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Why It's Almost Impossible to Climb 15 Meters in 5 Secs. (ft. Alex Honnold)

In 2020 climbing will be an official Olympic sport with three events -- lead, bouldering and speed climbing. The fastest time up the standard 15 meter speed wall is 5.48 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez climbs with junior champion Jordan Fishman and professional climber Alex Honnold to find out.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Lily Collins & Nicholas Hoult Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Tolkien stars Lily Collins and Nicholas Hoult take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. How do you get Lily Collins' eyebrows? Is Nicholas Hoult related to Tom Cruise? Where was Lily Collins raised? Tolkien is in theaters May 10




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Wu-Tang Clan Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

U-God, Inspectah Deck, and Masta Killa of the Wu-Tang Clan take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What does Wu-Tang Clan stand for? Is Logic in Wu-Tang? How was Wu-Tang Clan formed? Check out WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS & MEN on SHOWTIME.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Wanda Sykes Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Wanda Sykes takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. How does Wanda Sykes do her hair? What's Wanda's REAL name? Who does she play on Blackish? Wanda answers all these questions and more! WANDA SYKES; NOT NORMAL is available on Netflix May 21st




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Charles Melton Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

The Sun is Also a Star and Riverdale actor Charles Melton takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Who is Charles Melton dating? Can Charles speak Korean? Can he sing?? Charles answers all these questions and more! The Sun is Also a Star is in theaters May 17th.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jessica Alba & Gabrielle Union Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

LA's Finest stars Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Jessica Alba know how to dance? How did Gabrielle Union meet Dwayne Wade? Is Jessica still acting? How was Gabrielle discovered? Jessica and Gabrielle answer all these questions and more! L.A.’s Finest is currently available on Spectrum’s On Demand platform.




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Obsessed - How This Guy Became a World Champion Boomerang Thrower

Logan Broadbent is one of the world's top boomerang throwers. To throw and catch with his level of precision requires a solid understanding of aeronautics, weather, physics, athletic endurance and the ability to build world class boomerangs from scratch.




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Why Solving a Rubik's Cube in Under 3 Seconds is Almost Impossible

The current world record for solving a Rubik's cube is 3.47 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explores the mind-boggling math and finger-twisting world of speed cubing.




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Inside the Science Behind This Incredible Water-Based Illusion

WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez visits with Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman to learn about illusions showing water that appears to stand still or float upward, wheels that appear to move backwards, and more.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jon Hamm & David Tennant Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Good Omens stars Jon Hamm and David Tennant take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What happened to Jon Hamm's voice? Is David Tennant related to Charlie Sheen? How did Jon meet Paul Rudd? Did David carry the Olympic torch? David and Jon answer all these questions and more! The Good Omens six-episode limited series premieres on Amazon Prime May 31st




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Thomas Middleditch & O'Shea Jackson Jr. Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Godzilla: King of the Monsters stars Thomas Middleditch and O'Shea Jackson Jr. take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves and the Godzilla franchise. Is O'Shea Jackson Jr. related to Ice Cube? Is Thomas Middleditch Jewish? What does Godzilla's roar sound like? Why does Godzilla attack cities? Thomas and O'Shea answer all these questions and more! Godzilla: King of the Monsters roars into theaters May 31st




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Sophie Turner & Jessica Chastain Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

X-Men: Dark Phoenix stars Sophie Turner and Jessica Chastain answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. Is Sophie Turner a natural redhead? Is Jessica Chastain Ron Howard's daughter? Is Jessica vegan? Is Sophie related to Boy George? Jessica and Sophie answer all these questions and more! X-Men: Dark Phoenix premieres Friday, June 7 in theaters everywhere.




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Obsessed - How to Make and Throw an Indoor Boomerang

World boomerang champion Logan Broadbent demonstrates how to make an indoor boomerang, aka "roomerang," using just a few pieces of paper, glue and scissors.




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New York Innovators Series: How One New York Company Brings Hollywood To The Empire State | WIRED Brand Lab

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Empire State Development | Branch VFX, a visual effects company in Albany, is an important member of the growing creative economy in upstate New York. The entire capitol region attracts talent interested in being part of an affordable and supportive community where great ideas thrive.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Mindy Kaling & Emma Thompson Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Late Night stars Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. Is Mindy Kaling married? Is Emma Thompson in Star Wars? What ethnicity is Mindy? How many languages does Emma Thompson speak? Emma and Mindy answer all these questions and more! Late Night in theaters now!




