Wired Magazine: Tech 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.

Film historian Tony Maietta joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the old days of Hollywood and the U.S. film industry. When did the "golden age" of Hollywood begin and end? Why is the US film industry based mostly in Los Angeles? When were the first Oscars? Why was Marilyn Monroe such a transcendent star? What impact did Charlie Chaplin have on the art of film? Did silent film stars bother to learn their lines? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Old Hollywood Support.

Professor Matt Lerner, PhD joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about neurodiversity. What are some signs of autism? What did people with autism do in the past? What does reading with dyslexia feel like? What does it mean to be "on the spectrum?" Can I diagnose myself with ADHD with TikTok videos? Answers to these questions and many more await on Neurodivergent Support.

Paleontologist and Geologist Dr. Ken Lacovara joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about fossils. Can we extract dinosaur DNA from fossils? How is crude oil made from fossils? Where are the most common places to find fossils worldwide? How can you give yourself the best chance to become a fossil after you die? Did we ever find the crater from the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Fossil Support.

World renowned DJ David Guetta joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about DJing. How do you learn to match beats like a DJ? What is it so powerful when DJs drop the beat? Do DJs practice their sets in advance? Whats the difference between DJing at a festival as opposed to in the club? Answers to these questions and many more await on DJ Support with David Guetta.

Law Professor Steven Vladeck joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about The United States Supreme Court. Why do Supreme Court Justices serve for life? How does a case get to the Supreme Court? Did Ruth Bader Ginsberg make a mistake by not retiring? Why did Lyndon B. Johnson nominate Thurgood Marshall? Why do we have nine justices? Professor Vladeck answers all these questions and much more.

Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Strategy at NASA David Dr. Grinspoon joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about astrobiology. Where do astrobiologists work? What is the probability that humans aren't alone in the universe? Have there been credible UFO sightings documented? What REALLY goes on at Area 51? Was there ever life on Mars? Answers to these questions and many more await on Astrobiology Support.

Political scientist Michael Beckley joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about modern China. When does the history of modern China begin? What do Westerners get wrong about China? Who is winning the current trade war between the U.S. and China? What about the tech war? Why would China ever want to invade Taiwan? Does China own American farms? Answers to these questions and many more await on China 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. How can someone avoid falling into the trap of pseudoscience? Why do people swear by lion’s mane mushroom as a supplement? Does acupuncture do anything? Is it really that bad for your body to eat late at night? Do more children have diabetes today than in the past? Answers to these questions and many more await on this brand-new third edition of WIRED Pseudoscience Support.

Alex Wellerstein joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about nuclear science. Which nations have nuclear bombs? Who decides who gets to have nuclear warheads and who doesn't? Why were Hiroshima and Nagasaki targeted at the end of World War II? What happens to someone's body in an atomic bomb explosion? How does radiation work? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Nuclear Science Support.

Math teacher Lesley Fox joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about life as a teacher. Is this the worst time to become a teacher? Do teachers secretly play favorites? Why is bullying such a problem? Should we ban phones from schools? Why don't high schools teach classes on how to cook, clean, and do taxes? Can't teachers just not give homework? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Teacher Support.

Precision Neuroscience CEO Michael Mager joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about startups. Why do most startups fail? What does a typical CEO's job entail? How do you hire the right people for your company? Who can fire a CEO? How does startup funding work? What does it mean for a company to "go public?" Answers to these questions and many more await on Startup Support.

Professor Tarek Masoud joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Middle East. What's the origin of the conflict between Israel and Palestine? What are the most significant moments leading to the current geopolitical climate of the Middle East? What makes the Houthis of Yemen such a difficult adversary? Why is Islam unfairly associated with terrorism? Answers to these questions and more await on Middle East support.

Grammy Award-winning musician and bandleader Jon Batiste joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the piano. What tips and practices will make someone a better pianist? What's Jon's favorite type of piano music to perform? What do the pedals on a piano do? Did Ray Charles singlehandedly invent soul music? And why are we securing pianos with locks and keys? Answers to these questions and more await on Piano Support with Jon Batiste.

Professor and immigration lawyer Charles Kuck joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about immigration. Can ICE arrest people without a warrant? How do undocumented immigrants pay taxes? Do illegal immigrants vote in the US? Where do Americans immigrate to when they leave? What's the difference between a visa and a green card? What is the crime rate of illegal immigrants in the United States compared to that of citizens? Answers to these questions and many more await on Immigration Support.

Neurosurgeon and Engineer Dr. Ben Rapoport, co-founder of Precision Neuroscience, joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the emerging technology of brain implants and brain-computer interfaces. How does brain-computer interface technology work? What part of the brain is the BCI interfacing with? How do you get a chip into the brain in the first place? Will brain-computer interfaces one day allow us to replay our dreams? Answers to these questions and many more await on Brain-Computer Interface Support.

Historian Alexander Avina joins WIRED to answers the internet's burning questions about the modern history of Latin America.

Kevin O'Leary joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about investing. Can you "time" your moves the stock market? What stocks and sectors are set to boom in the coming years? Is Palantir overvalued? What exactly are Bitcoin investors investing in? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Investor Support.

Professor Willett Kempton joins WIRED to answer the internet's most interesting questions about electric cars. Has Elon Musk's high profile public persona affected Tesla sales? Will electric cars ever charge as quickly as pumping gas for a traditional combustion engine? Why can't Americans by Chinese EVs? Answers to these questions and more await on Electric Car Support.

