When the disco clam, a bivalve with a flashing light display, is faced with the predatory power of the punching mantis shrimp, things get interesting. Marine biologist Lindsey Dougherty explains the bizarre behavior she’s been observing in her lab. CORRECTION: 3:31-3:41 the animals shown when Dr. Dougherty was talking about bioluminescence were not exhibiting the characteristic. WIRED regrets the error.

If you get Covid-19 and recover does that mean you are immune to the virus? If you become immune, how long does that immunity last? We are still looking for answers to many of these questions. In the meantime, Dr. Seema Yasmin takes a look at the human body's immunity to some other viral infections such as chickenpox, HIV and the common cold.

Dr. Seema Yasmin, pandemic expert and former epidemic intelligence service officer, examines the 2011 film "Contagion" and compares the Hollywood feature to the current Covid-19 pandemic. The prescient film got a lot of things right, but plenty of the movie's main points were pure fiction. Dr. Yasmin combs through the picture, offering her professional insights.

Nia DaCosta spoke with Jason Parham at WIRED25 about black trauma, making old horror stories modern, and how the pandemic is affecting the film industry.

Maddie Stone, a security researcher at Google's Project Zero, joined Lily Hay Newman at WIRED25 to discuss her approach to finding software vulnerabilities and the people exploiting them.

During the Cold War, surveillance in Moscow was the most difficult kind of surveillance that the US had encountered around the globe. Moscow had its own set of rules since it was such a difficult place to work. Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez talks about some of the tactics, gadgets and disguises CIA operatives used in the field during the Cold War. Check out Jonna Mendez’s most recent book The Moscow Rules or find more information about her on her website on https://www.themasterofdisguise.com/ Moscow Rules: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541762185/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0 Archival images courtesy of the International Spy Museum (SPY) in Washington, DC, a Guinness World Record recognized nonprofit with the largest collection of spy artifacts in the world. At the Museum, you can see firsthand some of these spy gadgets: www.spymuseum.org/ Additional Archival Images Courtesy of: Clint Emerson’s Five Second Mask, also courtesy of International Spy Museum Image of Trigon courtesy of the CIA who does not endorse the contents of this production Crypto Museum: www.cryptomuseum.com Getty Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division

During the Cold War, surveillance in Moscow was the most difficult kind of surveillance that the US had encountered around the globe. There are lots of was to collect intelligence, and cameras were former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez's favorite. Jonna talks about all the different photography methods US spies used during the Cold War, from carrier pigeons holding tiny cameras to a variety of different spy cameras that could be hidden in pens, ties and pocketbooks. Check out Jonna Mendez’s most recent book The Moscow Rules or find more information about her on her website on https://www.themasterofdisguise.com/ Moscow Rules: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541762185/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0 Archival images courtesy of the International Spy Museum (SPY) in Washington, DC, a Guinness World Record recognized nonprofit with the largest collection of spy artifacts in the world. At the Museum, you can see firsthand some of these spy gadgets: http://www.spymuseum.org/ Additional Archival Images Courtesy of: Images of Tolkachev are courtesy of a family friend, from The Billion Dollar Spy. You can find out more about the book here: https://www.davidehoffman.com/ Image of Matchbox Camera courtesy of the CIA, who does not endorse the contents of this production Interspectral: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoG3unoSTVcR64o8vGb1SEQ Getty Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division

Deepmind, Co-founder and CEO, Demis Hassabis discusses how we can avoid bias being built into AI systems and what's next for DeepMind, including the future of protein folding, at WIRED Live 2020. "If we build it right, AI systems could be less biased than we are."

Cardistry pioneers Dan and Dave Buck explain cardistry in 22 levels of difficulty. From a foundational Z-Grip to complicated cuts like the Leno, watch how these two card innovators demonstrate and break down everything that goes into the art of card handling.

The stunts we love to watch in movies like 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' usually rely on a combination of green screen, stunt performers, and computer-generated models. Stunts like these can be dangerous, especially when performed live...over and over. At the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resorts, radical stunts are being performed everyday by a robotic acrobat. Disney Imagineers Tony Dohi and Morgan Pope sit down with WIRED to talk about how they designed this amazing stuntronic robot.

Madison Beer takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. Who is Madison Beer's best friend? Is Madison a Kpop idol? Is she from Long Island? How was she discovered? Madison answers all these questions and more!Catch Madison Beer on "The Life Support Tour" kicking off October 18. For dates, details, and tickets info, go here - https://www.madisonbeer.com/live/

Independent scholar Timnit Gebru shares how artificial intelligence research can change to shift focus from multinational corporations and the military.

