of her life working inside a hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic. Annie chronicles what everything has been like, from her first patients and deaths until the present. Annie Onishi is a trauma surgeon and surgical critical care doctor in Los Angeles, California. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y This hack will help you memorise almost anything | WIRED Explains By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:17:10 +0000 Four-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis explains how he used a Memory Palace to memorise 10,000 digits of pi, the order of more than nine shuffled decks of cards and lists of hundreds of names after only hearing them once. #memorypalace #nelsondellis Credits: Nelson Dellis https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnINhoHWuVjUDXp7dav5e3A Julia Shaw https://www.drjuliashaw.com/thememoryillusion Animation by Drasik https://www.drasik.com/ Full Article
y 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
y 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
y Hacker Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Security researcher and computer hacker Samy Kamkar is asked to explain the concept of computer hacking to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Transformers Generation Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:30:00 +0000 Matt Hullum, executive producer for "Transformers: War For Cybertron," goes through the entire history of the Transformers franchise. When people say, "Gen 1," what do they really mean? How many generations of Transformers are there? Is "Beast Wars" also in the Transformers franchise? Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy is streaming on Netflix now. Full Article
y Diary of a Trauma Surgeon: 12 Days of Covid-19's Surge By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Los Angeles-based trauma surgeon Annie Onishi documents 12 days of her life working inside a hospital during this summer's surge in Covid-19 cases. While dealing with increasing numbers of infections, Annie reflects on how the entire hospital is coping with the stresses brought upon the healthcare system. Annie Onishi is a trauma surgeon and surgical critical care doctor in Los Angeles, California. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y Here's what happens to your recycling | On Location By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:33:00 +0000 Before lockdown WIRED visited Veolia's recycling plant in Southwark, South London, to ask about some of the most common recycling myths. Do you need to remove the plastic lid when you recycling a water bottle? What do you do with those widgets in Guinness cans? What do all the green symbols mean? Veolia handles the waste from more than two million Londoners. Every single hour it processes 14 tonnes of recyclable content that we throw away. 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/ #Sustainability #Recycling #RecyclingPlant Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Job Homer Simpson's Ever Had (Part 2) By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 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. Watch as Homer goes from 90's grunge rocker to the iconic Duff Man. Watch as Simpsons expert Jack Picone once again 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
y Here's everything to expect in Apple's new iOS14 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0000 Here’s what to expect in your next iPhone update. Full Article
y How AR is Enhancing Human Connectivity During COVID-19 By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 To keep family and friends connected during COVID-19, visual effects company, Invisible Thread, developed an augmented reality application that would enhance video communication to keep people more authentically connected during a time of separation. Co-founder Alex Hessler explains how they built the concept and why they use the Verizon Visa® Card to help with product development. Full Article
y Tech Support - Travis & Lyn-Z Pastrana Answer Stunt Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Extreme sports legends Travis and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins Pastrana use the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about stunts, motocross, rally car, skateboarding and much more. LIFE SIZE TOYS is now available on Quibi. Quibi Life Size Toys: Hosted by Nitro Circus ringleader Travis Pastrana, ‘Life-Size Toys’ will feature the world’s most beloved kids’ playthings, now brought to life and super-sized by the Nitro Circus crew, then tested to the extreme by the best stunt performers in the business. This is nostalgia in overdrive. Full Article
y Which MacBook Should You Buy? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0000 We've compared Apple's latest MacBooks, including the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. Check out what makes them special and which one's right for you. Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Style of Beer Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Master Cicerone Pat Fahey is a certified expert in beer. So, who better than he to talk us through the history of all the different variations of beer that exist. Where did American lagers originate? Why are Belgian pale ales so hard to come by nowadays? Pat Fahey is a Master Cicerone and Content Director for the Cicerone® Certification Program Full Article
