Gordon Ramsay uses the power of Twitter to answer some common cooking questions. Does cheese go bad? Is British food as awful as they say? Gordon offers his advice on these queries and a host of others.
Ken Jeong uses the power of Twitter to answer some common medical questions.
Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer some common science questions.
Game designer Jeff Kaplan uses the power of Twitter to answer some common 'Overwatch' questions. Why is Widowmaker blue? Why is Symmetra support class? Watch to find the answers!
The Hero' star Nick Offerman uses the power of Twitter to answer some common woodworking questions.
Bungie's Luke Smith, design director of Destiny 2, answers Twitter's burning questions about the Destiny franchise. What if the loot cave still existed? How will characters transfer to Destiny 2? Did the wizard really come from the moon?
The LEGO Ninjago Movie' stars Jackie Chan and Olivia Munn use the power of Twitter to answer some common martial arts questions. Jackie also teaches Olivia how to karate chop some pieces of wood and defend herself from knife attacks.
Astrophysicist and 'StarTalk' host Neil deGrasse Tyson uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about our universe. What is a quark? Is there a limit to the expansion of the universe?
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about astronauts. How fast is the international space station? Can you see the eclipse from space?
LaVar Ball uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about basketball. Who else can give 'Baller Support' better than the original baller himself, LaVar Ball? LaVar answers questions like: Who has the worst attitude in NBA history? What's the least cool NBA jersey? What's with the Golden State Warriors' facial hair?
DJ Dillon Francis uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about DJing. Do DJ's prank each other on tour? How does a good DJ sort their music? What's the next evolution in DJ hardware?
Tony Hawk uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about skateboarding. Will there ever be another Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? What skateboarding trick was the hardest to learn? Are you ever too old to start skating?
Matty Matheson uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about cooking. What is a sauce exactly? Can you recycle oil after frying the food? What's the easiest way to deseed a pomegranate? All these questions are answered, and more!
Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of chess. Why do chess players point at pieces with their middle finger? Why does the knight move the way it does? What's the more valuable piece, the knight or the bishop? Garry answers all these questions and more!
Legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of football. Jerry also gets on the football field and demonstrates how a wide out might deceive a cornerback with a double (or triple!) move.
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about their respective winter sports. Former and current Olympians and Paralympians Gus Kenworthy, Lolo Jones, Amy Purdy, Alex & Maia Shibutani, Joss Christensen, Elana Meyers Taylor, Jamie Greubel Poser, Rico Roman, Danelle Umstead, Oskana Masters, Alex Deibold, Jamie Anderson, and Chloe Kim deep dive on the sports of freestyle skiing, ice dancing, bobsledding, snowboarding, Para snowboarding, Para ice hockey, Para alpine skiing, and Para nordic skiing.
Neuroscientist and public science communicator Anil Seth uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about neuroscience. How does memory work? Can we delete memories? Do blind people dream? Anil answers all these questions and more!
Blizzard's Ben Brode, game director on Hearthstone, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Hearthstone. What are the chances we see cards added to the classic set? Will we see any cards get buffs? What's the best way to get back into Hearthstone after some time off?
Blockers' star John Cena uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about professional wrestling. What's the most dangerous move in wrestling? What is it like working for Vince McMahon? Why don't wrestlers have body hair? John answers all of these questions and more!
The Slow Mo Guys (Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy) use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about The Slow Mo Guys, The Super Slow Show, and filming in slow motion. What is their process like when coming up with new video ideas? What's their favorite video they've done? Where do they get all the food for the Super Slow Show?
Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these questions and more!
Director James Cameron uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the science fiction genre.
Bill Nye, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, doctor turned actor Ken Jeong, science fiction director James Cameron, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and neuroscientist Anil Seth answer the most interesting science questions from Twitter. Do your guts float in space? How do you know if you're an alien? Can you punch specific memories out of your brain? What exactly is a tractor beam? If humans evolved from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?
Riot Games Lead Designer Greg Street uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about League of Legends. When will teemo get deleted? Why is it taking so long to release another permanent game mode? Why are death timers so long in one for all? Why does the entire team get punished when one player rage quits? How long until a Battle Royale game mode is announced? When is LoL 2 coming?
Riot Games Lead Designer Greg Street once again uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about League of Legends. Which three heroes would Greg crack a cold one with? Is Jhin based on any real life serial killers? Does League of Legends ever ban people?
Brendan Greene (aka PlayerUnknown), creative director of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about PUBG. Why do vehicles seem to weigh so little? Is PUBG coming to PS4? Will the Xbox One version's bugs get fixed? Will the game include hit indicators? Will PUBG add an offline mode? Brendan answers all these questions and more.
Liza Koshy, Markiplier, Rhett and Link, and Hannah Hart use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about YouTube content creation. How long does it take to make a video? Why did they start making YouTube videos? What YouTubers do they enjoy watching? Liza, Mark, Hannah, Rhett, and Link answer all these questions, and more!
NCT 127 use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about K-pop. Does a K-pop star have to be from Korea? Why are some K-pop groups so large? Do K-pop bands have opening acts? Taeil, Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, and Haechan answer all these questions and more!
Actor, comedian and physician Ken Jeong uses the power of Twitter to answer even more common medical questions. Will you get the flu from a flu shot? Can stress make you sick? What IS E. Coli?
Bon Appétit's Brad Leone and Claire Saffitz use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about cooking. Brad and Claire offer their chef support to the internet masses, answering questions about food dehydrators, kombucha, microplanes and more!
Tattoo artist Keith 'Bang Bang' McCurdy uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about tattoos and tattooing. What's the best way to practice tattooing? What techniques can a tattoo artist use to do proper shading? Do tattoo artists ever refuse to do certain tattoos?
Drew McCoy, Project Lead at Respawn Entertainment, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Apex Legends. What are some pro tips for Apex? What's an heriloom? What is the name of Bloodhound's bird?? Drew answers these questions and much, much more!
Ed Boon, Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Mortal Kombat 11. Why does Sub-Zero always get beat by Scorpion in promotional trailers? How do you properly do Skarlet's Brutality? How many character skins does each character have in MK11?
Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about singing. How can you increase your vocal range? How do people sing and play an instrument at the same time?
Tattoo artist Keith 'Bang Bang' McCurdy uses the power of Twitter to answer even more common questions about tattoos and tattooing. What happens when you get a scar on your tattoo? How hard is it to get a tattoo removed? How much should you tip a tattoo artist?
Astronomer Jill Tarter, former director of the Center for SETI Research, uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about extraterrestrial life. What if SETI found intelligent life on another planet? Would they keep it a secret? Did US fighter pilots really see a UFO?
Magician Penn Jillette uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about magic. Do magicians ever reveal their secrets? Do Penn and Teller ever mess up an illusion? Is magic actually real? Penn answers all these questions and more!
Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joseph Russo use the power of Twitter to answer common questions about Avengers: Endgame and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Alex Honnold uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about climbing. What's Alex's favorite type of climbing hold? Do all rock climbers live in vans? Once you get to the top, how do you get back down? Alex answers all these questions, and more!