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, founding director of the BU Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy and Research (CEID), explores why vaccines haven’t always been getting to where they need to go during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This ultra-powerful Mac Studio desktop and Studio Display external monitor make for one hell of a combo. WIRED's Brenda Stolyar breaks down what makes this beefy silver machine and stunning display worth the hefty price tag.

GE Profile laundry takes the guesswork out of the equation. This video discusses exactly how and why this technology works.

WIRED features editor Sandra Upson hosts a panel with Isha Datar, executive director of New Harvest; Magi Richani, founder and CEO of Nobell Foods; and Beth Zotter, CEO of Umaro Foods, on the potential for new food sources to work their way into existing channels—sources like protein-rich seaweed, which can be easily farmed and turned into a number of products for hungry communities without a significant climate impact. The conversation also explores innovative foods, from lab-grown meat to plant-based “dairy” products, that we’ll see on store shelves in the next few years.

WIRED’s global editorial director Gideon Lichfield leads a panel discussion with Sylvia Earle, president and chair of Mission Blue, an organization fighting to protect marine ecosystems, and Sophia Kianni, founder of the Climate Cardinals and US representative to the UN Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, on what a new generation of climate activists can learn from their forebears who have been on the front lines for years.

Ertharin Cousin, chief executive of Food Systems for the Future, discusses the pressures that global communities— especially poorer ones—face from war, supply chain issues, and a changing environment, while highlighting solutions from those same communities that ensure everyone is fed and healthy without destroying lands in the process.

Photographer Camille Seaman has spent years documenting our changing world through her lens. In this talk she shares some of her most striking work.

Doria Robinson, executive director of Urban Tilth, discusses how climate change disproportionately impacts communities of color and low-income populations. She shares her experiences with urban farming, which can ease the strain on global food chains, enrich and enliven communities, and help communities feed themselves without having to rely on massive agricultural networks.

The Earth has had five extinction events and five long recoveries. Steve Palumbi, Professor of Biology, Stanford University, discusses what will happen after a sixth event and how human technology can speed up the process.

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! For more info about the world of espionage, check out the International Spy Museum: https://www.spymuseum.org Producer/Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Eric Bugash Editor: Louville Moore Expert: Jonna Mendez Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Paul Gulyas, Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Mike Audick Audio: Elijah Sutton Production Assistant: Will Hoffinger Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Additional Editor: Paul Tael

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Jack Daniel's | Jack Daniel's and McLaren Racing have teamed up where the rubber meets the racetrack to give actor and racing enthusiast Aldis Hodge all access to Austin Race Weekend. Check it out!

Cyclone Dana, formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to affect six to seven districts of Benga

After armies of both sides have retreated to the pre-Galwan face-off positions of April 2020 in Depsang plains and Demchok, patrolling will begin: Indian Army sources

So far, 10,500 people – 2,500 from Remuna and 8,000 from Balasore Sadar -- have been evacuated to safety, the CM said

The plan is expected to provide clear guidelines for zoning, environmental conservation, resource management, and social infrastructure development

Monopoly could hinder Union Health Ministry’s efforts “to benefit from domestic production and competitive pricing through pooled procurement strategies”

Home-grown wisdom: Challenger brand strategies from Rajeev Juneja, Vice-Chairman and MD of Mankind Pharma

Disney+ Hotstar introduces pause ads for a seamless ad experience on Connected TV, leading the way in innovative advertising

At the biennial expo at Anaheim, the House of Mouse brings out all its brands in strength to enthrall fans

Rakshitha, a native of Somanahalli in Kadur taluk, suffered a head injury on September 18 after a fall while getting off a bus in Chikkamagaluru

September 29 is observed as World Heart Day

CSIR-CFTRI Director Dr Sridevi Annapurna Singh said that people are curious to know how gerobiotics can help prevent diseases caused by ageing

The Atlas Project aims to evaluate and accurately deploy point-of-care (PoC) diagnosis systems in the national healthcare system for accurate screening, detection and prognosis of oral potentially malignant disorders

Treatment for six rare disease patients in Karnataka, under the Centre’s grant of ₹50 lakh each, was stopped recently because the funding limit had been reached. Afshan Yasmeen The Hindu speaks to patients and families and takes an overview of the treatment scenario