At a time when academic departments are more specialized than ever, it might seem counterintuitive to argue that art and science are moving closer together. But that’s exactly the case science historian Arthur I. Miller makes in his new book Colliding Worlds: How Cutting-Edge Science is Redefining Contemporary Art. Miller joins Ira to talk about “art-sci,” a new avant-garde art movement where art and science are unified. Miller discusses artists who not only take inspiration from science, but also use scientific techniques in their work. Read an excerpt of the book.