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Creating healthy connections during Covid-19 with Joe Wicks | WIRED Live

The Body Coach, Joe Wicks shared strategies and techniques for how we can create healthy, positive and happy connections as we’re inching closer towards the post-Covid world at WIRED Live 2020.




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The future of tech as a regulated industry with Benedict Evans | WIRED Live

Independent analyst, Benedict Evans spent 20 years analysing mobile, digital media and technology. He joined us at WIRED Live 2020 to examine the current tech industry and explore what the future of technology looks like as we go from an unregulated industry to a regulated industry. “There is not a technology problem, there are twenty technology problems - and they all require a different solution”




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Accent Expert Gives a Tour of North American Accents - (Part 3)

For a third time, dialect coach Erik Singer takes us on a tour of different accents across English-speaking North America. Erik, along with a host of other linguists and language experts, takes a look at some of the most interesting and distinct accents around the United States, Mexico and Canada. Host: Erik Singer Director: Alice Roth Producer: Alyssa Marino & Erik Singer Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan Production Manager: Morgan Winters Editor: Justin Sloan Post Production Manager: Nick Ascanio Head of Programming for WIRED: Chris Conti Linguists: Nicole Holliday, Megan Figueroa, Sunn m’Cheaux, & Kalina Newmark Dialect demonstrations: Amani Dorn Language Nest Revitalization Efforts in Hawaii footage courtesy of ʻŌiwiTV and ʻAha Pūnana Le A huge special thanks to: Pamela Vanderway Eliza Simpson James N. Stanford Nacole Walker Justin McBride Zachary Cooper Reg Charging International Dialects of English Archive The Language & Life Project Talkin’ Tar Heel, How Our Voices Tell the Story of North Carolina Dr. Walt Wolfram ʻŌiwiTV and ʻAha Pūnana Le




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Autocomplete Interview - Eric Andre Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions...Again

Eric Andre takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How does 'The Eric Andre Show' work? Is Eric a vegan? Who has he dated? Is he married? Was he actually on 'The Big Bang Theory'? Eric answers all these questions and much more!




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Hack Job - Video Game Microwave That Only Cooks While I Play

What's the worst part of any microwave? The timer! All that time we spend just waiting for our microwaves to finish cooking...but what if that waiting was just a bit more fun? What if we could play video games while we wait? YouTuber, engineer, and maker-extraordinaire Allen Pan puts together a dream appliance, a video game microwave that only cooks while he plays! Check out Allen Pan on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS89U86PwqzNkK2qYNbk5A




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Tech Support - Mortician Answers Cadaver Questions From Twitter

Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, answers the internet's burning questions about dead bodies and the funeral director profession. When someone dies, what happens to their poo? If a person dies with contacts in...does a mortician take them out? Will your cat actually eat you when you die? Victor answers all these questions and much more.




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Good Form - Scientific Glass Blower Makes Beer Glasses

Tim Drier works with scientific glass all day, but what if he took some of those techniques he's perfected for scientific glass and applies them to standard barware? Watch as Tim takes us step-by-step through his process of making beautiful drinking glasses. Tim Drier is a scientific glass blower for Dow Chemical.




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Bug Expert Explains Why Cicadas Are So Loud

Why are cicadas so freakin' loud? Entomologist Samuel Ramsey has the answers. Dr. Sammy explains why it's so important for cicadas to gather in large groups and make lots of noise.




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Tech Support - Jacob Collier Answers Music Theory Questions From Twitter

Musician Jacob Collier answers the internet's burning questions about music theory. What the heck is reharmonization? What's Middle C? What do the piano pedals do? Does music theory matter? Jacob answers all these questions and much more!




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Why NASA Made a Helicopter for Mars

It's not easy designing a new helicopter, especially if that new helicopter has to survive a ride on a rocket into space. NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is the first machine aerial vehicle to fly on a planet outside Earth. Ingenuity was designed specifically to fly on Mars. So, why did NASA decide to design a helicopter specifically for Mars?




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Autocomplete Interview - TWICE Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

TWICE take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Who is the best dancer in TWICE? What is the TWICE fanchant? When was TWICE formed? Why are TWICE called TWICE? Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu answer all these questions and much more!




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Tips and Tricks to Become an Amazon Prime Day Pro

Our expert advice will help you keep a cool head during Prime Day 2021.




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The Drop In: Creative Collaborations at Work | How Nicole Crowder Brings New Life to Old Pieces

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | Designer and upholsterer Nicole Crowder discusses her creative process and how she seamlessly collaborates with clients using Dropbox.




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Each and Every - Every Superpower From Zack Snyder's Justice League Explained

John 'D.J.' Des Jardin, VFX supervisor for Zack Snyder's Justice League, attempts to go through every superhero (and villain) from the movie and discusses all their superpowers.




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Physicist Explains Origami in 5 Levels of Difficulty

WIRED has challenged origami artist and physicist Robert J. Lang to explain origami to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert.




