SciArts
Exploring the "A" in STEAM.
17:06
Astronaut Cady Coleman On ‘Sharing Space’
Cady Coleman discusses her reaction to seeing Earth from orbit, the challenges of her path into space, and her new book.
17:07
The History Of Teeth, From Ancient Fish To Humans
In “Bite,” author Bill Schutt takes readers on a dental adventure spanning half a billion years and much of the animal kingdom.
12:12
What Newly Discovered Cave Art Tells Us About Human Creativity
Archaeologists keep finding older and older cave art. Here’s what it could tell us about how humans evolved over time.
What Vampire Bat Teeth Tell Us About Their Evolution
Author Bill Schutt writes about vampire bats’ unusual teeth—and how scientists puzzled over their evolutionary history.
When The Spacesuit Didn’t Fit, She Wore It Anyway
Astronaut Cady Coleman had to make do when NASA decided not to use small spacesuits on the International Space Station.
17:23
Don’t Just Walk In The Woods—Touch, Smell, and Taste Them, Too
September’s SciFri Book Club pick, “Forest Walking,” teaches readers how to use all five senses to engage with forests in a deeper way.
17:25
From Farm To Fridge: The Science And History Of Refrigeration
In her book ‘Frostbite,’ Nicola Twilley examines how refrigeration changed the world and spoiled us—and our food.
Stepping Inside The Global Cold Chain
Author Nicola Twilley ventures into the often-overlooked—but rapidly expanding—global network of food refrigeration.
17:14
How A Shark Scientist Forged Her Own Path
In her book, marine biologist Jasmin Graham writes about uplifting young scientists of color and why she pursues research outside of academia.
11:35
The Tornado Science To Know Before Seeing ‘Twisters’
The follow-up to the 1996 movie “Twister” is a whirlwind of tornado science. A weather expert decodes its lingo—and real-life tornado trends.