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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Monkeypox, a viral disease with outbreaks spreading in the U.S. and Europe, is posing a lot of questions. WIRED spoke with epidemiologist Dr. Danielle Ompad to answer some of the most common questions about monkeypox. What does it look like? How does it spread? How do you test for it? Is there a vaccine?Director: Maya DangerfieldEditor: Kelso HarperExpert: Dr. Danielle OmpadLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Samantha VélezProduction Manager: Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Diego RentschSpecial Thanks: @DrCharlesMD1, @grace_oliviat1d, @kokofaceyoga

Clerks III director Kevin Smith knows a lot about a lot of things, but he really knows a lot about Star Wars. So, who better to have tell us everything we need to know about the Jedi and Sith that appear in the Star Wars movies? Watch as Kevin talks in detail about Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, (Sith Lord?) Jar Jar Binks and much more! CLERKS III will be released exclusively in theaters on September 13th-18th by Lionsgate in partnership with Fathom Events. Kevin will also continue on his “Convenience Tour” roadshow though November with more information about tickets here - https://clerks3.movie Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Matt Krueger Editor: Patrick Biesemans Talent: Kevin Smith Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Melissa Cho, Samantha Velez Production Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Carol Wachockier Audio: Kara Johnson Cam Op/Gaffer: Shay Eberle-Gunst Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Paul Tael Clerks III is out in theaters on September 13, for two nights only. Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Matt Krueger Editor: Patrick Biesemans Talent: Kevin Smith Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Melissa Cho, Samantha Velez Production Managers: Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Carol Wachockier Audio: Kara Johnson Cam Op/Gaffer: Shay Eberle-Gunst Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch

GE Profile laundry takes the guesswork out of the equation. This video discusses exactly how and why this technology works.

Photographer Camille Seaman has spent years documenting our changing world through her lens. In this talk she shares some of her most striking work.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with EY | How does cloud data management benefit hospitals? Better patient care, restoring precious space to clinical use, and the ability to leverage cutting edge computing. Alicia M Johnson, Consulting Principal, Technology Transformation, Ernst & Young LLP and B.J. Moore, CIO and EVP of Real Estate Strategy and Operations, Providence discuss the next data evolution in healthcare.

Hasan Minhaj takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. When was Hasan Minhaj on "The Daily Show"? When did Hasan get married? When did he start comedy? Is he a doctor? Is he related to Nicki Minaj? Hasan answers all these questions and much, much more! Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Paul Carmine Editor: Richard Trammell Talent: Hasan Minhaj Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Talent Booker: Mica Medoff Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

'Enola Holmes 2' star Millie Bobby Brown answers the web's most searched questions about herself. Does Millie Bobby Brown like waffles? Is Millie cousins with Noah Schnapp? Does Millie have the Eleven tattoo? Is she a producer on Enola Holmes? Where did she meet Jake Bongiovi? Millie answers all these questions and much more! Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Jason Malizia Talent: Millie Bobby Brown Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Gaffer: Luis Chavez Audio: Gabe Quiroga Production Assistants: Lea Donenberg and Kevin Dooley Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz

'Jack Ryan' stars John Krasinski and Michael Kelly take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. How many movies has John Krasinkski directed? Is John in every episode of The Office? Does Michael Kelly speak Spanish? Does he do audiobooks? Does Jack Ryan follow the books? Is it a real story? John and Michael answer all these questions and much more! Watch Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Season 3 now streaming on Prime Video Hashtag: #JackRyan Twitter: @JackRyanPV Instagram: @JackRyanPV Facebook: @JackRyanPV Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Mark Rodgers Editor: Joshua Pullar Talent: John Krasinski, Michael Kelly Talent Booker: Tara Burke Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Labcorp | One of the biggest challenges for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and their caregivers is the path to a correct diagnosis. Recent advancements in biomarker technology are about to change that by measuring neurodegeneration in the brain, differentiating Alzheimer’s from other forms of neurodegenerative disorders, and even producing a diagnosis years before symptoms appear. Dr. Marcia Eisenberg, Chief Scientific Officer at Labcorp, shares the development of these technologies and their implementation, physician and Professor of Neurology Dr. Marwan Sabbagh speaks to the impact of these advancements and Jamie Haendel shares her personal experience with the disease, as daughter and caregiver to Paula Haendel, a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Professional drummer and educator Larnell Lewis explains drumming in 13 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. The Snarky Puppy percussionist explains how drum techniques build upon each other as the easiest levels incorporate the hi-hat, bass and snare drums, and more difficult levels include polyrhythms, the floor tom, ride cymbals, syncopation and much more. Director: Sean Dacanay Director of Photography: Paul Neal Editor: Jordan Calig Talent: Larnell Lewis Producer: Maya Dangerfield Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Sound Engineer: George Seara Audio: Alain Letourneau Cam Op: Jerome W. Tan Gaffer: Jason Ballesteros Production Assistant: Gavin Lee Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Audio Mix Engineer: Ben Lindell

