y Why It's Almost Impossible to Spin 300 Hula Hoops At Once By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000 For decades hula hoopers have been competing to see who can whirl the greatest number of hoops. The world record is currently 200 hoops, but could it go up? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez examines the science and skills behind the spin. Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Legend in Apex Legends Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:34:00 +0000 Respawn Entertainment's Mohammad Alavi and Griffin Dean break down every playable character in the hit battle royale game, Apex Legends. Mohammad and Griffin explain the difficulties in creating Wraith, why Gibraltar went through so many visual changes and how Apex's newest character, Octane, lost his legs. Full Article
y Technique Critique - Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down Actors Playing Presidents By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Dialect coach Erik Singer once again takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. This time, Erik is focusing on actors's portrayals of US presidents. How close was Josh Brolin to capturing George W. Bush in W.? Is Jay Pharoah's version of Obama true to life? Is it even possible for an actor to accurately portray George Washington? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/ Full Article
y Technique Critique - Lawyer Breaks Down Courtroom Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Lucy Lang, Executive Director, Institute For Innovation In Prosecution at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, takes a look at courtroom scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are. Full Article
y Technique Critique - Former CIA Chief of Disguise Breaks Down Spy Scenes From Film & TV By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise, takes a look at spy scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are. Full Article
y How One NY Company Is Changing Cancer Treatment | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED for Empire State Development | OmniSeq, a cancer diagnostic laboratory in upstate New York has developed an innovative genetic analysis pipeline to help match patients' tissue samples with the most effective cancer treatments currently available. In fact, their testing is so efficient that their tissue success rate is nearly 15% higher than other companies. Full Article
y IT Specialist Tries The New Bose Frames For A Day | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Bose | Follow Silicon Valley renaissance man, Jay Hammonds, as he tries out the new audio wearable from Bose - The Bose Frames Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Colin Farrell & Danny DeVito Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Dumbo stars Colin Farrell and Danny DeVito take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Can Colin Farrell dance? Is Danny DeVito nice? Can Colin really play the piano? Was Danny supposed to be Wolverine?? Disney's DUMBO is in theaters March 29 Full Article
y Why Averaging 95% From the Free-Throw Line is Almost Impossible By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 The very best basketball free throw shooters can sink the ball about 90 percent of the time. What would it take to get to 95 percent? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez steps up to the foul line with top shooter Steve Nash to find out. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Queer Eye Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, Tan France, and Bobby Berk answer the internet's most searched questions about Queer Eye themselves. How long have the Queer Eye guys known each other? Do the guests on the show get to keep the furniture? Is Tan France naturally grey? Does Antoni have a cookbook? The Fab Five answer all these questions and more! Queer Eye: Season 3 is streaming on Netflix now. Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Guy Became a World Yo-Yo Champion By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 In this episode of Obsessed, Gentry Stein shows off the wild tricks that helped him become a world yo-yo champion. Full Article
y Mixed Reality Shows the Impact of Climate Change on Charleston in 2100 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0000 The Weather Channel used mixed reality to show how climate change-related flooding will impact Charleston in the year 2100. Full Article
y NASA Twin Study: How Space Changes Our Bodies By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000 NASA's Scott Kelly spent a year on board the International Space Station to test the effects of space travel on his body, while his identical twin and fellow astronaut Mark Kelly remained on earth. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez speaks with Dr. Francine Garrett-Bakelman, lead author of "The NASA Twins Study: A multidimensional analysis of a year-long human spaceflight," to hear about the groundbreaking results of their study and to find out what it means for the future of human spaceflight. Full Article
y WIRED Tradecraft - Retired Navy SEAL Explains How to Prepare for Any Situation By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and crisis management professional, explains how we can prepare for almost any emergency situation by being ultra aware of our surroundings. Full Article
y The Slow Mo Guys Break Down Slow Motion Videos By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:30:00 +0000 Gav and Dan, also known as The Slow Mo Guys, react to some of the internet's most incredible slow motion videos. As true experts on the subject, Gav and Dan give their insights on how some of these videos may have been made, as well as what makes them so compelling. Their current YouTube Original, Planet Slow Mo, is currently airing on their channel. Full Article
