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From Wired. Dr. Mathias Nordvig, a professor of Norse mythology, sits down with WIRED to compare and contrast Marvel’s interpretations of Norse gods. Dr. Nordvig goes into great detail about everything from Thor’s hammer to Odin’s eye and Loki’s shapeshifting. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast…
From Wired. 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…
From Wired. Biologist Thor Hanson is back again to answer even more of the internet’s burning questions about biology. What happens if a whale eats you? Why do ticks and fleas and mosquitoes exist? What is the most recent species to go extinct? Thor answers all these questions and much more! Read THOR HANSON’s book…
From Wired. Biologist Thor Hanson is back to answer even more of the internet’s burning questions about biology. What even are murder hornets? Do female mammals get monthly periods? Is it possible to bring back extinct species? Is coral really an animal? Thor answers all these questions and much more! Read THOR HANSON’s book Hurricane…
From Wired. Elizabeth Montoya and Chrissy Fernandez from Guinness World Records take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the Internet’s most searched questions about the Guinness World Records. How does Guinness World Records make money? How is the tallest person in the world? Who has the longest fingernails? Elizabeth and Chrissy answer all these questions…
From Wired. In 15 years, Google Street View has circled the planet 400 times. WIRED walks through all those years of gadgets and gear to understand the tools Google Street View uses to map the world. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more…
From Wired. 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…
From Wired. "Spiderhead" star Chris Hemsworth takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the Internet’s most searched questions about himself. How did Chris Hemsworth get the role of Thor? What was Chris’s first job? What’s his favorite hobby? Who is his favorite actor? Does he have tattoos? Chris answers all these questions and much more!…
From Wired. 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…
From Wired. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is turning towards a novel tool to combat harmful insecticide-resistant mosquitoes like the Aedes aegypti. What are they doing exactly? They’re releasing millions of genetically modified male mosquitoes engineered to reduce the population of Aedes aegypti. How exactly does this work? We’ll break it down. Still haven’t…
From Wired. 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. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on…
From Wired. Paleontologist Dr. Hans Sues answers the internet’s burning questions about dinosaurs. Why did T-Rex have such tiny arms? What colors were dinosaurs? How do dinos get their names? What did Jurassic Park get wrong? Why do fossils exist? Dr. Sues answers all these questions and much more! The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural…
From Wired. Jacksepticeye takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview, answering the Internet’s most searched questions about himself. What accent does he have? What’s his favorite video game? Was he in the movie ‘Free Guy’? How many tattoos does he have? Does he watch anime? Does he have grey hair? Jacksepticeye answers all these questions and much…
From Wired. Beth Kimmerle is an author and taste expert, and she’s here to answer the internet’s burning questions about all things food, tongues and taste. What does Coca-Cola actually taste like? What makes someone a "supertaster"? Why does gum only seem to last for 5 minutes? Beth answers all these questions and much more!…
From Wired. 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…
From Wired. During the pandemic, 23 million American households adopted a pet. But now that owners are leaving animals home alone to go to work, are pets stressing out? Veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister draws insights from data collected from hospitals and pet visits in 2021 to determine just how our pets may be feeling once…
From Wired. Taika Waititi takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview, answering the Internet’s most searched questions about himself. How many languages does Taika Waititi speak? How did he get to director Thor? How did he become a director? What was his first movie? Is he a nice guy? Taika answers all these questions and much, much…
From Wired. Computer scientist Keenan Crane, PhD, is asked to explain fractals to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_YouTube?source=EDT_WIR_YouTube_0_Video_Description_ZZ Follow…
From Wired. Stranger Things stars Sadie Sink, Noah Schnapp, and Gaten Matarazzo take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview, answering the Internet’s most searched questions about themselves, Stranger Things, and its new 4th season. What Stranger Things fan theories are actually right? What does Noah Schnapp do in his free time? What inspires Sadie Sink? What zodiac…
From Wired. Sushi chef and owner of New York’s Nami Nori, Taka Sakaeda, answers the internet’s burning questions about sushi. Is there such thing as too much wasabi? When was avocado introduced to sushi? How do sushi chefs cut rolls so perfectly neat and clean? Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen…
From Wired. The seconds saved (and lost!) during a pit stop can be the difference between a champion and a racer who doesn’t place. If we playback a video of a NASCAR pit crew, we can see all the things they do precisely in an incredibly short amount of time. *This video is about the…
From Wired. Seth MacFarlane takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s most searched questions about himself. Did Seth MacFarlane draw Family Guy? Did Seth work on Johnny Bravo? What voices does Seth do? Why did he make American Dad? How many awards has he won? Why does he hate Tucson?? Seth answers all…
From Wired. Every day New York City picks up 12,000 tons of refuse and recycling. How does all this trash go from the garbage can to its final destination? Former New York City Sanitation Commissioner Ed Grayson is here to explain. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED…
From Wired. 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! Still haven’t subscribed to…
From Wired. Behind some of the coolest premium effects in Hollywood is the invisible aid of artificial intelligence. Machine learning is helping create previously unimaginable moments in media today. Let’s examine how A.I. is changing Hollywood’s creative workflow. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc…
From Wired. Drew Gooden takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s burning questions about himself (and not former NBA player Drew Gooden). Why does Drew say "guy"? Did he create YouTube? How did he meet Danny Gonzalez? Is he part of Team 10? Drew answers all these questions and much more! Still haven’t…
From Wired. Gastroenterologist Dr. Ugo Iroku answers the internet’s burning questions about digestion and bowel movements. If your poop is black, are you dying? My does coffee make you poop? Is everyone lactose intolerant? Dr. Iroku answers all these questions and much more! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the…
From Wired. In a wok, fire, oil and metal combine in an explosive chemical reaction to create stir-fry. J. Kenji López-Alt literally wrote the book on the wok, and he’s here to explain the science behind stir-fry Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want…
From Wired. Veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister and her dog Jack answer the internet’s burning questions about pets. Are you supposed to brush your dog’s teeth? How does heartworm spread? Why are hedgehogs banned as pets in New York City? Where do hairballs come from? Dr. McAllister answers all these questions and much more! Still haven’t…
From Wired. Professor Neil Price explains the various weapons used in Robert Eggers’s new viking movie, The Northman. THE NORTHMAN is in theaters now, https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-northman Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_YouTube?source=EDT_WIR_YouTube_0_Video_Description_ZZ Follow WIRED: Instagram ►►https://instagram.com/wired Twitter…
From Wired. TommyInnit takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s burning questions about himself. What’s TommyInnit’s real name? Is he a billionaire? Does he know what Dream looks like? Is he ever going to stop streaming? TommyInnit answers all these questions and much more. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7…
From Wired. 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 campaign that’s been going on for over 40 years. In his game, once you start playing…you keep playing. follow The Game here: https://www.instagram.com/the_gamednd/?hl=en https://thegamednd.com/the-game-out-of-game/ Still…
From Wired. Chef and author J. Kenji López-Alt answer the internet’s burning questions about cooking. How do you get really crispy skin on chicken? What constitutes a "pinch" of an ingredient? Why do eggs make so many foods taste better? J. Kenji López-Alt answers all these questions and much more! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED…
From Wired. 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 drunk, but how they’re cultivated and bottled. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen…
From Wired. Artist Carlos Mare (aka Mare 139) explains graffiti in 12 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. Carlos explains everything from the simple tags and throwies to how he crafts a masterpiece using a variety of advanced spraying techniques. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED…
From Wired. Claire Weisz, founder of W X Y + architecture + urban design, walks us through three different street redesigns that her team has done in New York City. Claire explains why they made the changes they made, and what ultimately makes for a "better" street. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►►…
From Wired. ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ star Nicolas Cage takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s burning questions about himself. Will Nic Cage appear in the MCU? How many of his own movies has he seen? What’s Nic’s dream movie role? What’s the most challenging acting role he’s ever had? Nicolas…
From Wired. Former New York City Sanitation Commissioner Ed Grayson is here to answer the internet’s burning questions about garbage. Where does garbage go after it’s sent to the landfill? What happens if we run out of space in the landfills? Why do they still put garbage out on the streets in New York City?…
From Wired. Dogs are our companions, but they’re also living proof of artificial selection. Dogs have coevolved and adapted to live in a human world. Dr. Sarah Byosiere, a dog cognition researcher, walks through canine behaviors that demonstrate our coevolution with dogs. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get…
From Wired. Everyone’s favorite garbage nerd, Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, is here to answer the internet’s burning (well, maybe we’ll ease up on the burning) questions about waste. Why don’t we just throw all our garbage into a volcano? What does zero waste actually mean? Does recycling actually do anything? Meredith answers all these questions and much,…
From Wired. ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (also know as DANIELS) sit down with visual effects artist Zak Stoltz to talk about the special and visual effects used in their astonishing new movie. The Michelle Yeoh sci-fi vehicle is capturing audiences and critics with its distinctive take on the…
From Wired. Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro once again answers the internet’s burning questions about body language. Are micro expressions more pronounced over Zoom? Does eye contact mean something different in other cultures? What does it mean if your leg shakes? Check out Joe’s book "Be Exceptional" https://www.amazon.com/Be-Exceptional-Master-Traits-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B08K93BLQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By…
From Wired. Cole Sprouse takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s burning questions about himself. What color are Cole Sprouse’s eyes? When did Cole start doing photography? How can you tell the difference between Cole and his brother, Dylan? Cole answers all these questions and much more. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on…
From Wired. Have you ever watched an episode of WIRED Autocomplete Interview and been frustrated and annoyed when the papers covering the questions don’t rip off correctly? Ugh, it’s awful, and dozens of celebrities agree. But, what if there’s a better way? Introducing WIRED Autocomplete Glue, a brand new adhesive invented by a world-renowned chemist…
From Wired. 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! "Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR," a two part…
From Wired. 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…
From Wired. For most of us, jumping rope may seem like a simple childhood pastime, but for this woman, it’s a way of life. Tori Boggs is a professional jump roper, and as you may expect, she’s really good at jumping rope. Tori explains what her jump rope life is like, and breaks down how…
From Wired. ‘The Bubble’ star Karen Gillan takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s burning questions about herself. What character does Karen Gillan play in ‘The Avengers’? What species is Nebula in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’? Is Karen a model? Will she ever come back to ‘Doctor Who’? Karen answers all these questions…
From Wired. Taking photos at night on your phone used to look terrible, but recent phones have much improved capabilities. Julian Chokkattu, reviews editor at WIRED, explains how smartphone camera technology has gotten so much better. Ramesh Raskar, MIT https://www.media.mit.edu/people/raskar/updates/ MIT Camera Culture Group https://www.media.mit.edu/groups/camera-culture/overview/ Ubicept HTTPS://ubicept.com Nighttime image fusion Raskar, Ramesh, Adrian Ilie, and…
From Wired. Astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, is asked to explain black holes to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Special thanks to our host Janna Levin who’s literally written the book on black holes ‘Black Hole Survival Guide’ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622603/black-hole-survival-guide-by-janna-levin/For more science and space insights follow…
From Wired. ‘The Lost City’ stars Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock play a little game of "Peel & Ask," and answers the web’s most searched questions about themselves. What was Channing Tatum’s first movie? Did Sandra Bullock have a crush on Keanu Reeves during the making of ‘Speed’? Is Channing a nice guy? Is Sandra…
From Wired. 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…
From Wired. 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. See what makes the VFX for ‘Spider-Man: No…
From Wired. Evolutionary ecologist and ornithologist Sahas Barve answers the internet’s burning questions about birds. How do messenger pigeons know where to go? Why are geese so loud? How do owls turn their heads so far? What’s the smartest bird in existence? Sahas answers all these questions and much more! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED…
From Wired. 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. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc…
From Wired. Botanist Joey Santore answers the internet’s burning questions about plants! What’s the weirdest plant in existence? Why do the leaves change colors in the fall? Can you cross-breed fruits? Why are plant medicines so taboo? Check out Joey’s YouTube channel, Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t – https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on…
From Wired. 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? Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to…
From Wired. Dr. Travis Langley, a psychology professor and author, analyzes each and every villain from the Batman movies. Dr. Langely explains, in details, the motivations behind movie villains like the Joker, Catwoman, Riddler, Bane, Poison Ivy and more. Looking at this villains from a psychological angle, Dr. Langley breaks down what makes these villains…
From Wired. Sleep researcher Dr. Jeffrey Iliff answers the internet’s burning questions about sleep. What causes sleep paralysis? Can we control our lucid dreams? Why do naps make us more tired? Can you ever catch up on sleep? Dr. Iliff answers all these questions and much more. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►►…
From Wired. 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…