Sloane Stephens uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about the game of tennis. How many hours a day should a junior player practice? Why are there so many lefties in tennis? Who is the toughest opponent Sloane has ever faced? Is it possible to be in love with a backhand slice?? Sloane answers all these questions, and more!
Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to once again answer common questions about science. When will teleportation happen? Will tardigrades take over the moon? How do planes work? What does a neutron do? If you took all the animals of the ocean, how much shallower would the water get? Bill answers all these questions, and more!
Astronaut Nicole Stott, director of the Space for Art Foundation, uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about space. Is there an age limit for space travel? What do you do if you get sick in space? How often does the ISS get additional supplies? What happens when a ship blows up in space? Nicole answers all these space questions and more!
Mark Cuban uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about business and being a mogul. How do you start a business with no money? What makes a good business partner? Should all jobs pay a living wage? How does a business gain a customer's trust? Mark answers all of these questions and more!
Ubisoft's Alexander Karpazis uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about Rainbow Six Siege. Is Rainbow Six Siege going to get an Area 51 map? Is Buck the best operator in the game?
Ninja uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about Fortnite. What controls setups does Ninja use to play Fortnite? What's the best landing spot for competitive Fortnite? How do you get better at building? What's Ninja's main skin in Fortnite?
Long-distance runner Des Linden uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about marathon running. How many hours of sleep do you need to recover from a marathon? What's the best music to listen to while running? How many pairs of shoes does a professional runner go through when training for a marathon?
Facebook Offensive Security Engineer Amanda Rousseau aka 'Malware Unicorn' uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about hacking. As an offensive security engineer, Amanda has seen just about everything when it comes computer hacking. What exactly is the difference between a black hat and a white hat hacker? Is there such thing as a red hat hacker? What's the point of malware, is it just to be annoying? Are people who start DDoS attacks actually hackers? Amanda answers all these Twitter questions, and much more!
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 you dry brine or wet brine your turkey? Chris and Brad answer all these questions and more!
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 asked include: Are you ever too old to get into K-pop? What are the significance of light sticks in K-pop? Are K-pop music videos addictive?
As 2019 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the most interesting questions asked on WIRED Tech Support. Ken Jeong, Nicole Stott, Amanda 'Malware Unicorn' Rousseau, Anil Seth, Bill Nye and Jill Tarter, answer a wide variety of questions ranging from extraterrestrials to flu shots.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey uses the power of his own website (Twitter) to answer frequently asked questions about one of the world's most popular social media platforms, Twitter! Is the Twitter bird's name really Larry? How can you identify a Twitter bot? Why does Twitter have a character limit? How do you get verified on Twitter? Jack answers ALL these Twitter-centric questions and much, much more!
The Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker, uses the power of Twitter to answer questions about Doctor Who and all things TARDIS-related. Does the Doctor ever wash her clothes? Are the Doctor and the Master the same being? Does the TARDIS have a bedroom inside it? Is Mary Poppins a Time Lord?? Jodie answers all these questions and more!
Former New York Giants defensive end and Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about the Super Bowl and the NFL. How much is a Super Bowl ring worth? Why does the owner always get the Lombardi trophy? Do NFL players play fantasy football? Michael answers all these questions and more!
Dr. Martin Blaser, MD, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's questions about the coronavirus. When should we expect to see mutations? Does COVID-19 have a lifespan? Is coronavirus the 0.01% that soaps and sanitizers can't kill?
Actor and martial artist Scott Adkins uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about martial arts training. How do MMA fighters take kicks to the shin? How does one get a body like Yuri Boyka? Should you ever let an attacker know you are trained in martial arts? Scott answers all these questions and much more!Scott Adkins (Yuri Boyka) Answers Martial Arts Training Questions From Twitter | Tech Support
Dr. Daniel Amen uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about how the human brain works. Why do we sometimes completely forget common words? Why does our brain seem to work best in the shower? Why is our anxiety through the roof during quarantine? Dr. Amen answers all these questions and much, much more!
The cast of 'Hamilton' use the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about the now-ubiquitous Broadway show, 'Hamilton.' What were some of the best backstage moments? Would 'Hamilton' be different in 2020? Will there ever be a 'Hamilton 2'? How did the original cast come together? Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Jasmine Cephas Jones, Oak Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, and Phillipa Soo answer all these questions and more!
Extreme sports legends Travis and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins Pastrana use the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about stunts, motocross, rally car, skateboarding and much more.
Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about neuroscience. Does social media cause sleep disorders? Should we use drugs to boost brain power? Does TikTok stimulate Alice in Wonderland syndrome?
Magician and TikTok superstar Zach King uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about TikTok. Are there other apps that let you do quick video editing like TikTok does? Is TikTok worth downloading? How do you trim a video in your drafts? Zach answers all of these questions and much, much more.
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about screenwriting. How do writers' rooms work? How do you approach second drafts? If Aaron could write for any show, which show would he write for? Aaron Sorkin answers all these questions and much more.
League of Legends Executive Producer Jessica Nam and Game Director Andrei Van Roon answer Twitter's burning questions about their extremely popular MOBA. Is it easy to get into League now? Is there going to be a LoL mobile game? How do you even get into the game industry? What are some lessons they've learned from working at Riot Games? Jessica and Andrei answer all these questions and much, much more.
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 all these questions and much more.
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 charged during excursions?
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 first? What's Joe Manganiello's favorite starting scenario? Joe answers all these questions and much more.
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 should a newcomer watch the movies? Why can't the Mandalorian take off his mask in front of people? Alex and Mollie answer all these questions and much more!
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 has no lands and you can't play any cards? What's the weirdest, most obscure MTG rule that Matt knows of? Matt answers all these questions and much more.
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 of them? Alex and Mollie answer all these questions and much, much more!
Todd Vaziri, one of the most accomplished visual effects artists working today, uses the power of Twitter to answer some of the internet's burning questions about visual effects. What movies have some of the best VFX ever? Why does The Mandalorian look so good? How come Jurassic Park still holds its own today?
Jamie Hagiya, a CrossFit gym owner and coach, answers Twitter's burning questions about CrossFit. What even is the point of a burpee? How do you start with learning how to tire flip? Is CrossFit better than traditional lifting? Should you eat before doing CrossFit? Jamie answers all these questions and demonstrates the proper technique to use for various workouts.
Yo-Yo Ma uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about playing cello. Would Yo-Yo Ma ever collaborate with a rapper? Why is it that in every movie the cellist plays Bach's Cello Suite No. 1? Why are cellos so expensive? Can you hurt you arm playing the cello? Yo-Yo answers all these questions and much, much more.
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.
Andrew Rea, perhaps better known as 'Babish' from the YouTube channel 'Babish Culinary Universe,' answers the internet's burning questions about cooking. Why do they always use kosher salt in cooking videos? What do you season rib eye with? Are bay leaves a hoax? What's the hardest fruit to cut? Andrew answers all these questions and much more.
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!
The Tolkien Professor, Cory Olsen, once again 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. Why can't Frodo ride an eagle all the way to Mount Doom? Would the battle at Helm's Deep gone differently if it hadn't rained? How much time passes between 'The Fellowship of the Ring' and 'The Return of the King'? Cory answers all these questions and much more.
