Wired Magazine: Tech Support

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.