The "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" cast take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. How many Star Treks is Chris Pine in? What book is Hugh Grant reading at the end of Notting Hill? What kind of car does Michelle Rodriguez drive? How long does it take to play Dungeons & Dragons? Chris, Hugh and Michelle answer all these questions and much more! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is out in theaters on March 31, 2023 Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Malcolm Cook Editor: Louville Moore Talent: Hugh Grant, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Peter Brunette Audio: Will Miller Cam Op/Gaffer: Omar Elgohary Production Assistant: John Brodsky Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editors: Ben Harowitz, Diego Rentsch

"The Machine" star Mark Hamill takes the WIRED Autocomplete interview and answers the web's most searched questions about himself. How did he win the role of Luke Skywalker? How did he create The Joker's iconic laugh? Did he really do a voice in "The Little Mermaid?" Find out the answer to these questions and more when Mark Hamill takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview. Director: James Herron Director of Photography: AJ Young Editor: Jordan Calig Talent: Mark Hamill Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Kevin Balash Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza; Meredith Judkins Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich Sound Mixer: Kari Barber Production Assistant: Phillip Arliss; Lauren Boucher Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Today Alex Wellerstein, an historian of nuclear weaponry, breaks down the science behind Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film “Oppenheimer.”

Legendary comic book artist and co-founder of Image Comics Todd McFarlane visits WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter.

Nuclear fusion underpins some of the most basic processes in our universe and holds the promise of virtually limitless, clean, carbon-free energy. Dr. Anne White, Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been challenged to explain the nature of nuclear fusion to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.

Criminologist and former investigator Jillian Peterson answers the internet's thrilling questions about true crime. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Louville Moore Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Cloud Sound Mixer: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Albie Smith Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

Produced by Wired Brand Lab with IBM | As businesses grapple with fluctuating computing demands for an endless suite of technologies, ensuring optimal cloud capacity becomes crucial. How can they keep up without breaking the bank? Discover how IBM Turbonomic on AWS automates the optimization of cloud resources, from EC2 instances to EBS volumes, allowing businesses to reallocate savings and drive growth.

The Police drummer Stewart Copeland answers the internet's burning questions about playing the drums. What is the most difficult song to drum? What's the best way for a beginner to learn how to drum fill? Who's the best drummer he's ever seen live? Stewart answers all these questions and much, much more!Available in three distinct, deluxe editions, Stewart Copelands Police Diaries is now available. https://policediariesbook.com/Director: Justin WolfsonDirector of Photography: Francis BernalEditor: Richard TrammellTalent: Stewart CopelandLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaTalent Booker: Paige Garbarini, Meredith JudkinsCamera Operator: CloudGaffer: Rebecca Van Der MeulenSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Noah BierbrierPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Produced by Wired Brand Lab with IBM | Businesses face growing cybersecurity threats as digital footprints expand. With limited time to stop breaches, how can businesses accelerate detection and response to cyberattacks? Discover how IBM Security QRadar Log Insights on AWS empowers companies to streamline responses across teams with AI-powered workflows.

Has doom and gloom over the potential deadly consequences of AI overshadowed the real opportunities ahead? Two AI pioneers—Fei-Fei Li and Reid Hoffman—discuss why AI is poised to enhance our work and personal lives.

A game-changer in prosthetics has been introduced to the world, and for the first time, amputees are regaining sensation through an electrical signal from their prosthetic arm. Max Ortiz-Catalan, a professor of bionics, explains the process of implanting these mind-controlled bionic arms through direct skeletal attachment. The researcher takes us through every step of this groundbreaking advancement in bionic medicine, from surgically implanting electrodes to fitting the prosthesis and training for everyday use. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Editor: Jordan Calig Expert: Prof. Max Ortiz Catalan Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Gabriela Farfan, the Smithsonian's curator of gems and minerals, answers the internet's burning questions about gemstones. Are all minerals crystals? How are diamonds cut? How do geodes form? Is the Hope Diamond actually cursed? This rock and mineral expert answers all these questions and more. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Ben Finkel Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Gabriela Farfan Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Randy Feldman Sound Mixer: David Campbell Production Assistant: Brittany Barbour Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Ever tried running backwards? Meet Aaron Yoder, one of the world's fastest backward runners who can complete a reverse mile in five and a half minutes. He shares insights into the mechanics that enable such speed and velocity, why looking over your shoulder actually slows you down, and demonstrates just how fast he can run.Director: Charlie JordanDirector of Photography: Craig CampbellEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Aaron YoderCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCamera Operator: Dave LightnerSound Mixer: Larry BrewerProduction Assistant: Rick RaglowPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Andy Morell