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Obsessed - How This Artist Makes Mirrors Out of Pompoms and Wooden Tiles

Daniel Rozin, Artist and Professor, Interactive Telecommunications Program, NYU, makes mechanical "mirrors" out of uncommon objects that mimic the viewer's movements and form.




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

Ian Hecox, Mari Takahashi, and Courtney Miller of Smosh answer the web's most searched questions about Smosh and themselves. Is Ian Hecox related to Abraham Lincoln? How did Mari Takahashi chip her tooth? What breed is Courtney Miller's dog? The folks from Smosh answer all these questions, and more! Smosh is the biggest sketch comedy brand on the Internet! Find them on their YouTube channels Smosh, Smosh Pit, Smosh Games & SmoshCast.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Tom Holland, Zendaya & Jacob Batalon Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Spider-Man: Far From Home stars Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon answer the web's most searched questions about Spider-Man and themselves. Is Spider-Man an Avenger? Does Tom Holland do his own stunts? What does Zendaya's name mean? Does Jacob Batalon have a Twitter account? Spider-Man: Far From Home is in theaters everywhere July 2




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard & Noah Schnapp Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and Noah Schnapp answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves and Stranger Things. Does Millie Bobby Brown dance? What's Finn Wolfhard's band called? Is Noah Schnapp perfect? Is Stranger Things 3 the last season?? The cast answers all these questions and more! Stranger Things season 3 is streaming now on Netflix




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Winona Ryder & David Harbour Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Stranger Things stars Winona Ryder and David Harbour answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What is Winona Ryder's real name? Does David Harbour play video games? When did Winona start acting? Is David a nice guy?? The Stranger Things stars answer all these questions and more! Stranger Things season 3 is streaming now on Netflix.




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Why It's Almost Impossible to Hit a 160 MPH Tennis Serve

Some of the best tennis players have incredibly fast serve speeds. The fastest official serve is 157 MPH, but could it be even faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks into the science and skill of sizzling serves.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Eric Andre Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

The Lion King star Eric Andre takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Are Eric Andre's shows real? Is Eric a genius? What instrument does he play? Eric answers all these questions and more! Disney's The Lion King is in theaters everywhere July 19!




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Obsessed - How This Artist Makes Sculptures Out of Old Typewriter Parts

Artist Jeremy Mayer has dedicated himself to transforming mechanical typewriter parts, and only typewriter parts, into detailed sculptures of birds, insects and human figures.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Machine Gun Kelly Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Machine Gun Kelly takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What's Machine Gun Kelly's real name? What was his first ever song? Does he have a girlfriend? A wife? Is he single??? Machine Gun Kelly answers all these questions and more!




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Vision Scientist Explains Why These Praying Mantises Are Wearing 3D Glasses

Researchers at Newcastle University, UK have been studying stereoscopic vision in praying mantises by having them wear tiny 3D glasses. WIRED's Matt Simon talks with Jenny Read, a vision scientist who led the research, about how their vision compares with humans and what that means for machine vision.




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Obsessed - How This Woman Started Diving in DIY Subs

Marine biologist Shanee Stopnitzky is on a mission to spend as much time under the ocean's surface as possible. To achieve her goal, she bought two used and broken submarines, and is fixing them up, making them functional again, learning as she goes.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Charlie Puth Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Charlie Puth takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself.




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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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Astronomer Explains How SETI Searches for Aliens

Is there any life beyond Earth? SETI Institute Director Emeritus Jill Tarter believes we will find that answer in the 21st century. Jill explains the science and logistics that goes into searching for extra-terrestrial life, and the reasons why there's still so much to explore.




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Seismologist Explains How to Prepare for a Massive Earthquake

What will happen once "The Big One" hits? Lucy Jones, a seismologist who studies natural disasters, breaks down the impact a large earthquake would have on society, explaining what causes earthquakes, and what we can do to prevent major catastrophes in the event of a massive temblor.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Novak Djokovic Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Novak Djokovic takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is Novak Djokovic the best ever? What does Novak eat for breakfast? When did he start playing tennis? What color are his eyes? Novak answers all these questions, and more!




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Anderson Cooper Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Anderson Cooper takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Who was Anderson Cooper named after? What is Anderson like in real life? Does he actually have eyebrows? Anderson answers all these questions and more! Watch Anderson Cooper 360° weeknights on CNN and catch Anderson & Andy Cohen's show, AC2, on tour this fall.




