Ants have been documented to be able to carry up to twenty times their own body weight. If a human could lift twenty times their body weight that would be about 4,000 pounds. Ant biologist Fred Larabee and paleoanthropologist John Hawks talk about how humans lift heavy weights and why we can't lift as much as ants. John and Fred also look into what it would take for humans to be able to lift as much as ants can. Fred Larabee is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Research Associate at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History John Hawks is an expert in paleoanthropology, genetics, and evolution. You can find out more on his website here: https://johnhawks.net/. He is also professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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.

Keith Masback, former director of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance integration for the US Army, takes a look at spy satellite and surveillance scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are.

Interactive Light Artist Jen Lewin creates interactive sound and LED art that can be the scale of an entire landscape. Humans across the planet understand light, so Jen can create pieces that everyone across the world can comprehend and interact with.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Accenture | Join Accenture's Senior Marketing Director, Cloud First Global Service Lead Kishore Durg, as he discusses sustainability & how innovation can create a more sustainable life for all. Durg presents his findings to a child, a college student, and an expert. By showcasing three different levels of thought, our goal at Accenture is to provide a clear, direct, and effective message to all audiences. Implementing sustainable business practices is no small feat, and our mission at Accenture is to help the next generation of intelligent young minds live.

- Made in collaboration with the International Spy Museum - Keith Masback, former Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Integration for the US Army, explains how to understand satellite imagery, and provides a few tips and tricks for what people like him are generally looking for. Keith talks about how to tell man-made and natural environments apart from each other and breaks down what typical military routines from other countries looks like.

Astronaut Mike Massimino attempts to explain what Jeff Bezos's space flight will be like, in just about the same amount of it will take for Jeff to take the flight. The Blue Origin flight lasts about 11 minutes, there's no pilots and it's totally automated. Mike breaks down all the steps of the flight and tires to best to explain what Jeff will experience while in space. Follow Mike on Social: twitter: @astro_mike instagram: @astromikemassimino facebook: AstroMikeMassimino linkedin: Michael Massimino

6-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix answers the internet's burning questions about track and sprinting. Do sprinters and distance runners really dislike each other? Is the 400 meter really that painful? What's a good 40-yard-dash time? Why do sprinters start with their left foot? Allyson answers all these questions and much more!

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

In collaboration with H&M, this new series shows how fashion is changing for the better. First off, tech and textile innovator Erik Bang on the world’s first Looop recycling system.

Robotic exoskeletons have captivated us for years. They are major tropes in sci-fi movies and video games, and in real-life engineers have been working on them since the 1900s. San Francisco's Roam Robotics has entered into this space, and Brent Rose tries his hand at stress testing their latest military leg brace.

What kind of impact has Elijah Wood had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Elijah and presents all the information to him. Elijah delves deep into The Lord of the Rings, Animal Crossing, Paula Abdul, The Hobbit and more. NO MAN OF GOD is In Theaters, On Demand and Digital HD August 27

'Miracle Workers' star Daniel Radcliffe once again takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What plays has Daniel Radcliffe been in? What's Daniel's favorite Harry Potter? What kind of accent does he have? Who does he look like? Is he knighted? Daniel answers all these questions and much more! Season Finale of Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail airs Tuesday, Sept 14 at 10:30pm ET/PT on TBS

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.

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.

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.

SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Talent is a trained expert at operating these knives. Anyone who is not a trained professional and is learning to operate these knives should only use a dull trainer knife to prevent injury. Professional balisong flipper Corbin Lovins explains balisong tricks in 24 levels of difficulty.

William Shatner takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Does William Shatner play guitar? Does William Shatner speak another language? Does he know Klingon? What's his favorite Star Trek episode? William answers all these questions and much more! William Shatner’s new album BILL is out now! Order it here: https://williamshatner.lnk.to/BillPR

Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist who was formerly a part of a left-wing cult, talks about the cult-like nature of many online conspiracy theory groups. Dr. Lalich explains how people get caught up in groups like this, and what can be done to help those who have fallen further and further down the rabbit hole.

Cardboard artist James Lake describes his work as "a cardboard sculpture in its purest sense." James takes recycled materials and turns them into significant pieces of art.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Best Buy | How can smart devices make the holidays one to remember? You’d be surprised at how just a few key products can make a major impact when entertaining friends and families. Adding several strategic smart products to your home setup can not only save you time and make your life easier, but also allow you to turn on the festive vibes in an instant. Technology expert Gurpreet Sarin gives us the rundown on everything you need to make entertaining, holiday prep, and home security much simpler this year, and the whole season one to remember. If you’d like to learn more about these products, visit your local Best Buy.