Chef Wolfgang Puck, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about restaurants and cooking. How do chefs learn to chop so quickly? What's the difference between a two and three Michelin starred restaurant?
Dennis McCarthy, the man behind all of the cars from the Fast and the Furious franchise, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about cars. How many cars have they destroyed filming the Fast and the Furious franchise? What's the point of spoilers on cars? Why do people rev their engines? What's better, a low-rider or a muscle car? Dennis answers all these questions and much more.
Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro answers the internet's burning questions about body language. Why is being stared at so intimidating? How do you have a good poker face? Can body language be admitted as evidence in court? How can you end a conversation politely? Joe answers all these questions and much more!
Three-time Olympian & Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes answers the internet's burning questions about gymnastics.Olympian Dominique Dawes Answers Gymnastics Questions From Twitter | Tech Support
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!
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!
Astronaut Mike Massimino answers the internet's burning questions about the far reaches of space. How do astronauts get leverage when screwing things in? After a long space flight, where does the poo go? Does NASA let astronauts get acclimated to space on their first space walk? Are space suits comfortable? How many languages do astronauts have to learn? Does space have a smell?
Trauma surgeon Annie Onishi answers the internet's burning questions about surgery. How come it doesn't seem like people bleed that much during surgery? Why do they cut off your clothing in the ER? Can an electric eel act like a defibrillator? Annie answers all these questions and much more!
Texas Beeworks founder Erika Thompson answers the internet's buzzing questions about bees and beekeeping. Can bees be trained to attack individuals? How accurate is 'Bee Movie'? How does one get into beekeeping? How do beekeepers find the queen?
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.
Ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes answers running and ultramarathon questions from Twitter. What can you do to run faster? Why do they give out belt buckles for ultramarathons? How does one fuel up before an ultramarathon?
Entomologist Samuel Ramsey answers the internet's burning questions about insects. What are the best insects to eat? Why do crickets hear from their legs? How do bugs breath? Dr. Sammy answers all these questions and much more.
Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist who used to be in a cult, answers the internet's burning questions about cults. How did Charles Manson get a cult following? What's the best movie about cults? Why did everyone in the Heaven's Gate cult wear Nikes? How do people get brainwashed? Dr. Janja answers all these questions and much more!
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.
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!
Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver answers the internet's burning questions about beer. How do you make your own beer? What are hops? Is there such thing as boxed beer? How do you make beer from pumpkins? Garrett answers all these questions and much more.
James Dyson answers the internet's burning questions about design and inventions. How does Dyson's bladeless fan work? What do you do if you have an invention idea? Why are hand dryers so loud? How does suction work? James answers all these questions and much more!
Dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah answers the internet's burning questions about skin and dermatology. Is tanning really bad for you? Should you pop your own pimples? Why do we get wrinkles? Does your skin breathe? Dr. Muneeb answers all these questions and much more!
Former NBA player Dwyane Wade answers the internet's burning questions about basketball. Are 3-pointers messing with the game of basketball? Do they still call traveling in the NBA? Why do NBA players have a hard time playing against the zone? How do players hit clutch free throws? Dwyane answers all these questions and much more!
Amirah Kassem, FLOUR SHOP founder and food art expert on Disney+ 'Foodtastic,' answers the internet's burning questions about baking.
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!
Dr. Morgan Levine, a professor who specializes in the biology of aging, answers the internet's burning questions about aging. Is there anyway to stop aging? Is aging a disease? Do you age slower in space? Dr. Levine answers all these questions and much more!
Dr. Serena H. Chen, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, answers the internet's burning questions about fertility, pregnancy, and having children. How do pregnancy tests actually work? Why can IVF be so expensive? What is the process of egg freezing like? Are sperm counts lower than they used to be? Serena answers all these questions and much more.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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?
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!
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!
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?
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, much more!
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? How does recycling ACTUALLY work? Ed answers all these questions and much more!
Chef and author J. Kenji López-Alt answers 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!
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!
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!
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
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!
Dr. J. Mack Slaughter takes to Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about injuries. What happens if you break a bone and don't set it? How can you tell if you've dislocated your shoulder? Why do shin splints hurt so much? Is it OK to treat a dog bite at home? Is an Achilles tendon tear the worst injury in sports? Dr. Slaughter answers all these questions and much more!
Toxicologist Anne Chappelle is back to answer more of the internet's burning questions about poison. What makes poison, well, poisonous? What the screaming heck is sun poisoning? How long does poison take to work? Can poison expire? Anne answers all these questions and much more!
Jeremiah Baumann, Chief of Staff at the US Department of Energy, takes to Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about all types of energy. Why are gas prices soooo high? Do wind turbines cause cancer? Are electric vehicles better for the environment than gas vehicles? How is the strategic petroleum preserve going to be replenished?
Barbecue chef Rodney Scott takes to Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about barbecue. What's the difference between barbecue and grilling? What does the 'Q' stand for in BBQ? What's the best cut of meat to barbecue with? What's the most essential utensil for barbecuing? What's better to cook with, wood, charcoal or propane? Rodney answers all these questions and much more!
Author Neil Gaiman takes to Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about mythology. What links Viking and Greek myths? Why does Anubis have a dog head? Why do so many cultures have a 'Great Flood' myth? What do Biblical angels look like? Neil answers all these questions and much, much more!
Marine Biologist Amani Webber-Schultz answers the internet's burning questions about sharks! Why do hammerhead sharks look the way they do? What are the most dangerous types of sharks? Why do sharks have so many teeth? What are baby sharks called? Amani answers all these questions and much more!
Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to once again answer common questions about science. Is evolution just an unproven theory? What do brains actually feel like? Will humanity ever leave the solar system? Are humans advanced AI? Bill answers all these questions and much more.
Tennis great John McEnroe uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about the sport of tennis. Why are tennis players always getting so dang upset? Whose the hardest opponent McEnroe ever faced? Why has serve and volley become extinct in tennis? Why do doubles players congratulate each other even when losing? John answers all these questions and much, much more.
Author Malcolm Gladwell answers the web's most searched questions about research. How do you avoid confirmation bias? Is the 10,000 hours rule actually real? Does anyone go to libraries anymore? Is Wikipedia a reliable resource? Did McDonald's fries taste better when we were kids? Malcolm answers all these questions and much more!
Kevin L. Matthews II, author and financial educator, answers questions from twitter about money and spending. Are we going into a recession? How is a credit score calculated? How soon do you need to start saving for retirement? Is our tax system rigged for the rich? Is cyrpto worth investing in? Kevin answers all these questions and much more!
Chris Piech, professor of computer science at Stanford University, answers the internet's burning questions about coding. Do you need to know math to be good at coding? How many computer languages are there? Are programming and coding the same thing? How do you code A.I.? What is the meaning of the '404' error? Chris answers all these questions and much more!
Wildlife veterinarian Dr. Romain Pizzi answers the internet's hottest questions about wild animals. Why does a giraffe have 'antennae' on its head? Why do big cats have round pupils and house cats have slits? Does an elephant really have a great memory? What's it like putting an oxygen mask on a tiger?
Climate scientist Dr. Peter Kalmus answers the internet's burning questions about our planet. Are there any other planets we can live on yet? Why is the coral reef dying? How does the carbon cycle work? How much longer until Florida is underwater? Dr. Kalmus answers all these questions and much more.
