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 29 minutes
episode 9: Star Trek’s science advisor reveals the real astrophysics on screen
Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald talks about consulting on the famous series and the real (and fictional) science on screen.
episode 8: 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.
episode 7: 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.
episode 6: The surprising ways the arts transform our brains and bodies
A new book, ‘Your Brain On Art,’ examines new research about the effectiveness of art in healthcare and the benefits of picking up a daily arts practice.
episode 5: 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.
episode 4: 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.”
episode 3: This astrophysicist turns star data into 3D-printed spheres
Astrophysicist Nia Imara's career merges art and astronomy to figure out how stars are born.
episode 2: Illustrating the anal teeth and deadly farts of invertebrate butts
Meet the illustrators and scientists who are spreading joy and knowledge about the backends of the backbone-less.
episode 1: These drag artists are making science more accessible
Drag performers, like Pattie Gonia and Kyne, are using social media to bring science communication to a wider audience.
Introducing Universe of Art
Universe Of Art is a new podcast from Science Friday about artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level.