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 kitchens and 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. Corey Olsen, also known as The Tolkien Professor, is the Founder and President of Signum University, a nonprofit higher education institution dedicated to affordable and accessible online learning with a special focus on promoting the humanities. Through the Mythgard Academy, a Signum institution, Corey offers weekly explorations of The Lord of the Rings and other opportunities to discuss speculative literature and adaptations. Follow Corey on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tolkienprof Learn more: * Signum University: https://signumuniversity.org * Exploring The Lord of the Rings: https://mythgard.org/lotro/exlotr/ * The Tolkien Professor: https://tolkienprofessor.com

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? “WOLFGANG” Documentary film premieres Friday, June 25 on Disney+ # WolfgangDocumentary # DisneyPlus @DisneyPlus

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. F9 is in theaters June 25, http://www.thefastsaga.com/

John 'D.J.' Des Jardin, VFX supervisor for Zack Snyder's Justice League, attempts to go through every superhero (and villain) from the movie and discusses all their superpowers.

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! Check out Joe's book "Be Exceptional" https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/books Joe Navarro Body Language Academy: https://jnbodylanguageacademy.com

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Best Buy | Sure, smart homes are cool and sleek, but aren’t they hard to build? You’d be surprised at how simple it is to get started, and how just a few key products can make a major impact. Transitioning your house into a smart home can make life easier, safer, more fun, and save you time and money. Technology expert Gurpreet Sarin gives us the rundown on products that take summer gatherings to the next level, make daily tasks easier, and add safety and security to our homes.

Three-time Olympian & Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts is now Streaming on Peacock, https://pck.tv/3pmsJjO

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. For more on the pharmacology of plants, read Michael Pollan's latest book THIS IS YOUR MIND ON PLANTS - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665612/this-is-your-mind-on-plants-by-michael-pollan/#:~:text=In%20This%20Is%20Your%20Mind,about%20them%20into%20sharp%20relief.

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? ultramarathoner

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!

Dr. Janja Lalich, a sociologist who was formerly a part of a left-wing cult, talks about the cult-like nature of many online conspiracy theory groups. Dr. Lalich explains how people get caught up in groups like this, and what can be done to help those who have fallen further and further down the rabbit hole.

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.

In the U.S. and other places, the waste water infrastructure is aging and not well suited for dealing with many of the challenges that lay ahead in the future. Chelsea Wald has spent over 8 years researching the toilet, and discovered it needs a BIG upgrade.

Biologist Thor Hanson answers the internet's burning questions about biology. How do extinct species come back? How will the human species evolve? Are viruses alive? Thor 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!

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Intel | How do we make communication accessible for every kind of person? Lama Nachman, Director of Intel’s Human & AI Research Lab, has dedicated decades to bridging the technological gap between those with and without disabilities. She worked alongside Stephen Hawking to create the Assistive Context-Aware Toolkit (ACAT) which enabled him to communicate and do his work more effectively even with limited mobility due to ALS. Also making a difference at Intel is Adam Munder, co-founder of OmniBridge, a software platform that allows deaf individuals to communicate with the hearing population in real-time. Providing 24/7 access to fast, affordable ASL translation, OmniBridge is ideal for a wide range of settings and when interpreters are unavailable. In supporting Adam and Lama’s work, Intel is dedicated to furthering technologies that amplify human potential and create more equity in the world.

The global pandemic triggered sky-high spending on manufactured goods. This increased spending created a huge bottleneck in the supply chain that could last for years. WIRED takes a look at the journey of a single shipping container; and with the help of supply chain analyst Lora Cecere, breaks down all the roadblocks a shipping container will encounter in 2021 and beyond.

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! 'Dwyane' photographic memoir is out now.

Flour Shop founder Amirah Kassem 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.

Dr. Serena H. Chen, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, answers the internet's burning questions about fertility.

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? Check out Joe's book "Be Exceptional" https://www.amazon.com/Be-Exceptional-Master-Traits-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B08K93BLQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/books Joe Navarro Body Language Academy: https://jnbodylanguageacademy.com

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.

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?