Dr. Amy Shah answers the internet's burning questions about those oh so elusive signaling molecules we like to call 'hormones.' Can you remove all of your hormones? What does low testosterone even feel like or look like? Why does adrenaline affect memory? How does cortisol affect body fat? Dr. Shah answers all these questions and much, much more!
James Hoffmann answers the internet's burning questions about coffee. What's the difference between drip and pour over coffee? What's the difference between iced coffee and cold brew? Does darker roast coffee have more caffeine?
The Callisto Protocol director Glen Schofield answers the internet's burning questions about video game development and horror games. Why are horror video games scarier than horror movies? Why was Elden Ring so dang hard? How do you design levels in a horror game? How well does finger motion capture work? How do game physics work?
Robotics professor Henny Admoni answers the internet's burning questions about robots! How do you program a personality? Can robots pick up a single M&M? Why do we keep making humanoid robots? What is Elon Musk's goal for the Tesla Optimus robot? Will robots take over my job writing video descriptions...I mean, um, all our jobs? Henny answers all these questions and much more.
Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik of Trilogy Media answer the internet's burning questions about scams. How do you protect your parents from scams? How do scammers get our phone numbers? How do you know if an apartment listing is a scam? Why do people fall for scam sites so easily? Why are so many scam call centers in India? Ashton and Art answer all these question and much, much more!
Crime scene analyst Matthew Steiner answers the internet's burning questions about forensics and crime scenes. Why don't we use chalk outlines for dead bodies anymore? How did OJ Simpson get acquitted? How many people got away with murder before DNA evidence? How does height affect blood spatter? Matt answers all these questions and much more!
Levy Rozman answers the internet's burning questions about the game of chess. What's the best opening? How do you become a grandmaster? Was the Queen's Gambit an accurate show? What's the worst move you can make in chess? Is it harder to play with black pieces than white? Levy answers all these questions and much more!
Nelson Dellis, five-time USA Memory Champion, answers the internet's burning questions about memory. How come it's easier to remember Taylor Swift lyrics than psychics formulas? How do you remember lines over night? Is there a correlation between exercise and memory? What is a memory palace? Nelson answers all these questions and much more!
Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro once again answers the internet's burning questions about body language. Do power poses work during job interviews? Do liars smirk? Why do we cover our mouth when we see something terrible? Does peacocking actually work? Joe answers all these questions and much more.
Pascal Wallisch, NYU Professor of Psychology and Data Science, answers the internet's burning questions about illusions. What is motion-induced blindness? How do mirages happen? What's the explanation for 'The Dress'? How did they make the Tupac hologram? Pascal answers all these questions and much more!
Scientist and Immunologist Dr. Shruti Naik answers the internet's burning questions about our immune systems. Are viruses alive? Is chicken soup actually good for the immune system? What does the spleen even do? Is playing in dirt good for your child's health?? Dr. Shruti answers all these questions and much more!
It's not rocket science! Well, actually, it is! Rocket scientists Tiera and Myron Fletcher answer the internet's burning questions about rocket science, rocket ships and space travel. What's harder, rocket science or brain surgery? Will humanity ever leave the solar system? What's so special about Elon Musk's new rocket? Why are rocket engines so loud? Will we eventually have warp drive? Tiera and Myron answer all these questions and much more!
It's not brain surgery! Well, actually, it is! Neurosurgeon Brian Kopell answers the internet's burning questions about brain surgery. What's harder, rocket science or brain surgery? Do you have to be AWAKE during brain surgery? What part of the brain remembers the Jurassic Park theme song? Brian answers all these questions and much more!
Licensed family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile answers the internet's burning questions about relationships. How do you know if someone is gaslighting you? Can a relationship withstand cheating? Do open relationships really work? What causes a marriage of fifteen years to fail? How do you know if your significant other is 'The One'? Stephanie answers all these questions and much more.
Surfing legend Kelly Slater answers the internet's burning questions about hangin' ten. Who gets to decide who takes a wave first? How do surfers get hurt? What's the biggest wave Kelly has ever seen? Do surfers wear sunscreen? Do they wear life jackets? Kelly answers all these questions and much more!
Polyphia's Tim Henson answers the internet's burning questions about guitar playing. How do you get a great guitar tone? Are expensive guitars a scam? What is a boomer bend? Why are barre chords so hard to play? How did Tim write 'Playing God'? Tim answers all these questions and much, much more!
Structural engineer Dr. Nehemiah Mabry answers the internet's burning questions about city building. How are underwater tunnels made? What city has the best urban designer? How do bridges not collapse? How do floating cities work? How do sink holes happen? Nehemiah answers all these questions and much more!
Harvard professor and 'How to Build a Life' columnist Arthur C. Brooks answers the internet's burning questions about 'happiness.' Does anyone else feel depression after completing a goal? Can social media cause depression? Do we get happier as we age? What is the true meaning of happiness? Arthur answers all these questions and much more.
Scientist and A.I. expert Gary Marcus answers the internet's burning questions about artificial intelligence. Will ChatGPT end college essays? Is Furby A.I.? How close are we to truly self-driving cars? Is the Turing test outdated? Gary answers all these questions and much more!
Chef, author, and Razza owner Dan Richer answers the internet's burning questions about pizza. Why does pepperoni curl? What are the best cheeses for making pizza? What is the most important part of a pizza? Does a calzone count as a pizza? Are San Marzano tomatoes really that great? How much does it cost to open a pizzeria? Dan answers all these questions and much more!
Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise, answers the internet's burning questions about spying. How many CIA assets are in Ukraine right now? Do spies get acting lessons? How do spies get recruited? Do spies get to choose their own code names? Jonna answers all these questions and much more!
Astrophysicist Hitoshi Murayama answers the internet's burning questions about space! Are there more stars in space than grains of sand? Can the shapes of constellations change? Will we be able to observe outside of our own universe? What was in space before the universe was born? How do we know there was a Big Bang? Hitoshi answers all these questions and much more!
Cannabis scientist Dr. Amber Wise answers the web's burning questions about cannabis! What's the difference between indica and sativa? Does CBD actually do anything? Why does weed smell like THAT? Is it really okay to smoke weed every day? Dr. Wise answers all these questions and much more!
Sommelier André Hueston Mack answers the internet's burning questions about wine. Why do people swirl the wine glass before drinking it? What's the difference between sparkling wine and champagne? What are the different types of wine grapes? What does it mean when they say a wine is dry? André answers all these questions and much more!
Clark University mycologist David Hibbett answers the internet's burning questions about mushrooms. What's the difference between crimini, button and portobello mushrooms? What are the weirdest mushrooms? Why do 'magic' mushrooms exist? How can you tell if they are poisonous or not? David answers all these questions and much more!
Animator Genndy Tartakovsky answers the internet's burning questions about animation and cartooning. Why are there so many cartoon characters that don't wear pants? Why are Genny's Clone Wars episodes so short? How does one direct an animated show? What's the difference between animation and a cartoon? Genndy answers all these questions and much more.
