SciFri Radio: Art

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SciFri Radio: Uncovering Hidden Paintings
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Video: Phallacy-SciFri in the Studio
On May 18, 2007, Ira discussed science and art with chemist and playwright Carl Djerassi, whose new play "Phallacy" opened that night in New York....

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Video: The Farnsworth Invention
The Farnsworth Invention, a play written by Aaron Sorkin, looks at the history of television. Who should be credited with its invention:...

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Video: In the Studio: Frequency Hopping
Ira talks with Elyse Singer, the writer and director of "Frequency Hopping," a play about a collaboration between Hollywood film legend Hedy Lamarr...

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Video: Mars in Paint
Check out these images of Mars, painted by planetary scientist and artist Bill Hartmann.

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Video: In the Studio: Flash of Genius
Go into the NPR studio in New York and meet the writer, director and lead actor from the new film Flash of Genius. Actor Greg Kinnear plays the...

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Video: Bending Balloons into Giant Flowers
Jason Hackenwerth is an artist in New York City who makes giant balloon sculptures. Visit his studio...

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