Art and Science
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Olafur Eliasson: art, science and environmental consciousness
"I believe art can offer people direct experiences of phenomena … I feel that this is an important step towards motivating people not just to know something but also to respond to it, to feel the urgency of it and to take action." Olafur Eliasson Read more [...]
Helena González: a stand-up comedian with a scientific flavour
Stand up comedy is very popular. Yet, when Helena González decided this could be a way for her to engage the public about her own research topic, she did not know how the public would respond. Together with colleagues from Big Van Science, she took to the stage back in 2013 and has not left since. Find out more how to turn life in a lab into the most compelling show. Read more [...]
Lance Dann: behind the scenes of the Blood Culture podcast
There is innovation in the podcast world. The new audio and digital media drama series Blood Culture is case in point, as it goes beyond traditional borders of podcasting by encompassing website, film, live discussion with scientific experts and even a SMS text game. Find out from the mouth of his producer, Lance Dann how this bio-medical thriller series came about. Initially centred on the concept of blood research, it explores people's anxieties of the marketisation of the human body, exploitation of Millennial interns and the pervasiveness of corporate control in our everyday lives. The series results from a combination between creative practice and science, with experts and scientists contributing throughout the development of the narrative. Read more [...]
Darren Sugrue: the art of crafting science thrillers
Irish author Darren Sugrue talks about how his own experience as a scientist has had an influence on his writing. His novels also reveal a fine analysis of differences between characters from Ireland and the Netherlands, giving his work the level of depth that European readers will enjoy. In this interview with EuroScientist, Sugrue shares his perspective on how science can fit in nicely in works of fictions, as long as it is credible enough to add to the suspense and make for a compelling read. Read more [...]
Molecular art born from molecular science
Representing molecules and cells has always been in a challenge. Thanks for computer graphics and the availability of cartoon-style rendering, David Goodsell from the Scripps Research Institute, has created a new visual universe than enhances our understanding of what proteins actually look like. Read more [...]
Poetry and science: Integral
Today's post is a new contribution to our new poetry section. We would like to widen the geographical scope of this section and invite readers to submit their work in any European language. This week's poem is a third submission by Peter Davis, called Integral. Enjoy! Read more [...]
Poetry and science: Chaos
Today's post is a new contribution to our new poetry section. We would like to widen the geographical scope of this section and invite readers to submit their work in any European language. This week's poem is a second submission by Peter Davis on the theme of Chaos. Enjoy! Read more [...]
Poetry and science: Maya
EuroScientist is opening a new section dedicated to poetry related to science. Readers are invited to submit their work to the editor. We will select the most relevant work, which will feature in our new Poetry sub-section, under the Lifestyle heading of the magazine. We hope to give all poets inspired by science an opportunity to share their vision of the world with the community. Read more [...]
The sound of space stars on a virtual stage
Artists can find themselves working in many different worlds. Over the past 12 months, my world has been that of space. This has in no way been an uneasy mix; more of a fantastical and heady collaboration between cutting edge science and art.I have thus been working at the interface between the realms of factual data and conceptual interpretation. Read more [...]
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