SciFri Radio: Art

SciFri Radio: Science Through Graphic Novels
We'll take a look at two graphic novels that approach science from a different direction.

SciFri Radio: Uncovering Hidden Paintings
X-ray technology revealed an illustration underneath N.C. Wyeth's painting 'Family Portrait.'

SciFri Radio: The Art of the Natural History Museum
In natural history museums around the world, art and science intersect in the design of dioramas and other exhibits. We'll talk with some of the...

SciFri Radio: DNA Art
Ira talks with artists incorporating DNA and genetics into their artworks.

SciFri Radio: Comic Book Teaches Genetics, Biology
We'll talk with the author of a new book that teaches genetics in the form of a graphic novel.

SciFri Radio: Ig Nobel Awards
In this hour, it's our post-Thanksgiving selection of highlights from the 18th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony, recognizing the strange,...

SciFri Radio: The Sweet Smell of Science
Just what does your nose know? Join guest host Joe Palca in this segment for a conversation about making sense of the sense of smell.

SciFri Radio: Art Conservation and Preservation
How do museums protect and preserve artistic and historic artifacts for the ages? We'll talk with the director of the Getty Conservation Institute...

SciFri Radio: Wildlife Safari
Stuck at home for the holidays? Not anymore - we're going on safari. In this segment, Ira talks to three world-explorers who document wildlife in...

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SciFri Videos: Art

Video: Phallacy-SciFri in the Studio
On May 18, 2007, Ira discussed science and art with chemist and playwright Carl Djerassi, whose new play "Phallacy" opened that night in New York....

Video: The Farnsworth Invention
The Farnsworth Invention, a play written by Aaron Sorkin, looks at the history of television. Who should be credited with its invention:...

Video: In the Studio: Frequency Hopping
Ira talks with Elyse Singer, the writer and director of "Frequency Hopping," a play about a collaboration between Hollywood film legend Hedy Lamarr...

Video: Mars in Paint
Check out these images of Mars, painted by planetary scientist and artist Bill Hartmann.

Video: In the Studio: Flash of Genius
Go into the NPR studio in New York and meet the writer, director and lead actor from the new film Flash of Genius. Actor Greg Kinnear plays the...

Video: Bending Balloons into Giant Flowers
Jason Hackenwerth is an artist in New York City who makes giant balloon sculptures. Visit his studio...

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Music from Preliner Archives. Audio engineering by Christopher Intagliata. Filmed and produced by Flora Lichtman. Additional imagery courtesy of American Institute of Stress.

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