Meet artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/universe-art
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 hours 12 minutes
episode 28: This documentary explores the loneliness of a Mars mission
In a new documentary, NASA psychologists try to find solutions for the mental health challenges of a three-year trip to Mars.
episode 27: How '3 Body Problem' explores the laws of physics
The science advisor for the Netflix adaptation breaks down the physics in the show.
episode 26: Could life exist on a planet like Arrakis from 'Dune'?
A planetary scientist compares Arrakis to real planets and analyzes whether life could exist on such a sandy, scorching-hot world.
episode 25: Meet the comedians bringing a sense of humor to science
How do you integrate science into standup comedy? Comedians Chuck Nice, Kasha Patel, and Kyle Marian Viterbo tell us how.
episode 24: How gamification has crept into school, work, and fitness
Game developer and author Adrian Hon explains the consequences of allowing gaming principles to creep into so many corners of our lives.
episode 23: Why a robotics professor writes Black STEM romance novels
Dr. Carlotta Berry writes romance novels about Black women in the sciences to encourage more people to go into the field.
episode 22: Let's take a field trip!
We’re checking out two museum exhibitions: one exploring our history with genetic modification of pigs, and another envisioning potential positive outcomes in addressing climate change.
episode 21: Why a scientist made a graphic novel about understanding physics
In “The Dialogues,” a graphic novel by theoretical physicist Clifford Johnson, the superheroes are scientists—and they’ll teach you a thing or two about physics.
episode 20: The delightfully silly science comics of Rosemary Mosco
Nature cartoonist Rosemary Mosco shares her process about how dreams up scenes from the funny side of science.
episode 19: How artists and scientists collaborated to make art about HIV
At an HIV research conference earlier this year, HIV-positive artists and scientists were paired together to create art for an exhibition.