y WIRED Tradecraft - Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why do we interlace our fingers? Can a poker player actually hide their body language? Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Character in Mortal Kombat 11 Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:34:00 +0000 WARNING: This video contains graphic gameplay footage. Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series and Director of Mortal Kombat 11, explains the backstories of each and every character in Mortal Kombat 11. Mortal Kombat 11 is now available for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch and PC. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Anthony Mackie Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Avengers: Endgame star Anthony Mackie takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is he a vegan? Is he actually friends with Sebastian Stan, the Winter Soldier? Anthony answers all these questions and more! Avengers: Endgame is in theaters everywhere now! Full Article
y Why It's Almost Impossible to Climb 15 Meters in 5 Secs. (ft. Alex Honnold) By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
y A Harvard Professor Explains What the Avengers Can Teach Us About Philosophy By www.wired.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 SPOILER ALERT: This video contains spoilers about many of the MCU movies (although not about Avengers: Endgame) How do Iron Man and Captain America differ as leaders? What makes the Avengers different from the Guardians of the Galaxy? And what moral philosophy does Thanos embody? WIRED's Peter Rubin spoke with Chris Robichaud, Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, to find out about deontology, consequentialism and more. Full Article
y Tech Support - Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson Answer Singing Questions from Twitter By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about singing. How can you increase your vocal range? How do people sing and play an instrument at the same time? UglyDolls is in theaters May 3 Full Article
y Will AI Enhance or Hack Humanity? - Fei-Fei Li & Yuval Noah Harari in Conversation with Nicholas Thompson By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 19:00:00 +0000 In a discussion that covers ethics in technology, hacking humans, free will, and how to avoid potential dystopian scenarios, historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari speaks with Fei-Fei Li, renowned computer scientist and Co-Director of Stanford University's Human-Centered AI Institute -- in a conversation moderated by Nicholas Thompson, WIRED's Editor-in-Chief. Full Article
y Why Top Scientists Are Pretending an Asteroid is Headed for Earth By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Some of the world's best scientists are running drills to practice for a near earth object collision. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with Cathy Plesko from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, to find out how we would respond to an incoming collision. Would nuclear detonations work? What does a "City Killer" look like? Would impact in the water be worse than impact on land? Find out more from Plesko. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Lily Collins & Nicholas Hoult Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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 Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Wanda Sykes Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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 Full Article
y Scientist Explains Why Dogs Can Smell Better Than Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Dogs can smell explosives like landmines, and detect medical conditions including seizures, diabetes, and many forms of cancer -- with up to 98% accuracy. Inventor Andreas Mershin wants to replicate that -- and put a nose in every cell phone. WIRED's Emily Dreyfuss spoke with Mershin to find out why that's easier said than done, and to learn what building a robotic nose has taught us about smell. Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Guy Became a World Champion Boomerang Thrower By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 16:02:00 +0000 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. Full Article
y Neuroscientist Explains ASMR's Effects on the Brain & The Body By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 22:57:00 +0000 ASMR, Slime, and other Oddly Satisfying videos are enormously popular online, but we know surprisingly little about the body's responses that keep us wanting -- and watching -- more. WIRED's Louise Matsakis spoke with psychologist and neuroscientist Nick Davis, who co-authored one of the first studies about ASMR. Full Article
y Why Solving a Rubik's Cube in Under 3 Seconds is Almost Impossible By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
y New York Innovators Series: How One New York Company Brings Hollywood To The Empire State | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Mindy Kaling & Emma Thompson Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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! Full Article
y Why It’s Almost Impossible to Drive a Golf Ball 450 Yards By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks at carry vs. total distance, breaks down the biomechanics of the tee shot, and gets tips from Dustin Johnson, one of the top drivers on the tour, to find out why it's Almost Impossible to drive a golf ball 450 yards through the air. Full Article
y Could a Chernobyl Level Nuclear Disaster Happen in the US? By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:13:00 +0000 HBO's historical mini-series Chernobyl has renewed interest in the Soviet-era nuclear disaster. WIRED's Emily Dreyfuss discusses the safety of US nuclear power and waste with nuclear historian Kate Brown. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Tom Holland, Zendaya & Jacob Batalon Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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 Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Toy in Toy Story Explained By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:43:00 +0000 Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley takes a look at every toy that appears in the Toy Story franchise and explains their significance. From Toy Story 4 star Forky, to the iconic Buzz Lightyear, hear the backstories behind your favorite characters. Toy Story 4 is in theaters now! Full Article
y Stranger Things is Getting a New Mall! But Today Malls Are Dying. What Happened? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 The 1980's nostalgia and sci-fi show Stranger Things returns for season three with a new setting: The Starcourt Mall. WIRED's Emily Dreyfuss talks with architecture professor Ellen Dunham-Jones about mall culture and the fate of dead malls. Hint, zombies. Full Article
y 16 Levels of Piano Composition: Easy to Complex By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Pianist and composer Nahre Sol attempts to play "Happy Birthday" in 16 levels of complexity. Nahre starts playing the iconic tune with just one finger and adds more and more layers until she's playing it with extended harmonies, elongated melodies and staggered leaps. Watch and see how it all comes together! Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard & Noah Schnapp Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:00:00 +0000 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 Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Winona Ryder & David Harbour Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
y Daisy Ridley Explores Her Impact on The Internet By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:30:00 +0000 What kind of impact has "Ophelia" star Daisy Ridley had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Daisy Ridley and presents all the information to her. What happens when you Google her name? What's the first picture of Daisy to appear on Getty Images? What's her most popular video on YouTube? Full Article
y Doctor Explains How Sunscreen Affects Your Body By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:36:00 +0000 A recent F.D.A. study shows that certain chemicals in some sunscreens can seep into and remain in people's blood. To find out what that means for staying safe in the sun, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with dermatologist Dr. Kanade Shinkai. Full Article
y Why It's Almost Impossible to Hit a 160 MPH Tennis Serve By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
y Obsessed - How This Artist Makes Sculptures Out of Old Typewriter Parts By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Artist Jeremy Mayer has dedicated himself to transforming mechanical typewriter parts, and only typewriter parts, into detailed sculptures of birds, insects and human figures. Full Article
y Each and Every - Every Major Movie Reference in Stranger Things By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:30:00 +0000 If you've ever seen the show Stranger Things, you've probably noticed a movie reference or two. Series creators Ross and Matt Duffer are huge film buffs, and they've used every opportunity they can to reference some of their favorite movies in Stranger Things. Here is their definitive list of (almost) every movie reference in Stranger Things. Stranger Things season 3 is streaming now on Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/80186941?trackId=254015180 Full Article
y Ask WIRED: Our Reporters Answer Your Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:24:00 +0000 We asked WIRED readers and subscribers to send us their questions. Are we being constantly watched through our face cams? What is the current status of Net Neutrality? How do I get into Area 51? WIRED's Senior Writer, Robbie Gonzalez; Senior Associate Editor, Arielle Pardes; and Senior Correspondent, Peter Rubin, answer these questions and many more. Full Article
y Real Nutrition for Real Recovery Explained | WIRED Brand Lab By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000 BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK Serious athletes turn to lowfat chocolate milk as a post-workout recovery beverage. Learn more about the science behind the recovery. Full Article
y WIRED Autocomplete Interviews - Machine Gun Kelly Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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! Full Article
y Why Some Cities Are Banning Facial Recognition Technology By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000 A handful of US cities have banned government use of facial recognition technology due to concerns over its accuracy and privacy. WIRED's Tom Simonite talks with computer vision scientist and lawyer Gretchen Greene about the controversy surrounding the use of this technology. Full Article
y Vision Scientist Explains Why These Praying Mantises Are Wearing 3D Glasses By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
y WIRED Tradecraft - Former FBI Agent Breaks Down Gangsters' Body Language By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the body language of well known mobsters. Why did Bugsy Siegel dress so sharply? What does it mean when Mickey Cohen pinches his nose? Why does John Dillinger sit with his arms crossed? Joe Navarro teaches us what all these non-verbals REALLY mean. Full Article