Can people distinguish the taste between a cocktail generated by AI and one lovingly crafted by a human bartender? We challenged a group of bar patrons to submit their drink preferences in order to produce two unique cocktails for them to try. Watch and see which drinks align best with individual human flavor profiles: the precision of AI or the art of human craftsmanship.Director: Sean Dacanay; Joe PickardDirector of Photography: Dylan Bergeson; Sean HaveyExpert: Robert GonzalezCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter Brunette; D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCasting Producer: Vanessa BrownGaffer: Cameron NielsenSound Mixer: Greg MillerProduction Assistant: Zachariah Keiler-Bradshaw; Bria Light

Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is she related to Shawn Mendes? What tattoo did she get to commemorate her 'Riverdale' character, Veronica? Why did Rudy stop making videos? The 'Musica' power couple answer all these questions and more!Director: Justin WolfsonDirector of Photography: Francis BernalEditor: Richard TrammellTalent: Camila Mendes, Rudy MancusoLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction & Equipment Manager: Kevin BalashTalent Booker: Meredith Judkins; Jenna CaldwellCamera Operator: Christopher EustecheGaffer: Vincent CotaSound Mixer: Brett Van DeusenProduction Assistant: Sonia ButtPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Doug LarsenSupervising Editor: Ian BryantAssistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow

Shay Mitchell joins WIRED to answer her most searched questions from Google. What's her real name? Who is her partner? Does she own Béis? Can she speak Tagalog? The actor answers all these questions and more!The Max Original THIRST WITH SHAY MITCHELL debuts THURSDAY, MAY 23 on Max. New episodes of the four-episode series will debut weekly.Director: Jackie PhillipsDirector of Photography: AJ YoungEditor: Cory Stevens; Louis LalireTalent: Shay MitchellLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteTalent Booker: Jenna CaldwellCamera Operator: Lucas VilicichSound Mixer: Paul CornettProduction Assistant: Fernando BarajasPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Miranda Cosgrove visits WIRED to answer her most searched questions from Google. When did Miranda start acting? Does she sing the 'iCarly' theme? How old was Miranda Cosgrove when she made the film 'School of Rock?' Miranda answers these questions and plenty more for the WIRED Autocomplete Interview.DESPICABLE ME 4 is in theaters July 3, 2024 https://www.despicable.me/Director: Kristen DeVoreEditor: Louville MooreTalent: Miranda CosgroveCreative Producer: Justin WolfsonLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteTalent Booker: Meredith JudkinsProduction Assistant: Lauren BoucherPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Scout AlterSupervising Editor: Erica DeLeoAssistant Editor: Justin SymondsSpecial Thanks: Glass Engine

Branded Content by AT&T Fiber | Dive into a world where AI personalizes every game, providing infinite variations and intelligent interactions. From in-game assistance to personalized challenges, AI changes everything. With AT&T Fiber and ultra-low latency—experience smooth, dynamic gameplay.

Michael Keaton visits WIRED to answers his most searched questions from Google. Was Michael Keaton the best Batman? Is he in the new Beetlejuice sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?” Was Michael Keaton a stand-up comedian? Where did Michael Keaton grow up? What does he remember about working with Quentin Tarantino? What was it like for Michael Keaton to make the film ‘Birdman’ with Alejandro González Iñárritu? Answers to each of these questions and more lie ahead on the WIRED Autocomplete Interview. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice releases September 6

Microbiologist Dan Buckley joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about microbiology. What's the fastest known bacteria? Is the zombie fungi from "The Last Of Us" realistic? Why is cat poop is dangerous for pregnant people? How did metal-eating bacteria come about? How does horizontal gene transfer work? What microbes should we be most concerned about? Dan Buckley answers these questions and many more await on WIRED Microbiology Support. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Dan Buckley Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Rhyan Lark Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Christopher Eusteche Sound Mixer: Gabe Quiroga Production Assistant: Cerina Shippey Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Gravity, Children of Men, the best Harry Potter movie—and now a seven-part miniseries? With Disclaimer, director Alfonso Cuarón has set out to conquer TV in the name of cinema. The Academy Award-winning director joins WIRED writer Samanth Subramanian to talk about the language of cinema and television—and how they intersect.See more: https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-director-alfonso-cuaron-disclaimer-sci-fi/