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From Wired. Lucasfilms’ Doug Chiang and Madlyn Burkert delve into the backstories of each and every type of stormtrooper from the Star Wars franchise. Madlyn and Doug explain not only each stormtroopers’ origin, but what went into the production of all of their costumes. From the inspiration behind the clone troopers helmets to Captain Phasma’s…
From Wired. When the disco clam, a bivalve with a flashing light display, is faced with the predatory power of the punching mantis shrimp, things get interesting. Marine biologist Lindsey Dougherty explains the bizarre behavior she’s been observing in her lab. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Get more incredible stories on…
From Wired. Riverdale star KJ Apa takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s most searched questions about himself. Why doesn’t KJ Apa have an accent in Riverdale? Is KJ Apa perfect? Is he related to Camila Mendes? How does he cover his tattoos? What’s his real name? Is he friends with Cole Sprouse?…
From Wired. To live on Mars humans may have to rely on robotically 3D printed homes like the structures designed by AI SpaceFactory. WIRED’s Arielle Pardes talks with AI SpaceFactory CEO and architect David Mallot about how this new technology works and could be used here on Earth as well. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED…
From Wired. Annie Onishi, trauma surgery and critical care fellow, takes a look at more emergency room and operating room scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are. Is a brain transplant like in ‘Get Out’ really possible? Can you perform surgery on yourself? Does your…
From Wired. ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ stars Jack Black and Awkwafina take the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answer the internet’s most searched questions about themselves. Can Awkwafina sing? What’s Jack Black’s real name? Is Awkwafina Canadian? Does Jack Black actually play guitar? Jack and Awkwafina answer all these questions and more! ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’…
From Wired. The members of SuperM use the power of Twitter to answer common questions about SuperM and K-pop. While doing so, Baekhyun, Taemin, Kai, Taeyong, Ten, Lucas, and Mark all say nice things about each other, reveal their favorite K-pop bands and talk about their all time favorite music videos. Some of the questions…
From Wired. Jeremy Telford built the world’s largest balloon sculpture. But that’s only one of the impressive things he has done with balloons. He’s recreated the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, numerous Marvel characters, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and Stranger Things’ Demogorgon…all with just balloons. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7…
From Wired. Ice sculptor Shintaro Okamoto explains the art of sculpting ice in 10 levels of difficulty. The angelfish is one of the most historical designs in the ice sculpting community, so it’s the perfect place to start. Shintaro explains how you can create an angelfish design in increasing levels of complexity, from using simple…
From Wired. Chris Bensch, chief curator at the Strong Museum of Play, delves into the backstories of each and every über-popular toy released over the last 50 years. In 1977 Star Wars action figures hit the market and revolutionized the toy industry. 1979’s Atari 2600 popularized home video game consoles and 1995’s Beanie Babies started…
From Wired. Former Secret Service Agent Jonathan Wackrow, now managing director at Teneo Risk, explains how the Service protects the President and other VIPs. Wackrow details the many steps required to ensure the safety of protectees, and describes how the Service has changed due to changing technology and lessons learned from historical events. Wackrow served…
From Wired. Researcher Ying-Hui Fu has found two rare genes that allow some people to be "natural short sleepers" who feel rested after a mere 4 or 5 hours per night. WIRED’s Arielle Pardes sat down with Dr. Fu to discuss her findings. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Get more incredible…
From Wired. Trauma surgeon Annie Onishi shows WIRED contributor Peter Rubin how to tie various forms of surgical knots. Annie demonstrates the techniques behind a one-handed knot using different types of sutures that are typically used for various parts of the human body. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Get more incredible…
From Wired. What kind of impact have Rhett & Link had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal and presents all the information to them. Can Rhett & Link guess what their three most popular YouTube videos are? How many Google results appear when you search their…
From Wired. This piece of metal is unsinkable. WIRED’s Matt Simon spoke with the inventor, Chunlei Guo, about how the superhydrophobic material was created and how it could help prevent disasters at sea. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: https://wrd.cm/DailyYT…
From Wired. Bon Appétit’s Brad Leone and Chris Morocco use the power of Twitter to answer common questions about cooking for Thanksgiving. Do you put celery in your stuffing? Is it dangerous to deep fry a turkey? How many sticks of butter do you have to use on Thanksgiving? Are vegan mashed potatoes good? Should…
From Wired. Ever wonder what the upper limit of the shot put is? The record is 23.12 meters, or just under 75 feet. But could someone come along and put one even further? WIRED’s Robbie Gonzalez met up with Olympic record holder Ryan Crouser to find out why putting a shot 24 meters is Almost…