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Autocomplete Interview - The Best of Autocomplete 2019: Funniest Moments from Stranger Things, Spider-Man and More

Tom Holland, Zendaya, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Dove Cameron, Jon Hamm, David Tennant, Novak Djokovic, Daniel Radcliffe, Sophie Turner, Jack Black, and much more answer the web's most searched questions about themselves.




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Tradecraft - Former Secret Service Agent Explains How to Detect Counterfeit Money

Former Secret Service Agent Jonathan Wackrow explains how the Service keeps counterfeit currency out of circulation. The Secret Service was installed to combat counterfeit money during the Civil War, and the Service still to this day works tirelessly to suppress counterfeits. Wackrow served in the Presidential Protection Division in Washington, DC, and managed numerous high-level security operations in the U.S. and abroad.




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Mythbusting - Doctor Debunks Common Medical Myths

Medical doctor Seema Yasmin helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about medicine and health. Does your heart really skip a beat when you sneeze? Is it safe to eat genetically modified foods? Is hand sanitizer the best way to clean your hands? Dr. Seema Yasmin is the Director at the Stanford Center for Health Communication and a clinical assistant professor at Stanford Medical School. Her forthcoming books include Debunked! and Muslim Women Are Everything, out April 2020.




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Scientist Explains How to Levitate Objects With Sound

Believe it or not, levitating objects aren't just the stuff of science fiction and magic shows. There are actually many different forms of levitation including something called acoustic levitation, which uses powerful sound waves to trap objects in mid-air. WIRED spoke with a physicist at Argonne National Laboratory to find out how acoustic levitation works and what it's used for.




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Startup Founders Share Their Biggest Mistakes | WIRED Smarter

At WIRED Smarter 2018 and 2019, we sat down with some of the UK's leading startup founders and leaders and asked them about their biggest mistakes, most important lessons and how business will change in the future. WIRED Smarter 2020 is a one-day, multi-tracked business conference that explores the most critical trends, insights and innovations disrupting the way we engage our customers. Dedicated tracks to retail and money have been confirmed for 2020. For more information on WIRED Smarter: http://wired.uk/smarter ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. #wiredsmarter #business #founders CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired




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Mythbusting - Dr. Seema Yasmin Debunks Coronavirus Myths

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?




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How Covid-19 Immunity Compares to Other Diseases

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.




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Mythbusting - Sleep Expert Debunks Common Sleep Myths

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.




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What If... We defunded the police? | What If

While “defund the police” makes for a catchy slogan, the logic behind it is nuanced. Although the slogan was popularised by the George Floyd protests in the US, theorists in the UK have been discussing whether we should reallocate police funds for decades. We spoke to Dr Adam Elliott-Cooper, who says that by reinvesting in youth services, education and training we could eventually get to a point where we don't need the police at all.




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Mythbusting - Doctor Debunks Common Health Myths

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?




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Mythbusting - Internet Expert Debunks Cybersecurity Myths

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.




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Tech Support - Travis & Lyn-Z Pastrana Answer Stunt Questions From Twitter

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.




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Mythbusting - Dr. Carl Hart Debunks Drug Myths

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?




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Ocean Researcher Debunks Ocean Myths

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




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WIRED25 2020: Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar on Community and Curbing Racism

Sarah Friar, CEO, Nextdoor, in conversation with Lauren Goode, WIRED.




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WIRED25 2020: Dr. Lisa Piccirillo on Cracking Unsolved Mathematical Problems

The Conway Knot had been a mathematical puzzle for half a century, until Dr. Lisa Piccirillo came along and solved it in a week. She spoke with physics teacher Rhett Allain at WIRED25 about impossible problems, "sliciness," and thinking outside the circle.




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WIRED25 2020: Patrice Peck on Building Covid Resources for Black Communities

Patrice Peck, journalist and creator of the newsletter Coronavirus News for Black Folks, spoke with Alan Henry at WIRED25 about the need to reach underrepresented groups and the power of trustworthy information, now more than ever.




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Mythbusting - Debunking Election and Social Media Myths

With the upcoming presidential election there's been plenty of talk about social media's potential impact. MIT professor Sinan Aral takes a look at some common myths swirling around social media and the upcoming election, and examines their validity. Can social media actually sway elections? Does fake news spread faster than real news? Are voting booths hack-proof? Sinan Aral is the David Austin professor of management at MIT, Director of MIT's initiative on the digital economy and the author of the book "The Hype Machine."




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Mythbusting - Happiness Researcher Debunks Happiness Myths

Amy Blankson, the founder and CEO of Fearless Positivity, debunks some myths we've all heard about "happiness." Is it true that you either "have" happiness or you don't? Is social media making us less happy? Does success lead to happiness?




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Understanding Algorithms With Sinead Bovell

Do algorithms enhance our worst behaviors? How do algorithms influence our world views? Are social media algorithms making the world worse? Tech journalist Sinead Bovell talks with an ex-YouTube engineer, a former design ethicist from Google and an Oxford professor about the impact algorithms are having in our lives.




