Astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, is asked to explain the concept of gravity to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Levin is the Claire Tow Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University and author of “Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from … Read more
Andrea Themely, current commercial pilot and former Air Force colonel, dissects some famous UFO footage released by the U.S. government. Andrea explains what we see on the monitors, and why this phenomenon is so unique. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► Want more WIRED? Get the … Read 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 … Read more
Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll, PhD, is challenged to explain the concept of dimensions to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: Also, check out the free … Read 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? Ken’s comedy special, “You Complete Me, Ho” is streaming on NETFLIX now. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? … Read more
Sir Paul McCartney takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s most searched questions about himself. Why is Paul McCartney’s nickname “Macca”? Why did Paul write “Let It Be”? Did the Beatles play at Woodstock? Paul answers all these questions, and more! Paul’s album “Egypt Station” is out now! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED … Read more