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Theoretical Physicist Breaks Down the Marvel Multiverse

In the Disney+ series, 'Loki,' the god of mischief is arrested for time crimes. This confirms there's a multiverse in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Are there real scientific theories behind this fictional multiverse? Professor Michio Kaku, a professor of theoretical physics, helps break down the MCU multiverse.




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Autocomplete Interview - Rich Brian and NIKI Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Indonesian musicians Rich Brian and NIKI take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Does Rich Brian actually ice skate? Does he have tattoos? Where is NIKI from? Where does she shop? Where did she go to high school? NIKI and Rich answer all these questions and much more! Rich Brian and NIKI’s new song ‘California Acoustic’ is out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4qo_PkR7WE




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Tech Support - Olympian Dominique Dawes Answers Gymnastics Questions From Twitter

Three-time Olympian & Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts is now Streaming on Peacock, https://pck.tv/3pmsJjO




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Physics Student Breaks Down Gymnastics Physics

Emily Kuhn, a former gymnast and current physics PhD student at Yale University, explains all the math behind the amazing flips and turns we see during the Olympic gymnastics competitions. Emily explains why "The Biles" tumbling routine is so difficult as well as the types of forces acting on these gymnasts every time they use the uneven bars.




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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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Tech Support - Dr. Michio Kaku Answers Physics Questions From Twitter

Dr. Michio Kaku, a professor of theoretical physics, answers the internet's burning questions about physics. Can Michio explain "string theory" to the layperson? What is a quark? What is the "God Equation"? How do black holes distort time? Is the best physicist ever Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Or someone else? Michio answers all these questions and much more!




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Technique Critique - Surgeon Breaks Down 16 Medical Scenes From Film & TV

Trauma surgeon Annie Onishi takes a look at more emergency room and medical scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are. Annie watches scenes from John Wick, Stranger Things, Futurama, Uncut Gems and more.




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Computer Scientist Explains Machine Learning in 5 Levels of Difficulty

WIRED has challenged computer scientist and Hidden Door cofounder and CEO Hilary Mason to explain machine learning to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert.




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Tech Support - Michael Pollan Answers Psychedelics Questions From Twitter

Michael Pollan, author of "This Is Your Mind On Plants," answers the internet's burning questions about psychedelics. How does LSD work? What is ego death? How are psychedelics used for addiction therapy? Why are psychedelics so frowned upon? Michael answers all these questions and much more. For more on the pharmacology of plants, read Michael Pollan's latest book THIS IS YOUR MIND ON PLANTS - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665612/this-is-your-mind-on-plants-by-michael-pollan/#:~:text=In%20This%20Is%20Your%20Mind,about%20them%20into%20sharp%20relief.




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How 250 Cameras Filmed Neill Blomkamp's Demonic

Director Neill Blomkamp sits down with WIRED to talk about the innovative camera rig his team created for his video game-inspired horror film, Demonic.




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Obsessed - How This Guy Replicates Diamonds

John Hatleberg creates replicas of famous diamonds. Watch as the conceptual gem artist takes us all the way through his process, from making molds of original famous diamonds to cutting his own versions.




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How Disney Designed a Robotic Spider-Man

The stunts we love to watch in movies like 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' usually rely on a combination of green screen, stunt performers, and computer-generated models. Stunts like these can be dangerous, especially when performed live...over and over. At the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resorts, radical stunts are being performed everyday by a robotic acrobat. Disney Imagineers Tony Dohi and Morgan Pope sit down with WIRED to talk about how they designed this amazing stuntronic robot.




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Tech Support - Mortician Answers MORE Dead Body Questions From Twitter

Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, once again answers the internet's burning questions about dead bodies and the funeral director profession. When someone dies, what happens to their poo? If a person dies with contacts in...does a mortician take them out? Will your cat actually eat you when you die? Victor answers all these questions and much more.




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Tech Support - Toxicologist Answers Poison Questions From Twitter

Toxicologist Anne Chappelle answers the internet's burning questions about poison. How do antidotes work? Can a pencil give you lead poisoning? Can you overdose on vitamins? Anne answers all these questions and much more!




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Preprints in Biomedicine | WIRED Brand Lab

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for CZI | Dr. Martin Chalfie and Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, two esteemed scientific researchers, explore the conversation around preprints through the lens of their own research, and through the story behind the development of the COVID-19 vaccines. The conversation around preprints is one of the most exciting topics in the scientific community, rising to fever pitch during the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. It questions the foundational tradition of peer reviewed publishing by championing the considerable advantages of leveraging preprints to broaden access, speed, and innovation, especially on matters of urgency. Learn more about preprints for biomedicine at: http://czi.co/openscience




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RE:WIRED 2021: Stéphane Bancel on Scientific Patents and Innovation

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel explains the challenges of innovating in a pandemic—and the opportunities for developing new technologies.