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Tech Support - Joe Manganiello Answers Dungeons & Dragons Questions From Twitter

Actor and D&D Dungeon Master Joe Manganiello uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about Dungeons & Dragons. ARCHENEMY is In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand December 11




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The Drop In with Guy Raz | Steven Galanis on Coming to Grips with Unexpected Growth

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | When social isolation began, Cameo founder Steven Galanis thought his company’s days were numbered, when in reality the opposite occurred. Discover how Galanis is managing record-breaking growth in the midst of a global pandemic in conversation with Guy Raz.




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The Drop In with Guy Raz | Sal Khan on Filling in Gaps for a Community in Need

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | Guy Raz speaks to Sal Khan, founder of the non-profit educational organization Khan Academy, about adapting to meet the needs of both students and employees during the pandemic.




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Researcher Breaks Down Cyberpunk Video Games

In this episode of Game Over(analyzed), Associated Researcher of Media Culture Lars Schmeink breaks down how cyberpunk is portrayed in modern video games. Most people recognize the cyberpunk aesthetic from movies like Blade Runner and The Matrix, but there are plenty of video games that fit into this subgenre as well. Lars talks about how the cybernetic enhancements from games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution relate to both real-life and cyberpunk fiction. Lars Schmeink is an Associated Researcher of Media Culture with Hans-Bredow-Institut. Lars is co-editor of "The Routledge Companion to Cyberpunk Culture” (https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Companion-to-Cyberpunk-Culture-1st-Edition/McFarlane-Schmeink-Murphy/p/book/9780815351931).




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Why Humans Can’t Run Cheetah Speeds (70mph) and How We Could

Why is it that cheetahs can run so fast? How can humans get to be that fast? Cheetah biologist Adrienne Crosier and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chris Raynor explain why cheetahs are so quick and why humans and limited comparatively. Adrienne Crosier is a biologist and manager of the cheetah reproductive and research program at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. SCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation You can find Dr. Chris Raynor on his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNgMVaiBmD2W701dALL9Iw Cheetah x-rays courtesy of Cheetah.org: https://cheetah.org/ Cheetah anatomy illustrations courtesy of Jun Huang and Jun's Anatomy: https://www.junsanatomy.com/ Human/cheetah concept illustrations by Max Wittert IG: @maxwittert | Twitter: @waxmittert Additional images from Getty and Alamy The Oldschool PC Font sourced from VileR at https://int10h.org/oldschool-pc-fonts/




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How Two Leaders are Trailblazing and Innovating Around Company Culture

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for City National Bank | As part of a series of one-on-one conversations with business leaders, City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey and Angela Benton, founder and CEO of consumer data company Streamlytics, discuss the optimism, communication, and empathy critical to success as business leaders. Explore more of the series with City National Bank Member FDIC. *This was shot in accordance with the Covid-19 guidelines set as of the date of filming.




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Mythbusting - Meteorologist Debunks Weather Myths

Chief Meteorologist for WNBC Janice Huff takes a look at some common myths we've all heard about the weather and meteorology, and parses out which are fact, and which are pure fiction. Can tornadoes cross water? Can lightning strike the same place twice? Are rainbows only seven colors?




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Mythbusting - NASA's Dr. Lori Glaze Debunks Mars Myths

Dr. Lori Glaze takes a look at some common myths we've all heard about the weather and meteorology, and parses out which are fact, and which are pure fiction.




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The Sound Design of Mank

David Fincher wanted to recall the look and feel of movies from the 1930s, but in a subtle way. For the sound design, that meant finding a range of characteristics that would remind the audience of old-fashioned sound.




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Review: Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra Phones

Julian Chokkattu takes Samsung's new phones, the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra, for a spin.




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What is the science behind unconscious bias? | WIRED Live

The term ‘unconscious bias’ has become a staple within diversity and inclusion initiatives – but what is the science behind it, and how does it really impact us as a society? Dr Pragya Agarwal, Behavioural Scientist offers a new perspective focused on the neuroscience behind unconscious bias at WIRED Live 2021. "The first step is to acknowledge that we are biased, and carry bias in our lives"




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What Do Cities Look Like Under a Microscope?

A subway pole, a turnstile, a seat....what kinds of bacteria and microbes live on these surfaces? Dr. Christopher Mason and his team swabbed every subway station in New York City, and many around the globe, to come up with the answers. Dr. Mason is a Professor of Genomics Physiology and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine




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Autocomplete Interview - Emily Blunt & Dwayne Johnson Answer The Web's Most Searched Questions

"Jungle Cruise" stars Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What was Emily's first film role? Does she speak Spanish? What does Dwayne Johnson eat in a day? And why is his nickname "The Rock?" Emily and Dwayne answer all these questions and much, much more! JUNGLE CRUISE debuts in theatres and on Disney+ with Premier Access starting July 30th.




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Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3

The Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 are Samsung's newest folding phones. Both have bright and colorful 120-Hz screens that are easy to read in daylight, and both have an IPX8 water-resistance rating. And while the Flip3 is wonderfully compact, the Fold3 has made multitasking even easier. Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu takes us through both phones and why you don't necessarily need a folding phone, but you may want one.




