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Universe of Art
Universe of Art
Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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

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Episodes

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

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

23 Jul 2024 · 18 minutes
The best summer science beach reads for 2024

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

09 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
Meet the emotions behind teenage angst in ‘Inside Out 2’

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

25 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
The bird call that music producers love to use in pop songs

The eerie calls of the common loons have been heard in songs by Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey,... more

11 Jun 2024 · 8 minutes
This scientist’s memoir charts her journey from acting to astrobiology

In her new memoir, astrobiologist Dr. Aomawa Shields describes how a quest for life in the cosmos helped her find... more

28 May 2024 · 17 minutes
Three Universe of Art listeners tell us about their science-inspired art

For Universe of Art's one year birthday, listeners share their science-inspired poems, sound art, and collages.

14 May 2024 · 12 minutes
Using motion capture tech to make TV shows for deaf children

A lab at Gallaudet University is creating television shows with signing characters to increase literacy in both English and ASL.

30 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
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... more

16 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
Breaking down the physics behind ‘3 Body Problem’

The science advisor for the Netflix adaptation breaks down the physics in the show.

02 Apr 2024 · 10 minutes
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.

19 Mar 2024 · 12 minutes
Universe of Art
The tornado science of 'Twisters' and a real-life 'Dune' stillsuit
Universe of Art