Yuchun Lee, professional blackjack player and former member of the MIT card counting team, answers the internet's burning questions about casinos and odds. What are the odds of winning a slot machine? What's the best blackjack strategy? How does card counting work? What's the best poker strategy? What casino games make the house the most money? Yuchun answers all these questions and much more!
Pulmonologist Dr. Ravi Kalhan answers the internet's burning questions about our lungs. What happens to your lungs if you vape? How do our lungs know the difference between oxygen and carbon dioxide? How much snot can your lungs hold? Does lung cancer only happen because of smoking? Dr. Kalhan answers all these questions and much more!
The Great American Baking Show judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith answer the internet's burning questions about baking. Is yeast alive? What's the difference between baking powder and baking soda? How do croissants get so flaky? What's the secret to gooey cookies? Paul and Prue answer all these questions and much more!
Human Geneticist Dr. Neville Sanjana answers the internet's burning questions about genetics and DNA. How are our genes related to our DNA? Does our DNA change during our lifetime? How do services like '23andMe' work? Is alcoholism genetic? Dr. Sanjana answers all of these questions and more!
Renowned sneaker expert and designer Jeff Staple answers your sneaker-centric questions from Twitter. Why do Air Jordans remain so enduringly popular? Was the Reebok Pump better than Nike Air? What actually goes into the process of making a shoe? And does Jeff think nostalgia is holding innovation in the sneaker industry back? Answers to all these questions (and more) await.
Travel expert and founder of 'The Points Guy' Brian Kelly joins WIRED to answer travel questions taken from Twitter. Which of the big 3 airlines is better Delta, United, or American? What's the best credit card for earning travel points? How far in advance of traveling should you book your flights? See Brian answer these questions and many more!
Chef Meherwan Irani joins WIRED to provide expert answers to your Indian food and curry questions from Twitter. How does food vary from region to region of India? What makes a curry a curry, exactly? Which spices are indispensable for a beginner chef taking on Indian cuisine? And why is Indian food traditionally served so often with yogurt? Watch Chef Irani answer these questions (and many more) on Indian Food Support.
Archaeologist Andrew Kinkella, PhD joins WIRED to dig into the best archeology questions Twitter has to offer. Why have we seen an uptick in archeological discoveries lately? Where do archeologists decide to dig? Do they really only use those tiny little brushes to dust away debris? And why do archeologists all dress kind of the same? Dr. Kinkella answers these questions and more it's Archeology Support.
Devin Stone, adjunct law professor and host of LegalEagle on Youtube, joins WIRED to lay down the law and answer your burning questions from Twitter. When is a grand jury used over a regular jury? Is there a line between free speech and what's considered hate speech? Why invoke the fifth amendment if you're innocent? Watch as Devin answers these questions (and plenty more), on Law Support.
Legendary comic book artist and co-founder of Image Comics Todd McFarlane visits WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter. Which comic book from Todd's personal collection is his favorite? Should comics and graphic novels be considered literature? What does the script for a comic book look like? Todd answers these questions and more (and demonstrates how to draw Venom!)
Reptile expert and host of JayPrehistoricPets Jay Brewer visits WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter. How do chameleons change the color of their skin? What's it like to be bitten by a venomous snake? Are giant iguanas dangerous? Jay answers these questions and more, alongside some reptile friends to help him fully explain.
Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, answers the internet's burning questions about burials and the interment of dead bodies. What's the difference between a casket and a coffin? Why do cemeteries appear to never run out of space? What are sky burials and green burials? Can you really hire professional mourners? Victor answers these questions and more it's Burial Support.
Ophthalmologist Ashley Brissette, MD joins WIRED to answer your ocular enquires in a tech support all about eyes. How does LASIK eye surgery work? How does an eye doctor know if a baby needs glasses? What are 'eye floaters' and how do they work? What does an eyeball feel like? Dr. Brissette answers these questions and more it's Eye Support!
Professor and computer scientist David J. Malan joins WIRED to answer your computer and programming questions from Twitter. How do search engines compile information so quickly? Which operating system is best? How do microchips work?
Neurologist and Assistant Professor Dr. Natalie Cheng joins WIRED to answer your questions about neurology from Twitter. Why do our limbs sometimes 'fall asleep?' Why do we experience headaches? Or itchiness? Is the sympathetic versus parasympathetic nerve system concept real? Dr. Cheng answers these questions and many more it's Nerve Support.
Hacker and expert security consultant Jayson E. Street joins WIRED to answer your penetration test questions from Twitter. What does penetration testing entail? What are some of the most underrated physical tools used for pen tests? How can I tell if my home wifi network is compromised?
Nutritionist Dr. David Katz joins WIRED to answer your nutrition questions from the internet. How do you change your metabolism? What's the best diet for health and longevity? Where does keto science and nutrition come from? Dr. Katz answers these questions and many more on Nutrition Support.
WIRED asked experts from all corners of society and academia to answer questions about the future of technology, artificial intelligence, and humanity itself.
Hematologist and medical oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja joins WIRED to answer some bloody interesting questions from the internet. What happens when someone is injected with the wrong blood type? Why do mosquitos seem to prefer biting some people and not others? How do scabs form and what do they do exactly? Dr. Juneja answers all these questions and many more on WIRED Blood Support.
Statistical analyst and ex-NBA assistant coach Dean Oliver visits WIRED to answer sports math questions from the internet. What's the most efficient shot to take on a basketball court? Are NFL running backs historically undervalued at the moment? Why are there more no-hitters in baseball lately? And statistically speaking who's better: LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Answers to these questions and more await on Sports Math Support.
Bryan Intihar, creative director of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for Playstation 5, visits WIRED to answer your questions about video games, the gaming industry, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man’s latest adventure.
Business magnate, NBA owner, angel investor and self-made mogul Mark Cuban answers your questions from Twitter.
Criminologist and former investigator Jillian Peterson answers the internet's thrilling questions about true crime. Can you spot the differences between sociopaths and psychopaths? Will criminals learn to avoid detection thanks to true crime shows?
Physicist Jeffrey Hazboun visits WIRED to answer the internet's swirling questions about physics. How does one split an atom? Is light a wave or a particle...or both? How soon will the universe end? Is time travel is possible given physicists' current understanding? What's the deal with string theory?
Levy Rozman returns to answer more of the internet's burning questions about the game of chess. What does he make of the Carlsen vs. Neimann controversy? What's the greatest chess move of all time? How are chess bots able to analyze an entire game? Levy answers all these questions and much more!
The Police drummer Stewart Copeland answers the internet's burning questions about playing the drums. What is the most difficult song to drum? What's the best way for a beginner to learn how to drum fill? Who's the best drummer he's ever seen live? Stewart answers all these questions and much, much more!
Lauren D. Ginsberg, an Ancient Rome professor, answers the internet's burning questions about the Roman Empire. What did Romans snack on in the Colosseum? Why does Ancient Roman concrete differ from modern forms of concrete? Did gladiators really fight lions? This Roman expert answers all these questions and much more.
Mathematician Jordan Ellenberg answers the internet's burning questions about geometry. How are new shapes still being discovered? Where are we using Pythagorean theorem in real life? How many holes are in a...straw? Ellenberg answers all these questions and much, much more!