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Dune Costume Designers Break Down Dune’s Stillsuits

In 'Dune,' inhabitants of the desert planet wear full-body stillsuits for their survival. These stillsuits capture moisture and recycle it into drinking water. Jacqueline West and Bob Morgan, costume designers on 'Dune,' explain how they approached designing the suits for the film.




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RE:WIRED 2021: Rashad Robinson on Freedom of Speech and Accountability

Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, addresses the importance of holding social media platforms accountable in regards to freedom of speech.




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21 Levels of Dunking: Easy to Complex

Professional dunker C.J. Champion explains dunking in 21 levels of difficulty. From from standard, basic dunk on an 8 foot hoop to jumping over whole other people, watch as C.J. breaks down all there is to know about the art of dunking a basketball.




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Force of Wonder with Tech Founder Curtis Lee | WIRED Brand Lab

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Nissan | Tech founder and entrepreneur Curtis Lee believes that technology should be intuitive, beautiful, and thrilling by design. Watch as he explores these principles with the ARIYA - the all new electric vehicle from Nissan.Learn more here: https://www.nissanusa.com/ariya/reserve/premiere




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First Look: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022

Samsung has debuted three new smartphones—the Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+, S22—and three Android tablets in various sizes at Samsung Unpacked 2022. WIRED's Julian Chokkattu takes a look at the newest features.




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Samsung S22 Ultra Explained in 3 Minutes

Julian Chokkattu, Reviews Editor for WIRED, walks us through a few of the Samsung S22 Ultra's new features.




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Obsessed - Inside the World's Greatest Dungeons & Dragons Game

Remember that game of Dungeons & Dragons you started when you were 11? What if it never stopped? Robert Wardhaugh has been the Dungeon Master for a D&D game that's been going on for over 40 years. In his game, once you start playing...you keep playing.




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Inside the Deepest Underground Lab in the US

This is the Sanford Underground Research Facility, the deepest underground laboratory in the United States. This facility houses 10 different labs, conducting experiments that can only be done well beneath the Earth's surface. WIRED takes a tour of three labs studying dark matter, neutrinos, and geothermal energy.




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Obsessed - How This Treasure Hunter Finds Underwater Riches

Leigh Webber doesn't just find treasure as a hobby, he does it for a living. Armed with an incredibly powerful magnet, Leigh discovers incredible hidden treasurers all around the globe. From the water's great depths, Leigh has pulled up everything from gold coins to an entire BMW motorcycle. Check out Leigh's channel 'Bondi Treasure Hunter' here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BondiTreasureHunter




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Biologist Explains the Unexpected Origins of Feathers in Fashion

Feathery looks are a staple of modern fashion. Biologist and author Thor Hanson explores the unexpected origins of feathers in fashion, and how our quest for plumes brought some species to the brink of extinction.




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Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2022

Say hello to two new foldable phones, new smartwatches, and a new pair of wireless earbuds from Samsung.




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Change Makers with June Angelides | WIRED Partnership

Branded Video with ServiceNow: Mums in Tech founder June Angelides took matters into her own hands on maternity leave by setting up the first coding school for mothers. At a time where an urgent need for diversity in the tech world is colliding with an equally pressing need for talent, Angelides and ServiceNow are tackling this issue head-on.




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Re:WIRED GREEN 2022: Going Electric Isn’t Enough—We Need a Clean Resilient Energy Grid to Run It

Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez, assistant professor at UC San Diego, discusses our electrical grid and the goal of “making everything electric” to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. But that in itself is not enough, she says. Our goal must be to build resilient energy systems that can operate sustainably and incorporate clean energy solutions. She starts by discussing what we can do today, then takes us forward into what a clean, resilient grid might look like decades from now.




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Former NASA Astronaut Breaks Down a Rocket Launch

Every rocket launch is different and it takes a lot of people and safety checks to ensure that a 5.75 million pound rocket can safely launch into space. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and spacecraft communicator in the Mission Control Center breaks down what happens from eight hours before liftoff until launch. Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Brad Wickham Edito: Joshua Pullar Expert: Mike Massimino Producer: Katherine Wzorek Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Jack Belisle Sound: Jeff Gaumer Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell




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Autocomplete Interview - Nigel Ng & Uncle Roger Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Nigel Ng and Uncle Roger take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Why does Uncle Roger say, 'hiya'? Where is Uncle Roger from? When did Nigel Ng start comedy? Does Nigel have an accent? Does he speak Chinese? Nigel and Uncle Roger answer all these questions and much more! Director: Alexandra Coccia Director of Photography: Bradley Wickham Editor: Paul Tael Talent: Nigel Ng Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff Audio: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Ralphy Vasquez Groomer / Hair & Make-Up: Yev Write-Mason Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz




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Tech Support - Immunologist Answers Immune System Questions From Twitter

Scientist and Immunologist Dr. Shruti Naik answers the internet's burning questions about our immune systems. Are viruses alive? Is chicken soup actually good for the immune system? What does the spleen even do? Is playing in dirt good for your child's health?? Dr. Shruti answers all these questions and much more! Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Brad Wickham Editor: Chris Davies Expert: Dr. Shruti Naik Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Brittany Berger Audio: Sean Paulsen Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell