From Wired. Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down how he approached interrogating during his time with the FBI. Joe sets the record straight; there is no simple way to tell if a human being is lying. When looking for deceit, Joe focuses on the subject’s discomfort. He also does is…

From Wired. What kind of impact has Lilly Singh had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Lilly Singh and presents all the information to her. How many Google results appear when you search her name? Which American cities are most interested in Lilly since 2014? Can she name the three most…

From Wired. Dialect coach Erik Singer takes us on a tour of different accents across English-speaking North America. Erik and a host of other linguists and language experts (Nicole Holliday, Megan Figuero, Sunn m’Cheaux, & Kalina Newmark), take a look at some of the most interesting and distinct accents around the country. Host: Erik Singer…

From Wired. Alex and Mollie Damon from the YouTube channel "Star Wars Explained" answer even more of Twitter’s burning questions about the Star Wars universe. Are the stormtroopers from the original trilogy clones? Do you need to know Star Wars to watch The Mandalorian? If the Jedi are so strong, why are there so few…

From Wired. 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? Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED…

From Wired. Wizards of the Coast game designer and editor Matt Tabak uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet’s burning questions about Magic: The Gathering. Why does everyone "hate" mono-white? If you attack with a 2/2 creature and are blocked by a 2/2 creature, which creature gets destroyed? What happens if your hand…

From Wired. CES is quite a bit different this year. For the first time ever, CES is entirely virtual, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to talk about. Senior Writer Lauren Goode talks with WIRED staff about the newest tech from the show, including TCL’s rollable phones, shower head speakers, UV phone chargers, Samsung’s…

From Wired. The way that we produce and consume dairy today is nothing like it’s been for thousands of years. It has resulted in nutritionally inferior foods. The cows are fed differently, the milk is treated differently and we even eat it differently. The key to unlocking dairy’s potential lies in its past. Dr. Bill…

From Wired. 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…

From Wired. In this episode of Game Over(analyzed), military historian Mike Loades breaks down how medieval weapons and armor are portrayed in modern video games. Watch as Mike takes a look at armor and weapons from games like Dark Souls, Mordhau, The Witcher 3, For Honor, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and more. Just how realistic are…

From Wired. Star Wars: Squadrons is a game about becoming a pilot in the Star Wars universe. There’s plenty of iconic starfighters featured in the game, and developers Ian Frazier and Shadi Mallak sit down with WIRED to break down each and every one of them. How did the developers take these legendary designs and…

From Wired. Retail architect Sterling Plenert designs restaurants, and his job got quite a bit more challenging when tasked with designing eateries with COVID restrictions. Sterling explains what the restrictions are and how he designs restaurants within those guidelines. He also looks towards the future of NYC dining and envisions a version of New York…

From Wired. 2020 was quite the year. Rachel Brosnahan and Natasha Leggero from "Yearly Departed" answer 50 of the most googled questions about the year 2020. What were some of the most googled questions from this tumultuous year? Was 2020 the hottest year on record? Was 2020 a recession? Who won the NBA Finals MVP?…

From Wired. Yo-yo champion Harrison Lee explains yo-yo tricks in 26 levels of difficulty. Starting with tricks using an unresponsive yo-yo, Harrison progresses until he’s popping the yo-yo into the air, and dancing the string in and out of the yo-yo’s axle. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get…

From Wired. Zara Larsson answers the internet’s most searched questions about herself. What’s Zara Larsson’s vocal range? What was Zara’s first song? Is she related to Brie Larson? What’s her zodiac sign? Zara answers all these questions and much, much more. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED…

From Wired. What kind of impact have The Try Guys had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Keith, Ned, Zach, and Eugene. What happens when you Google "The Try Guys"? What words are associated with them? Who’s the most popular Try Guy? Behind the Try, A Try Guy Documentary is out…

From Wired. Dua Lipa answers the internet’s most searched questions about herself. What’s Dua Lipa’s real name (SPOILERS! It’s Dua Lipa!)? What was Dua’s first song? What kind of accent does she have? Does she speak Spanish? Does she support Liverpool? Is she a fan of anime? Dua Lipa answers all these questions and much…

From Wired. Alex and Mollie Damon from the YouTube channel "Star Wars Explained" answer Twitter’s burning questions about the Star Wars universe. If they could meet one character from the Star Wars universe and ask them a question, what would it be? Are all human-looking characters in Star Wars the same species? In what order…

From Wired. Maize is one of the most widely grown grains in the world. The way that much of it is processed has contributed to making millions of people sick over the past 500 years. Dr. Bill Schindler talks about how our modern approach to corn prioritizes convenience and profit over safety and nutrition. Early…

From Wired. In this episode of Game Over(analyzed), Associated Researcher 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…

From Wired. Questlove answers the internet’s most searched questions about himself. What’s Questlove’s real name? What’s in his hair? Where does Questlove buy cheesecake? What kind of drums does he play? Questlove answers all these questions and much more. SOUL releases November 20 to Disney+ Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen…

From Wired. Actor and D&D Dungeon Master Joe Manganiello uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet’s burning questions about Dungeons & Dragons. What’s the best way to get into Dungeons & Dragons? Can Rogues attack twice per action if they are dual wielding? Do you create your character first, or choose your class…

From Wired. During the Cold War, surveillance in Moscow was the most difficult kind of surveillance that the US had encountered around the globe. There are lots of was to collect intelligence, and cameras were former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez’s favorite. Jonna talks about all the different photography methods US spies used during…

From Wired. Card Sharks host Joel McHale answers the internet’s most searched questions about himself. Does Joel McHale own any lions? Did Joel leave Community? How much does he make for Card Sharks? Why does he have a knife collection? Joel answers all these questions and much more! Card Sharks Airs Sunday on ABC Still…

From Wired. Survivorman host Les Stroud uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet’s burning questions about outdoor survival. How do survivalists subsist on one bug a day? How does one keep from inhaling too much smoke from a fire? How does Les prepare for a trip? How does he keep his camera batteries…

From Wired. During the Cold War, surveillance in Moscow was the most difficult kind of surveillance that the US had encountered around the globe. Moscow had its own set of rules since it was such a difficult place to work. Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez talks about some of the tactics, gadgets and…

From Wired. Olympic archer Mackenzie Brown breaks down how archery is portrayed in video games. More and more video games are featuring bows in combat, but just how close are games getting to the real thing? Watch as Mackenzie takes a look at archery from games like The Last of Us Part II, Assassin’s Creed…

From Wired. 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. Sources: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/interactive-media-bias-chart-2/ https://www.wired.com/story/the-toxic-potential-of-youtubes-feedback-loop/ https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-algorithm-silence-conspiracy-theories/…

From Wired. Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, PE, knows a lot about bridges. Nehemiah is a structural engineer and an educator; and he builds bridges for a living. Dr. Mabry sits down with WIRED to talk about all different kinds of bridges from around the globe. What’s the difference between a cable-stayed bridge and a suspension bridge?…

From Wired. Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series and Creative Director for Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, explains the backstories of each and every Friendship in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate includes the addition of Kombat Pack 2 featuring new playable fighters – Mileena, Rain and Rambo – along with the…

From Wired. 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? Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get…

From Wired. The Tolkien Professor, Cory Olsen, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet’s burning questions about J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, and all the associated lore. Does Sauron use any weapons? Do compasses exist in Middle-Earth? Is there a Tolkien book about the Goblin and Dwarf Great War? Cory answers…

From Wired. Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the unintentional non-verbals that are displayed by human beings around the globe. Joe explains how the limbic system functions and why we act the way we do in certain situations. Check out Joe’s book "The Dictionary of Body Language" https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By…

From Wired. John Collins, also known as ‘The Paper Airplane Guy,’ teaches us how to fold and fly our very own version of his "world record" paper airplane. John attempts to make the greatest paper airplane on the planet, and takes us along for the ride. Can’t get enough? Watch John go in-depth on this…

From Wired. Moonbase 8 stars John C. Reilly and Tim Heidecker answer the internet’s most searched questions about themselves. Is Tim Heidecker married to Eric Wareheim? Who does John C. Reilly look like? Is Tim Heidecker real? Why is John C. Reilly on "Tim & Eric"? John and Tim answer all these questions and much…

From Wired. John Collins, also known as ‘The Paper Airplane Guy,’ teaches us how to fold and fly our very own "Canard" paper airplane. Can’t get enough? Watch John go in-depth on this airplane and much more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KqjRPV9_PY 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. Dr. Bill Schindler explains why the processes we have in place today in the food industry lead to a less healthy and enriched lifestyle. The way humans eat animals has shifted. Our brains grew significantly once the human race started hunting its food. Diets that consisted of blood, guts, and organs contributed to…

From Wired. Chelsea Handler answers the internet’s most searched questions about herself. Can Chelsea Handler sing? Who is she dating? What is she like in real life? Is she related to Evan Handler? What about Goldie Hawn? Chelsea answers all these questions and much more! Chelsea Handler: Evolution is available now on HBO Max Still…

From Wired. Conductor Marin Alsop examines some band and orchestra scenes from popular movies and television shows and determines how accurate they really are. Does the conductor from the movie "Whiplash" have an effective teaching style? How historically accurate is "Amadeus"? Was Richard Dreyfuss convincing as a high school orchestra conductor? Marin answers all these…