y Autocomplete Interview - Mayim Bialik Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Mayim Bialik takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's burning questions about herself! Does Mayim Bialik have an Instagram? Is Mayim a real scientist? Is Mayim vegan? Who is she married to? How do you pronounce her name? Mayim answers all these questions and much more! Full Article
y Tech Support - Mayim Bialik Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about neuroscience. Does social media cause sleep disorders? Should we use drugs to boost brain power? Does TikTok stimulate Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Mayim's podcast, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown,” premieres this fall. Full Article
y Mythbusting - Dr. Carl Hart Debunks Drug Myths By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0000 Scientist Dr. Carl Hart, author of the forthcoming book "Drug Use for Grown-ups," helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about drugs.. Dr. Hart has spent his career researching the effects of drugs on the body and is here to help us understand some common misunderstandings. Is marijuana really a gateway drug? Is the opioid crisis getting worse? Are drugs more addictive than alcohol? Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Guy Makes Incredible Sand Art By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Artist Andres Amador takes "playing with sand" to a whole new level. His free-flowing and fractal-inspired works of art exist for only a short amount of time, eventually getting swallowed up by the ocean's tides. But, in that timeframe, Andres is able to create unique pieces that are indelible and impactful. Full Article
y 50. Most Googled - Mayim Bialik Answers 50 of the Most Googled Neuroscience Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik answers 50 of the most googled questions about neuroscience. How does a stroke affect the nervous system? How does the nervous system and endocrine system work together? How does it help the body maintain homeostasis? What's the number one most asked question about neuroscience? Watch to find out! Full Article
y 11 Levels of Self-Portraiture: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Artist TM Davy explains how to draw a self-portrait in 11 levels of increasing complexity. Starting off with the ubiquitous "solar head" and moving on to portraits that implement light, shadow and color, TM Davy deftly describes how a drawing evolves through materials and techniques. TM Davy is an New York-based artist and a professor at the School of Visual Arts. To see more of his work visit: http://www.tmdavy.com/ and @tmdavy on Instagram. Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Girl Takes Indoor Skydiving to the Next Level By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Sydney Kennett is one of the world's best indoor skydivers. The 14-year-old champion moves with the grace of a ballerina inside wind tunnels that propel air in excess of 100 miles per hour. Sydney holds numerous top prizes at competitions around the world, and she's even a Guinness World Record holder. Full Article
y Ocean Researcher Debunks Ocean Myths By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 OCEARCH founder and ocean explorer Chris Fischer has been working to protect our oceans and the wildlife that inhabits them. He sits down with WIRED to talk over some common myths associated with the ocean. Is the Bermuda Triangle real? Can sharks smell blood from a mile away? Can the ocean absorb anything? Footage courtesy of OCEARCH Full Article
y WIRED25 2020: Brie Larson, Van Jones, and Elijah Allan-Blitz on VR and Empathy By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:17:00 +0000 Brie Larson, Van Jones, and Elijah Allan-Blitz joined the WIRED25 event to discuss what divides us, and their approach with VR films to bridge those gaps. Full Article
y WIRED25 2020: Nia DaCosta Discusses Candyman, Horror Movies, and Black Pain By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:55:00 +0000 Nia DaCosta spoke with Jason Parham at WIRED25 about black trauma, making old horror stories modern, and how the pandemic is affecting the film industry. Full Article
y WIRED25 2020: Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar on Community and Curbing Racism By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:45:00 +0000 Sarah Friar, CEO, Nextdoor, in conversation with Lauren Goode, WIRED. Full Article
y WIRED25 2020: Drs. Isla Myers-Smith, Deonie Allen, and Steve Allen on Climate Change and Saving Our Earth By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:07:00 +0000 Microplastics, Arctic sea ice, and our changing climate: Dr. Deonie Allen, Dr. Steve Allen, and Dr. Isla Myers-Smith joined WIRED25 to discuss the challenges our Earth faces, and what we can do about it. Full Article
y WIRED25 2020: Matt Mitchell on Protecting Yourself From Digital Surveillance By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:33:00 +0000 Matt Mitchell, founder of CryptoHarlem, joined WIRED25 to discuss online surveillance, "digital stop-and-frisk," and how law enforcement continues to target people of color. Full Article
y WIRED25 2020: Anthony Fauci on the Covid-19 Pandemic By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Anthony S. Fauci, director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in conversation with Steven Levy, WIRED. Full Article
y WIRED25 2020: Audrey Tang on How Taiwan Coded Its Way Out of a Pandemic By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:25:00 +0000 Audrey Tang, digital minister, Taiwan, in conversation with Adam Rogers, WIRED. Full Article