How Star Trek Incorporates Real-Life Science
Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald talks about consulting on the famous series and the real (and fictional) science on screen.
Changing Parasites’ Bad Reputation With Monster Girl Art
From ‘Alien’ to ‘The Last of Us,’ parasites have a gruesome reputation. But this parasitologist is using anime-inspired art to change that.
Why This Sound Artist Recorded Nature And Human Life For 40 Years
Jim Metzner, a pioneer of science radio, looks back on his lifetime of nature recordings, now heading for the Library of Congress.
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How Art Can Help Treat Dementia And Trauma
A new book investigates the relatively new field of neuroaesthetics, which researches the effects that artistic experiences have on the brain.
The Surprising Ways Art Changes Our Brains And Bodies
‘Your Brain On Art’ examines new research about the effectiveness of art in healthcare and the benefits of picking up a daily arts practice.
This Violinist Is Making Ultra-Affordable 3D-Printed Violins For Kids
A concert violinist is developing a 3D-printed violin that costs $7, in hopes of lowering the barrier to getting kids into music.
Soak In The Sounds Of A River With This Composer’s Sound Maps
Composer Annea Lockwood uses stereo microphones and underwater hydrophones to create detailed “river maps.”
This Astrophysicist Turned Star Data Into 3D-Printed Spheres
Astrophysicist Nia Imara’s career merges art and astronomy to figure out how stars are born.
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Listen To Science Friday’s New Arts Podcast, ‘Universe Of Art’
On ‘Universe of Art,’ meet illustrators who draw invertebrate butts and astrophysicists who 3D-print galaxies they’re studying.
Illustrating The Anal Teeth And Deadly Farts Of Invertebrate Butts
In the latest episode of ‘Universe of Art,’ meet the illustrators and scientists spreading joy and knowledge about the backends of the backbone-less.