Toy analyst and historian Chris Byrne answers the internet's burning questions about toys. Do kids still play with action figures or are adult collectors fueling the industry? How did the pet rock become such a hot trend? What's his favorite toy fad? This toy expert answers all these questions and more.
'Pepper X' creator Ed Currie answers the internet's sizzling questions about peppers. Why do only mammals taste capsaicin? What kind of peppers are used in military grade pepper spray? What part of a pepper produces the most heat? This pepper master answers all these questions and more.
Gabriela Farfan, the Smithsonian's curator of gems and minerals, answers the internet's burning questions about gemstones. Are all minerals crystals? How are diamonds cut? How do geodes form? Is the Hope Diamond actually cursed? This rock and mineral expert answers all these questions and more.
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier answers the internet's buzzing questions about instruments and musical theory. What is the difference between black and white piano keys? What makes up the rhythm section? What makes a bass line sound funky?
Mechanical engineer and Stanford professor Chris Gerdes answers the internet's automotive questions. Why aren't solar powered cars a thing yet? How do self-driving cars see? How can Teslas crash when on auto-pilot? Is hacking a big threat to autonomous cars? Chris answers all these questions and much more!
Dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah returns to answer more of the internet's burning questions about skin and dermatology. Can the skin develop a dependency on chapstick? What causes dry skin? What lives on the skin's microbiome? If we shed skin cells everyday, why don't tattoos fade away?
Professor of Egyptology and Archaeology Laurel Bestock answers your questions about ancient Egypt from Twitter. What did ancient Egyptians sound like? Why is King Tut so enduringly popular? What ancient Egyptian medicine and tools do we still use in modern times? Why did they practice mummification? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Egyptology Support.
Cardiologist Dr. Sunil Rao answers your questions about the heart from Twitter. How do you measure your maximum heart rate? Is broken heart syndrome real? What is cholesterol? Can low dose aspirin help prevent heart attacks? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Heart Support.
Professor of marine biology Dr. Kory Evans answers your questions about fish from Twitter. Why are orcas attacking boats? What is the fastest creature in the sea? How do octopi change colors to match their environment? Are jellyfish immortal? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Marine Biology Support.
Professor of urban planning Kate Nelischer answers your questions about real estate and the US housing crisis from Twitter. Why are homes so expensive? How is AirBnB affecting the housing market? Why can't millennials afford a home? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Housing Support.
Paleoanthropologist Dr. Steven E. Churchill answers your questions about cavemen and early human evolution from Twitter. What happened to the Neanderthals? Is there a chance Big Foot is real? What did humans eat before the discovery of fire? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Caveman Support.
Rebel Moon director Zack Snyder answers your questions about filmmaking from Twitter. What actually is a director's cut? How does audience feedback shape creative decisions? What do filmmakers do to prepare for film shoots? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Blockbuster Support.
Survivalist Donny Dust answers your questions about primitive skills and surviving in the wild from Twitter. How do you start a campfire without any matches? If igloos are made of ice, how do they keep you warm? What is the most nutritious insect to eat? What does it mean to die by exposure? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Survivalist Support.
Celebrity personal trainer Magnus Lygdbäck answers your questions about fitness and exercise from Twitter. What is the best way to lose belly fat? How much should you rest between sets? Should you drink water before, during or after a workout? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Workout Support.
Tara Stoinski, chief scientist of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, answers your questions about primates from Twitter. Why do gorillas pound on their chest? How do apes communicate with one another? Why do chimpanzees have wars? Are there social hierarchies within primate groups? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Ape Support.
Psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender answers your questions about mental health from Twitter. Can you develop a personality disorder? Is stress contagious? What does the Rorschach test actually prove? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Mental Health Support.
Dr. Ed Barnhart, an American archaeologist, answers the internet's burning questions about the ancient Maya civilization. Why was the Maya calendar year only 260 days? Who did they sacrifice? Did they build more pyramids than the Egyptians? This Maya expert answers all these questions and much more.
Biomedical scientist Dr. Andrea Love answers your questions about pseudosciences and false health claims from Twitter. What red flags should you look out for when gauging trust in health influencers? How harmful are cell phone towers to our health? Are organic foods actually free from pesticides? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Pseudoscience Support.
Musician and violinist Andrew Bird answers the internet's burning questions about playing the violin. What is the secret to vibrato? Why are violins so expensive? Is there a trick to properly tuning a violin? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Violin Support.
Professor of English and Medieval Literature Dr. Dorsey Armstrong answers your questions about the Middle Ages from Twitter. Why is it called the "Middle" Ages? What activities did people do for fun? Why were animals tried in court for crimes? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Medieval Support.
Former Wall Street stock trader Lance Breitstein answers your most asked stock market questions from Twitter. Why did they pick a bull and a bear to describe market conditions? What’s the driving force behind a stock’s movement up or down? How does a stock’s value actually impact a company’s well-being? When the market “crashes” why can’t it just be un-crashed? Answers to these questions and more await—it’s Stock Market Support.
Pyrotechnician Patrick Cyrana joins WIRED to answer your burning questions about fireworks. How are fireworks designed? How do they get their color? What is the most dangerous firework statistically? Who invented fireworks? How do you become a professional pyrotechnician. Patrick answers all of these questions and more—it’s Fireworks Support.
Meteorologist, Author, and Storm Chaser Cyrena Arnold answers your questions about extreme weather from Twitter. How accurate is the science in the new film "Twisters?" What is the difference between El Niño and La Niña? Why are scientists predicting a super-charged storm season for 2024? Answers to these questions and plenty more await—it's Severe Weather Support.
Professor of Ancient Greek History Paul Christesen joins WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter. What do we know about the original Olympics? How did Ancient Greece elect leaders? Is the film ‘300’ accurate? Was there a huge outdoor statue of Athena in Acropolis as in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey? What exactly did we lose when the Library of Alexandria burned? Why did ancient Greeks place a coin in the mouth of the recently decesased? These questions and plenty more are answered today on Ancient Greece Support.
Prompt Engineer Michael Taylor joins WIRED to answers your questions from Twitter about artificial intelligence prompts. What is a prompt engineer and why do companies employ them? What are some general tips to improve the AI prompts we use? Why do AI-generated hands have the wrong number of fingers so often? What is AI “hallucinating?” How long will ChatGPT remember the context of your conversations? These questions and plenty more are answered on Prompt Engineer Support.
Etiquette expert William Hanson joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about proper manners and polite behavior. Why is “no elbows on the table” a rule? Is there a proper way to stir tea? Or cut a piece of cheese from a charcuterie board? Who decides what proper table etiquette is? Why should we even care about etiquette in the first place? Etiquette expert William Hanson answers these questions and many more on Etiquette Support.
'Pod Save America' hosts Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor join WIRED to answer your burning questions about American democracy and elections. Does the United States have honest elections? Could we have a 51st state by the time we have our 51st president? What's Project 2025 and why are we hearing more about it? Are technology and social media undermining democracy? How can a presidential candidate win the popular vote but still lose the presidency? Jon and Tommy answer these questions and many more on Democracy Support.
