Universe of Art

Oct 29 2024 43 ep. 16 mins 190

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Meet artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level.

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Intertwining the lives of moths and humans through music

Oct 29 2024 13 mins

A pair of musicians wrote a concept album inspired by moths—and found that humans have more in common with the insects than they expected.

Benjamin Franklin and the American experiment collide on stage

Oct 15 2024 11 mins

In the play “Franklinland,” Benjamin Franklin’s son takes centerstage in an exploration of his father’s life as a scientist, statesperson, and parent.

Pollution cookies and the hidden physics in Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

Oct 01 2024 19 mins

The Center for Genomic Gastronomy is making foods that capture environmental crises. Plus, what scientists found when they took a closer look at one of Van Gogh’s iconic paintings.

How a diver and artist brought a mysterious octopus to light

Sep 17 2024 11 mins

The larger Pacific striped octopus is unusually social. But it wasn’t recognized by scientists until 2015, despite one man’s efforts.

What newly discovered cave art tells us about human creativity

Sep 03 2024 12 mins

Archaeologists keep finding older and older cave art. Here’s what it could tell us about how humans evolved over time.

How ancient art influenced modern astronomy

Aug 20 2024 18 mins

A new podcast series examines sonified space data to explore pivotal moments throughout the history of astronomy.

How science fiction influenced American psychological warfare

Aug 06 2024 18 mins

A new book looks at the history of psychological warfare, its connections to science fiction, and how it’s been adapted to modern politics.

The tornado science of 'Twisters' and a real-life 'Dune' stillsuit

Jul 23 2024 18 mins

A meteorologist decodes the tornado science in the new 'Twisters' sequel, and researchers made a spacesuit inspired by the one from 'Dune.'

The best summer science beach reads for 2024

Jul 09 2024 30 mins

Discover new science reads for this summer with two authors and science writers familiar with the best books on the shelf.

Meet the emotions behind teenage angst in ‘Inside Out 2’

Jun 25 2024 17 mins

Psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour helped make the film more scientifically accurate to how a teenager’s mind works.