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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

Our favorite 2024 science books for kids

You asked for science book recommendations for the kids in your life. Two bookworm experts respond—and share their own favorites.

10 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
How metaphors help—and hurt—science

Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside.

26 Nov 2024 · 12 minutes
How insects changed the world—and human culture

In “The Insect Epiphany,” an entomologist explores the history of insects in art, food, engineering, and more.

12 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
Intertwining the lives of moths and humans through music

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

29 Oct 2024 · 13 minutes
Benjamin Franklin and the American experiment collide on stage

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

15 Oct 2024 · 11 minutes
Pollution cookies and the hidden physics in Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

The Center for Genomic Gastronomy is making foods that capture environmental crises. Plus, what scientists found when they took a... more

01 Oct 2024 · 19 minutes
How a diver and artist brought a mysterious octopus to light

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

17 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
What newly discovered cave art tells us about human creativity

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

03 Sep 2024 · 12 minutes
How ancient art influenced modern astronomy

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

20 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
How science fiction influenced American psychological warfare

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

06 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
Universe of Art
Our favorite 2024 science books for kids
Universe of Art