Roller coaster engineer Korey Kiepert joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about roller coasters and the people who design them. How do roller coasters work? Who invented the first roller coaster? How are roller coasters tested? What the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world? How do they stay on the rails while looping and speeding down the track? Engineer Korey Kiepert answers each of these questions plus plenty more on Roller Coaster Support.
Former Chief Urban Designer of The City of New York Alexandros Washburn joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about city planning. How does the New York City Subway compare to others worldwide? What are the pros and cons of rent control initiatives? Which city can lay claim to being "smartest" in the world? Or has the best airport? What challenges will the urban designers of tomorrow need to meet? Alexandros Washburn answers these questions and many more on City Planning Support.
Joey Chestnut, the number one ranked competitive eater in the world, visits WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about competitive eating. How do competitive eaters train? What do competitive eaters do after a competition? Do they even taste what they're eating? How does one begin a career in competitive eating? Joey Chestnut answers these questions and plenty more on Competitive Eating Support.
Professor and department head for the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University Bill Crossley answers questions about airplanes and aerospace engineering from Twitter. How do airplane wings generate the necessary amount of lift to achieve flight? Can a plane fly with only one engine? Could electric airplanes replace fuel-burning ones? Is severe turbulence still safe to fly through? Why do commercial planes fly at 35,000 feet? Are planes safer than cars statistically? How much does it cost to build an airplane? Answers to these questions and many more await on Airplane Support.
Microbiologist Dan Buckley joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about microbiology. What's the fastest known bacteria? Is the zombie fungi from "The Last Of Us" realistic? Why is cat poop is dangerous for pregnant people? How did metal-eating bacteria come about? How does horizontal gene transfer work? What microbes should we be most concerned about? Dan Buckley answers these questions and many more await on WIRED Microbiology Support.
Archaeologist Cat Jarman, a Viking Age specialist, joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Vikings. When did the Viking Age begin? How do we know about the Vikings? Where did they voyage to? How did they navigate so effectively? Did Vikings really sacrifice humans? Were the Vikings actually more violent than other cultures of their day? Answers to these questions and many more, today on Viking Support.
Volcanologist Jenni Barclay joins WIRED to answer the internet's lava-hot questions about volcanoes. How do volcanoes cause lightning? What would happen if you fell into a volcano? What do volcanologists study day-to-day? Are there any super volcanoes in the world overdue for an eruption? Why does Iceland have so many active volcanoes? These questions and many more are answered on Volcano Support.
Private investigator Mike LaCorte joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the profession of private investigator. How often are the people they're hired to watch cheating on their partner? What are PI's allowed and not allowed to do on the job, legally? Has anyone ever caught him investigating them? Answers to these questions and more await on Private Investigator Support.
Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly less emotional than women? Can stress cause your brain to shrink? What are chemical imbalances and what do they do to our emotions? Why do we have emotions at all? Dr. Davidson answers these questions and more on Emotion Support.
Historian Mark Lee Gardner joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Wild West era. Who was the most dangerous outlaw in the old west? What did folks use for toilet paper way back then? How accurate is the depiction of life in the old west in "Red Dead Redemption 2?" Old west historian Mark Lee Gardner covers these questions and plenty more on Wild West Support.
Linguist Gareth Roberts joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the etymologies of English words. How did the first languages first form? Was there once a single common language that all the others evolved from? When were swear words invented? Have words like "dude" and "bro" become gender neutral? Who came up with the word poop? Is "unalived" a real word now? Answers to all of these questions and plenty more await on Etymology Support.
Historian Mikki Brock joins WIRED to answer the internet's bubbling cauldron of questions about witches, witchcraft, and witch hunting through the ages. Can men be witches or only women? Do witches really cast spells and create potions? Who came up with the concept of witches flying on brooms and why? Why do cartoon witches always have such a pointy nose? Why do we associate black cats with witches? Why did the Salem Witch trials start? Answers to these questions and an entire coven more await on Witchcraft Support.
Pierogi from Scammer Payback on YouTube joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about scams and scambaiting. Why do scammers ask victims to buy gift cards? What are some of the biggest scammer red flags? Do they ever get caught? How many scams are out there? Should I mess with scammers for fun if I identify one? What software and hardware does Scammer Payback use? How can those creepy sex bot internet commenters lead to a scam? Pierogi answers these questions and many more on Scambaiting Support.
Historian Angus Konstam joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about pirates. Where did the stereotypical pirate accent come from? What did pirates do for fun? Why do we associate parrots and eyepatches with pirates? Who’s the most famous non-fictional pirate in history? Is Jack Sparrow real? Did pirates use sunscreen? Answers to these questions and many more await on Pirate Support.
Professional cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about cults. What makes a cult a cult exactly? What are some signs you’re in one? How do cults differ from religions? Can a family be a cult? And why are Americans seemingly so susceptible to cults? Rick Alan Ross tackles these questions and many more on Cult Support.
Japanese history researcher Yasutsune Owada joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about samurai. What caused the ultimate downfall of the samurai? What was samurai warfare like? What was it like to train to become a samurai? Did women ever become samurai? What did Ronin stand for? And did samurai ever use firearms on horseback? Answers to these questions and many more await on Samurai Support.
Demographer Jennifer Sciubba joins WIRED to answer the internet's questions about population and demographics. What is demography? What perspective can demographics provide about populations and societies? Do fertility rates really matter? Where do most people emigrate from when coming to the United States? And is immigration a net positive or negative? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Population Support.
Former National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Air Safety Investigator Gregory Feith joins WIRED to answers the internet’s burning questions about aviation accidents. What’s the safest seat on an airplane? How likely are you to be in an aviation accident? At what stage of flight to most accidents occur? Can a flock of birds really bring down a jet? Why don’t planes have parachutes to prevent crashing? What happens if a window on a plane cracks during flight? And what really happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370? Answers to these questions and many more await on Aviation Accident Support.
Arctic explorer and adventurer Mark Wood joins WIRED to answer the internet's ice cold questions about polar expeditions. How does an average person travel to the arctic? Can they? What does it take to prepare for an arctic expedition? Where precisely is the North Pole? What kind of animals live there? What do you do if you’re face to face with a polar bear? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Polar Expedition Support.
Biomedical scientist Dr. Andrea Love returns to WIRED to answer a new slate of the internet's burning questions about pseudosciences, health fads, and false wellness claims. What common household chemicals are definitely worth avoiding? Is there really arsenic and lead in tampons? Are probiotics helpful or not? What's the concern with consuming raw milk? Are GMOs and synthetic foods harmful? Why do the dangers of vaccines get blown out of proportion? Dr. Love answers these questions and many more on Pseudoscience Support Part Two!
Presidential historian and head of the George Washington Presidential Library Lindsay Chervinsky joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the American Presidency. How did the United States end up with only two dominant political parties? Can Donald Trump run for President again? What are the actual duties of a Vice President? Why is election season so long in America? And how many presidents have ever been arrested? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on President Support.
High-risk pregnancy doctor Shilpi Mehta-Lee joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about pregnancy. Do babies cry in the womb? How do ultrasounds work? What is Vanishing Twin Syndrome? Is it okay to exercise during pregnancy? Answers to these questions and many more await on Pregnancy Support.