WIRED Brand Lab | Is the Metaverse the future? Cathy Hackl, Futurist + Chief Metaverse Officer, Futures Intelligence Group / Future Metaverse Labs, Andrew Maximov, Founder/CEO, PrometheanAI, and Tin & Ed, Artists & Creative Technologists offer a window into the way we may be living decades from now, both from a technological and human perspective. Presented by AT&T Fiber. Ltd. avail/areas.

Independent scholar Timnit Gebru shares how artificial intelligence research can change to shift focus from multinational corporations and the military.

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

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, founding director of the BU Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy and Research (CEID), explores why vaccines haven’t always been getting to where they need to go during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

Squids are shrinking, birds are migrating and lizards are getting blown away by hurricanes. The signs are everywhere; animals are changing because of climate change. We asked biologist Thor Hanson to walk us through three animal adaptation experiments.Read THOR HANSON’s book Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squidhttps://www.basicbooks.com/titles/thor-hanson/hurricane-lizards-and-plastic-squid/9781541672420/

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Intel | How do we make communication accessible for every kind of person? Lama Nachman, Director of Intel’s Human & AI Research Lab, has dedicated decades to bridging the technological gap between those with and without disabilities. She worked alongside Stephen Hawking to create the Assistive Context-Aware Toolkit (ACAT) which enabled him to communicate and do his work more effectively even with limited mobility due to ALS. Also making a difference at Intel is Adam Munder, co-founder of OmniBridge, a software platform that allows deaf individuals to communicate with the hearing population in real-time. Providing 24/7 access to fast, affordable ASL translation, OmniBridge is ideal for a wide range of settings and when interpreters are unavailable. In supporting Adam and Lama’s work, Intel is dedicated to furthering technologies that amplify human potential and create more equity in the world.

Simu Liu takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How tall is Simu Liu? Where was he raised? How did he get into acting? How did he get the role of Shang-Chi? Simu answers all these questions and much more! Marvel Studios’ 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings' is now available on all major digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.

20 years ago, futurist Nick Bostrom published the first draft of his groundbreaking simulation argument, which asks, "Are you living in a computer simulation?" Public figures like Elon Musk and Neil deGrass Tyson have also broached this line of questioning. We asked Nick Bostrom to look at a few scenes from "The Matrix" films as he explains his simulation hypothesis.

A conversation with former Congressman Will Hurd.

WIRED's weekly podcast crew breaks down the latest and greatest from CES.

'The Tender Bar' stars Ben Affleck and Lily Rabe answer the web's most searched questions about themselves. How many Oscars does Ben Affleck have? What's Lily Rabe's favorite movie? Does Ben own Aflac Insurance? What season of 'American Horror Story' is Lily in? Is Ben the best Batman? Lily and Ben answer all these questions and much more! THE TENDER BAR is Now Available Globally on Prime Video.

Dr. Serena H. Chen, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, answers the internet's burning questions about fertility.

"Peacemaker" star John Cena talks about a few of the most significant moments of his life. John talks about moments like his match with The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII, his work with Make-A-Wish, and playing the titular role of Peacemaker.

Rhett & Link have made a career of trying everything you can think of. So, who better to step in as WIRED correspondents* for a day and review a gaggle of tiny gadgets. Just how good can a super tiny drone be? What about a tiny projector? Rhett & Link are celebrating their 10-year anniversary and the 21st season of their tentpole show, Good Mythical Morning * Rhett & Link are not actual WIRED correspondents.

Jake Laser engineers DIY superhero gadgets from his garage. Jake has a massive following on YouTube, bringing to life things we only thought could be fiction. Captain America's shield, Spider-Man's wall-climbing, and Iron Man's lasers are just a few examples of some of his biggest projects. Check out Jake's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JLaservideo

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain chip, recently pushed back on claims that they violated animal welfare laws a few years ago, while testing on monkeys. This year, the company plans to test on human subjects. What does this mean for brain implant science?

Russia has been launching some of the most disruptive cyberattacks in history against Ukraine for some years now. WIRED's Andy Greenberg, author of the book "Sandworm," walks us through the history of Russia's cyberattacks against Ukraine.

