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Making Neuroscience Into Music
Composer Sarah Hennies’ new piece “Motor Tapes” was inspired by a neurological theory of the same name. How did she translate it to music?
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The Climate Movement Should Be Funnier
Research suggests that comedy is a powerful way to mobilize people. So what makes a good laugh a motivating force?
How Video Game Devs And Musicians Are Processing Climate Change
How does our changing climate get expressed in a folk song versus a video game?
How Scientifically Accurate Are The Sharks In ‘Meg 2: The Trench’?
The new monster action flick plays fast and loose with ancient shark science, but this megalodon researcher doesn’t mind that much.
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Your Guide To Conquering History’s Greatest Catastrophes
Author Cody Cassidy’s new book uses science and the benefit of hindsight to figure out how to survive some of history’s biggest disasters.
Could You Outrun A T. Rex? Try An Experiment To Check.
“How to Survive History” is a guide to surviving history’s most dangerous events. Some solutions are surprisingly attainable.
“The Pod Generation” Explores High-Tech Alternatives To Pregnancy
In the film “The Pod Generation,” a couple finds out what it’s like to grow their baby inside a pod. But how will the technology affect society?
Envisioning A Radically Different Climate Future
On September 18, join us for an evening of literature, imagination, science, and hope as part of Climate Week NYC.
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In ‘The Pod Generation,’ Pregnancy Goes High-Tech
In the film “The Pod Generation,” a couple finds out what it’s like to grow their baby inside a pod. But how will the technology affect society?
How NASA Translates Space Data Into Sparkly And Haunting Songs
NASA’s Sonification Project aims to turn astrophysics data into sound, enabling visually impaired people to engage with outer space.