Founder and Executive director of the Edelman Fossil Park of Rowan University Paleontologist Dr. Kenneth Lacovara joins WIRED to answer the internet's questions about the phenomenon of extinction. How do we know an asteroid killed the dinosaurs? Where was the impact? Could humans go extinct in the same fashion? What are the five mass extinctions? Why are we trying to bring back extinct species, isn't it dangerous? Which species came closest to extinction but bounced back? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Extinction Support.
Sportswriter and football historian John Eisenberg joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about American Football. Who invented football? Why is it called football? Who's the better quarterback, Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes? What's the most impactful rule change in the history of the NFL? How have technological advancements changed the game and how it's played? What's the biggest comeback of all time in the NFL? Answers to these questions and many more await on Football Support.
Psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik joins WIRED to provide some couples therapy to the lovebirds of the internet. What's a big sign that a relationship won't last? If you think of someone other than your partner during sex, should you come clean? And how do you know if they're "the one?" Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Couples Therapy Support.
Clinical pharmacist Dr. Christina Madison joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about pharmacology and pharmaceuticals. Does a medication “go bad” after its expiration date? How do extended release pills work? What are the pros and cons of GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic (semaglutide?) Is melatonin dependency bad? Why have we never found a cure for the common cold? Dr. Madison answers these questions and many more on this edition of Pharmacology Support.
Historian Alexander Bevilacqua joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the cultural rebirth which came to be known as The Renaissance. When did The Renaissance begin? What was it exactly? Why do paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Birth of Venus remain so famous centuries later? What did people's diets consist of during The Renaissance? How was their hygiene? Answers to these questions and many more await within this episode of Renaissance Support.
Dungeon Master and Dimension 20 host Brennan Lee Mulligan visits WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about Dungeons & Dragons. What are Brennan's tips for first time DMs? How do you make compelling characters? What does someone need to get started playing Dungeons & Dragons? What's the most accurate representation of DnD in pop culture? Answers to these questions and many more await on Dungeons & Dragons Support.
Dr. Dinee C. Simpson visits WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about transplant surgeries. Who decides who gets a transplant? Is there an organ shortage? How do organ transplants actually work? When was the first successful organ transplant? What determines a "match" for a kidney transplant? How do surgeons connect nerves to donated organs?
ARCH Motorcycle Company founders Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger join WIRED to answer the internet's (rubber) burning questions about motorcycles. What's it like to ride an ARCH bike? What's Keanu Reeves' favorite motorcycle? How many motorcycles has he owned? What causes a "death wobble" while riding a motorcycle—and how can you fix it? Gard and Keanu answer these questions and plenty more on Motorcycle Support.
Professor and authoritarianism scholar Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about dictators and fascism. Why do people support dictators? How do dictators come to power? What's the difference between a dictatorship, an autocracy, and authoritarianism? What are the most common personality traits found in tyrants and dictators? Is Xi Jinping a dictator? How do dictators amass wealth? Professor Ben-Ghiat answers these questions and many more on Tech Support: Dictator Support.
AI and machine learning professor at Gonzaga University Graham Morehead joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about artificial intelligence. What are the origins of AI? What's the difference between AI, AGI, and ASI? What will the implications be if China achieves artificial super intelligence first or the United States does? What does the next 10 years of AI development look like? Will AI take all human jobs? Answers to these questions and many more await on AI Support.
Comedian Matteo Lane joins WIRED to answers the internet's burning questions about stand-up comedy. How do you learn to write funny jokes? Do you think a joke can go too far? Is there a secret to telling jokes well? How do you prepare for your first open mic? Why are some people just naturally funnier than others? Matteo covers all these topics and plenty more on Stand-Up Comedy support.
Harvard Business School professor Willy Shih joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the global supply chain. How do tariffs work? Why have egg prices become so high? Is the world in a trade war? When did a global economy first develop? How could the United States realistically bring back manufacturing jobs? Will global supply chains collapse? Answers to these questions and many more await on Supply Chain Support.
Devin Stone, adjunct law professor and host of LegalEagle on Youtube, returns to WIRED to answer more of your burning questions about criminal law. What’s the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor crime? Is the death penalty unconstitutional? Could Luigi Mangione be found ‘Not Guilty’ at trial? Is any of what Elon Musk and the so-called US DOGE doing legal? Is training AI to create images stealing other people’s art or simply fair use? How do we prevent deepfakes from making video evidence worthless? Devin answers these questions and plenty more on Criminal Law Support.
Board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist Dr. Courtney Mears joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about physical therapy. What's the relationship between physical therapy, physiotherapy, and sports medicine? How long does physical therapy last? Is it supposed to hurt the way it does? Does VR physical therapy exist? Is preventative physical therapy effective, or only after an injury? How do physical therapists help treat patients with pneumonia? How does yoga assist in physical therapy? Answers to these questions and more await on Physical Therapy Support.
Expert of Eastern European and Russian affairs and Director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute Dr. Michael Kimmage joins WIRED to answer the internet's questions about the "Cold War" contested by The Soviet Union and United States. Why was it named "the Cold War?" Was the threat of communism overblown by the United States? What is a proxy war? Why did the United States and USSR make so many nuclear warheads? Did the Soviets have technologies that surpassed those of NATO? Are we in a new Cold War today? Answers to these questions and many more await on Cold War Support.
Cheating expert Sal Piacente joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about cheating at casinos. Can slot machines be hacked? Why is card counting illegal? How can you tell if dice are loaded? What's it like working security at a casino? Could an Oceans 11-style heist ever happen in real life? Are casinos ever the ones to cheat? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Casino Cheating Support.
Dr. Zhana Vrangalova joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about dating. What's the best way to deal with rejection? How can you know if your standards are too high or if you're settling? Why do people tolerate situationships? Is physical attraction more important than emotional attraction? Can you grow into loving someone? What's a fu*kboy? Answers to these questions and many more await on Dating Support.
Cybersecurity architect and adjunct professor at NC State University Jeff Crume joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the history of hacking. What was the first computer virus? Who is the most influential hacker in history? How did hacking work before the internet? Have hackers ever taken down a government website? Do VPNs really offer the anonymity we think they do? What is a firewall and how does it work? Answers to these questions and many more await on Hacking History Support.
Tennessee farmer Matt Griggs joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about farming. How do farmers keep track of what they're growing, and keep it in such straight lines? Why does farming have such a high mortality rate as a profession? How are the ongoing trade wars affecting farmers? Why do farmers need government subsidies? How big of a problem is soil erosion? Is 100% organic farming possible? Answers to these questions and more await on Farming Support.
Entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the world of insects. Are cockroaches so resilient that they'd survive a nuclear war? Why do praying mantis behead their partners after mating? Why do crickets chirp? Are tarantulas dangerous? Answers to these questions and many more await on Insect Support.
Boating expert and instructor Tara Foster joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about boating. How many types of boats are there? How exactly to boats float? Why is speed on the water measured in knots? What are you supposed to do in a man overboard situation? What’s the most dangerous ocean on the planet? Answers to these questions and many more await on Boating Support.