Married couple and all-around funny people Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Did Judd Apatow enjoy Euphoria? Is Leslie Mann in Big Daddy? What movies has Judd directed? Is Leslie actually married to Paul Rudd? Why did they name their daughters Maude and Iris? Judd and Leslie answers all these questions and much more!

Alex Honnold once again uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about climbing. How do professional climbers make a living? What's the best season for climbing? Does climbing a mountain mess up the mountain? Alex answers all these question and much, much more!

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | When AWS realized their clients' needs for computation were outgrowing its cloud virtualization's capabilities, their engineers rebuilt it by creating custom, original silicon chips, pioneering a hybrid software and hardware model called NITRO. NITRO provides dedicated hardware, increased performance, and security at a cheaper cost to their customer base — and is programmed for evolution as the virtualization landscape continues to change.

Maisie Williams takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview, answering the Internet's most searched questions about herself. When did Maisie Williams turn into an assassin? How many tattoos does Maisie have? Why did she dye her eyebrows? What does she like to binge watch? Can she speak High Valyrian? Maisie Williams answers all these questions and much more! Director: Katherine Wzorek Director of Photography: Rahil Ashruff Editor: Tristen Rogers Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Pistol Cast: Maisie Williams Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Talent Booker: Tara Burke Assistant Camera: Christopher Alfonso Gaffer: Scott Rinehart Audio: Harris Karlin, Salvatore Barra Production Assistant: Jermy Saint Louis Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen All six episodes of FX’s Pistol are available to stream on Hulu.

The scientific understanding of dinosaurs has never been better, and in the new nature documentary, "Prehistoric Planet," we see dinosaurs in a way we've never seen them before. Dr. Darren Naish and Tim Walker sit down with WIRED to explain what went into the making of "Prehistoric Planet." Producer/Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Matt Krueger Editor: Patrick Biesemans External Talent: Dr. Darren Naish and Tim Walker Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Peter Brunette Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst Audio: Kari Barber Post Production Supervisor: Doug Larsen Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Production Assistant: John Brodsky Casting Producer or Talent Booker: Tara Burke Groomer / Hair & Make-Up: Vanessa Rene

Turntablism is the art of using the turntable as a musical instrument. DJ Shortkut explains turntablism in 15 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. Shortkut starts with the very basics of scratching all the way to complicated techniques like beat juggling. Director: Tim Cruz Director of Photography: Grant Bell Editor: Cory Stevens Talent: DJ ShortKut Producer: Adam Davis-McGee Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager(s): Peter Brunette, Andressa Pelachi Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Oliver Lukacs Audio: Paul Cornett Production Assistant: Eric Bittencourt Props: Modernica Props Post Production Supervisor(s): Nicholas Ascanio, Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Music Supervisor: Lindsay Capacio Archive Credits: Getty Images Special Thanks: True Sound Recording

This woman uses tiny brushes to create ultra realistic portraits on acrylic nails. Her name is Vivian Xue Rahey, and she's a nail art scientist and the CEO of Pamper Nail Gallery. Her unbelievable creations have become viral, leading to some wild collaborations with major brands. Director: Corey Eisenstein Director of Photography: Florian Pilsl Editor: Parker Dixon Talent: Vivian Xue Rahey Producer: Wendi Jonassen Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Julie Suronen Camera Operator: Shreyans Zaveri Audio: Hugh Scott Production Assistant: Nathan Sandoval Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Archive Credits: Vivian Xu Rahey Special Thanks: Pamper Nail Gallery

WIRED spoke with several experts about the explosion of surveillance technology, how police use it, and what the dangers might be. As tech advances, street cameras can now employ facial recognition and even connect to the internet. What does this mean for the future of privacy? Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Editors: Shandor Garrison, Jason Malizia Experts: Albert Fox Cahn, Arthur Holland MIchel, Florian Matusek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Amazon Prime Day is arguably one of the most confusing shopping holidays in existence. So here's how to cut through the clutter to find the real gems.

If an automated car was only designed to transport goods, what would that look like? In theory, it wouldn't need windows, or steering wheels, or seats. Nuro is doing just that, they've engineered a vehicle that's sole purpose is delivering things. How did they do it? Nuro's Andrew Clare and Daniel Hundt break it all down. Producer/Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Florian Pilsl Editor: Josh Pullar External Talent: Andrew Clare and Daniel Hundt Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Camera Operator: Shreyans Zaveri Audio: Simon Gordon Post Production Supervisor: Doug Larsen Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Linguists Nicole Holliday and Ben Zimmer go through the history of some of the most popular slang words ever and talk about not only their origins, but why some of them have gone out of style while others have persevered.