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Every Prototype that Led to a Realistic Prosthetic Arm

Since the early 2000s, private companies, governments, and research labs have been developing prosthesis that are a lot more advanced than previous designs. WIRED talked with Easton LaChapelle, founder and CEO of Unlimited Tomorrow, to understand how he designed, tested, and adopted his prosthetic arm.The movie GENERATION IMPACT: THE INVENTOR, follows 25-year old innovator Easton LaChappelle, who developed the world’s lightest weight and most affordable bionic limb. GENERATION IMPACT: THE INVENTOR, can be viewed on HP.com’s digital hub, the Garage (hp.com/generation-impact) and YouTube




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Neuroscientist Explains Memory in 5 Levels of Difficulty

WIRED has challenged neuroscientist Daphna Shohamy, PhD, to explain memory to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert.




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Autocomplete Interview - Dominic Monaghan & Billy Boyd Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd answer the web's most searched questions about themselves and 'The Lord of the Rings.' What is Dominic Monaghan doing right now? How tall is Billy Boyd? Why is Peregrin Took called Pippin? What kinds of accents do Merry and Pippin have? Dominic and Billy Boyd answer all these questions and much more! The Friendship Onion drops every Tuesday across all audio players as well as a video version on The Friendship Onion YouTube channel.




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5 Gadgets - Jon Batiste Tests Music Gadgets

Jon Batiste knows a lot about music. So, who better to test the latest in musical instrument technology? Watch as Jon tests out and rates a Stylophone, finger drums, a Tonewood amp and more!WE ARE: THE DELUXE EDITION is available now https://www.jonbatiste.com/




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Technique Critique - Mortician Breaks Down Dead Body Scenes From Movies & TV

Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, breaks down clips from movies and TV about dead bodies, funerals, and embalming, and explains how accurate they really are. Is the dead body from "Psycho" realistic? Could Donny's ashes from "The Big Lebowski" really be stored in a coffee can? Is there such a thing as a glass casket?




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Obsessed - How This Woman Makes Epic Gingerbread Houses

Emily Garland loves building gingerbread houses. As a gingerbread house builder, she's made stunning replicas of some of the most famous buildings in the world. Emily takes WIRED through her entire process, and shows us how one of her houses goes from a plan to reality.




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Tech Support - Astrophysicist Answers Questions From Twitter

Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter answers the internet's burning questions about astrophysics. What exactly is dark matter? How many exoplanets are there? What is it in like a black hole? What actually is a parallel universe? Paul answers all these questions and much more!




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CTRL ALT DEL—Rebooting the Role of Technology in Geo-Politics

A conversation with former Congressman Will Hurd.




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Autocomplete Interview - Eric Nam Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Eric Nam takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Where does Eric Nam shop? Does Eric have tattoos? What's his kimchi recipe? When did he start making music? Eric answers all these questions and much more!




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From Ideas to Market: The Next Generation of Medical Devices | WIRED Brand Lab

Sponsored Conversation by Abbott Laboratories. A conversation with Abbott Laboratories' Lisa Earnhardt.




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How Much Control Do We Give Robots? | The Future of Robotics | WIRED

What is a robot? Well, it doesn't always look like a human. In fact, different roboticists have different definitions. But most agree that a robot needs to be a physical machine that can sense the world around it, and make at least some decisions on its own. In the next few years, we're going to start seeing robots that make decisions entirely on their own - fully autonomous robots. Many fear that these kind of robots will breed dangerous results: can we trust a robot that makes all decisions for us? Or should humans and robots share the control?




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Computer Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty

Computer scientist Amit Sahai, PhD, is asked to explain the concept of zero-knowledge proofs to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Using a variety of techniques, Amit breaks down what zero-knowledge proofs are and why its so exciting in the world of cryptography. Amit Sahai, PhD, is a professor of computer science at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.




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Shared Autonomy & Work | The Future of Robotics | WIRED

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How Exoskeleton Technology Can Transform Healthcare | The Future of Robotics | WIRED

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What Robots & AI Do With Your Data | The Future of Robotics | WIRED

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Tech Support - Biological Anthropologist Answers Love Questions From Twitter

Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist, answers the internet's burning questions about love. How does attraction work? Can you love someone and still cheat on them? Is there such a thing as a soulmate? Dr. Fisher answers all these questions and much more!




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Tech Support - Mathematician Answers Math Questions From Twitter

Mathematician Moon Duchin answers the internet's burning questions about mathematics. What actually is an algorithm? Is it possible to explain Pi (π) in words? Is geometric group theory just Anabelian topology?? Moon answers all these questions and much, much more!




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Tech Support - Statistician Answers Stats Questions From Twitter

Jeffrey Rosenthal, a professor of statistics at the University of Toronto, answers the internet's burning questions about statistics. What are the most common statistical errors? Why do polls get it so wrong? What's the worst casino game in terms of odds? How does probability work in roulette? Jeffrey answers all these questions and much more!




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5 Gadgets - Seth Rogen & Nick Offerman Test Crafting Gadgets

Nick Offerman is as well known for his craftwork as he is for acting, and Seth Rogen's pottery skills are next-level. So, who better than them to step in as WIRED correspondents* for a day and review a gaggle of crafting gadgets. Watch as Nick tests wood moisture and Seth throws pottery on this edition of 5 Gadgets. Pam & Tommy premieres February 2 on Hulu (finale on March 9)