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See the Visual Effects That Brought Avengers: Endgame to Life

Jen Underdahl, Visual Effects Producer for Marvel Entertainment, provides WIRED with an in-depth look at the most impressive visual effects featured in Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War. Jen explains how they crafted "Smart Hulk," made Chris Evans look considerably older, and how they were able to digitally create the entirety of the Avengers' time suits. Avengers: Endgame is available on Digital and Blu-ray now




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Technique Critique - Disease Expert Breaks Down Pandemic Scenes From Film & TV

Brian Amman, ecologist for the Centers for Disease Control, takes a look at disastrous pandemics from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate their depictions really are.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Jim Gaffigan Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Jim Gaffigan takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is Jim Gaffigan Mormon? Is Jim Canadian? Is he a priest? Jim answers all these questions and more! Jim Gaffigan stars in American Dreamer. See American Dreamer in theaters now in NY and in additional cities and On Demand September 20, 2019




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How This Artist Collapses Dimensions

Artist Alexa Meade paints on people to make them look like paintings of people. She's developed a style that flattens 3 dimensional objects into what at first appears to be a 2D image. See more at https://alexameade.com




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Liam Payne Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Liam Payne takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Who is Liam Payne's best friend? Who does Liam support? What's Liam's favorite food? Can he sing? Is he a daddy? Liam answers all these questions, and more! Liam Payne's new single “Stack It Up” ft. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is out now. Listen here: https://LiamPayne.lnk.to/StackItUpPR




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Scientist Explains How to Study the Metabolism of Ultra High Flying Geese

Bar-headed geese are the SR-71's of the avian world, soaring to 26,000 feet. To learn how their bodies function so well at altitude researchers raised a gaggle of geese, introduced them to a wind tunnel, strapped tiny masks to their beaks and sensor packs on their backs.




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Why Your Brain Confuses Colors

What is color constancy and how does it trick our brain into seeing colors that aren't really there? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez and neuroscientist David Eagleman use ambiguous photographs and giant props to explain light, color and the science of illusions.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Lilly Singh Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Lilly Singh takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Why is Lilly Singh called superwoman? Is Lilly married to The Rock? Is she in Stranger Things? How many YouTube subs does she have? Lilly answers all these questions and more!




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Gwen Stefani Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Gwen Stefani takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. What's Gwen Stefani's phone number? What was Gwen Stefani's first job? What's her real name? Is she Armenian? Gwen answers all of these questions and more! The Voice airs Mondays & Tuesdays 8/7c on NBC Shot on location at Park Hyatt New York




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Dove Cameron Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Dove Cameron takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Who does Dove Cameron look like? What's she like in real life? Is she a twin? Dove answers all these questions and more! Dove Cameron stars in Disney Channel's Descendants 3, available now on Disney Channel and on https://disneynow.com/ Her new singles "Bloodshot" and "Waste" are now streaming on all platforms: https://dovecameron.lnk.to/BloodshotWaste




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Researcher Explains Deepfake Videos

Sam Gregory, program director at the human rights nonprofit WITNESS, talks with WIRED senior writer Tom Simonite about the implications of Deepfake videos and how we can adjust to this new and improving technology.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Kevin Smith Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot director Kevin Smith takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is Kevin Smith a good director? What's Kevin Smith's diet? Why does he always wear hockey jerseys? Did he discover Chris Hemsworth? Kevin answers all these questions and more! Jay and Silent Bob Reboot will be in theaters nationwide on October 15 & 17, 2019. Tickets are available at: FathomEvents.com/Reboot




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Research Suggests Cats Like Their Owners as Much as Dogs

Cats are famously temperamental and are generally considered to be less loyal and social than dogs. But recent research suggests that cats actually have similar levels of attachment to their human caregivers as dogs and infants. WIRED's Arielle Pardes spoke with Kristyn Vitale from Oregon State University's Human-Animal Interaction Lab to find out more.




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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 Autocomplete Interviews - Niall Horan Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Niall Horan takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How did Niall Horan get famous? Is Niall Horan left-handed? Was Niall in One Direction? How can you get him to notice you on Twitter? Does he like Harry Potter? Niall answers all these questions and much more!




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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.




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Laser Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty

Donna Strickland, PhD, professor at the University of Waterloo, is challenged to explain lasers to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.




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WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Lele Pons Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Lele Pons takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. What is Lele Pons's real name? Who is Lele Pons's best friend? Does Lele speak Spanish? Is she Camila Cabello's sister? Lele answers all these questions and much more! Check out Lele Pon's new music with Favian Lovo and Lyanno: "Los Puti"