University of Cambridge Research Fellow Dr. Stephen Turton joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the logic (and many quirks) of the English language. Why are so many English words not pronounced the way they're spelled? Why is the plural of 'child' not 'childs' but 'children?' 'Foot' becomes 'feet' but 'boot' does't pluralize to 'beet?' How do we know what Old English sounded like? Why is the letter R pronounced so different across languages? What does a pineapple have to do with either pines OR apples? Answers to these questions and many more await on Etymology Support.

Medieval historian Dr. Juliette Wood joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about folklore. How did unicorns become a symbol of little girl cuteness? Are mermaids and sirens the same? Has anyone ever actually found a razor blade in their Halloween candy? What are the origins of Slenderman? How did the legend of the Mothman come about? How are Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti and the Abominable Snowman related? Why do so many famous fairytales have bleak endings if they’re meant for children? Answers to these questions and many more await on Folklore Support.

Native American historian Ned Blackhawk joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the cultures and histories of the indigenous peoples of North America. Why were reservations established and who lives on them? Do reservations have their own laws and police? How did What was the infamous "Trail of Tears?" What were conflicts between tribes like prior to the arrival of Europeans? Did the United States ever lose a war with a Native American tribe? What was agriculture and raising children like in native cultures? Answers to these questions and many more await on WIRED's Native American Support.

Economics professor Christopher Clarke joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about The Great Depression. What caused The Great Depression? How bad as The Great Depression? What did people eat? How was the military affected during the Great Depression? What would happen if there were another run on banks like in 1929? What affect did Herbert Hoover's policies have? Who made it through the Great Depression easiest? Answers to these questions and many more await on Great Depression support.

George Mason University Political Scientist Jack Goldstone joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about revolutions. Can there be a revolution without violence? Does every revolution need a figurehead? Where are the conditions for a revolution simmering right now? Why is the French Revolution considered a bigger turning point in the history of government than the American Revolution? Is there a revolution underway in Nepal? Answers to these questions and many more await on WIRED Revolution Support.

Red Bull Racing driver and Formula 1 star Max Verstappen joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about being an F1 driver. How different is each Formula 1 car? Why do F1 drivers have to be physically fit? How do drivers train? What's the most exciting track to drive on? Which of his career victories stands out in Max Verstappen's memory? Answers to these questions and more await on Formula 1 Driver Support.

Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team Principal, CEO, and Co-Owner Toto Wolff joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about leading a Formula 1 team. How is a Formula 1 team typically set up? Is the Team Principal the same as the Crew Chief? Who is currently the most underrated F1 driver? How much sleep does Toto Wolff get at night? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Formula 1 Team Principal Support.

Alex Honnold is back for a third time to answer common questions about climbing. The "Free Solo" star answers questions about his climbing role models, his scariest climbing moments, posture, getting into a flow state, climbing slang and much more.

Army historian Peter Knight joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about World War II. What is the timeline of World War II? Who, exactly, were the ‘Ghost Army’ in World War II? How effective were German U-Boats in WW2? What is the Blitzkrieg? And what was the ‘bat bomb’ project in WW2? Answers to these questions and many more await on WIRED Revolution Support.

Doctor Answers Vaccine Questions | Tech Support | WIRED WIRED 15 mil Marcações com “Gostei” 284.257 Visualizações 2 de dez. 2025 Pediatrician Dr. Paul Offit joins WIRED to answer the internet's questions about vaccines. How are new vaccines developed? What are vaccination schedules based on? Does getting multiple vaccines at once affect the efficacy of each? Where in your body does the medicine go when you get an injection? Who began the fallacy that vaccines cause autism? Why have vaccines become a political flashpoint? And what is RFK Jr.'s whole deal? Answers to these questions and more await on WIRED Vaccine Support.

UC Berkeley Computer Science Professor Sarah Chasins joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about coding. How did programmers code the first ever code? What remnants of the early World Wide Web still exist online? Can someone still learn programming if they hate math? How do new programming languages get made? Why is debugging harder than writing code? How can computer scientists contribute to CRISPR? Professor Chasins answers these questions any many more on this episode of WIRED Tech Support: Coding Support.

Dr. Bob Nicholson joins WIRED to answer the internet's most intriguing queries about Victorian England. How did people entertain themselves in England in the 1800's? Why was openly showing feelings frowned upon in the Victorian Era? How many assassination attempts did Queen Victoria survive? Was it very difficult to wear a bustle? How did Victorian style become associated with “spooky” things? Answers to these questions and plenty more await on Victorian England Support.

Legendary Japanese video game auteur Hideo Kojima joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about his work. What does Hideo Kojima consider his masterpiece? What qualities and talents does a successful game designer need to possess? Is there a film Kojima would like to adapt into a game? How did he create the environments and gameplay of Death Stranding? What video game has Hideo Kojima played the most? What does Hideo Kojima see for the future of gaming? Answers to these questions and many more are answered by the genius himself on Hideo Kojima Support.

Associate Professor of Film and Television studies Charlotte Howell joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the history of television. How did television work before digital transmission? How was TV able to grow from four channels to literally hundreds? What are the most impactful and revolutionary television shows in history? How did life change when the television was first released? When do critics say was the modern golden age of television? Answers to these questions and many more await on Television History Support.

World-famous chocolatier and pastry chef Jacques Torres joins WIRED to answer the internet's most flavorful questions about chocolate and chocolatiers. How did chocolate become associated with Easter and holidays? How does geography affect the flavor of chocolate? How important was chocolate to the Inca, Maya, and Aztec? What’s the deal with "Dubai chocolate" suddenly being everywhere? How do cocoa beans grow in the wild? Is white chocolate even chocolate? How does a chocolate factory work? Jacques Torres answers these questions and gives professional demonstrations for WIRED's Chocolatier Support!