Where Science Meets Art http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4111499&ft=1&f=4111499 A <EM>Morning Edition</EM> series explores the unexpected intersections of two seemingly different disciplines -- art and science. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Where Science Meets Art http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4111499&ft=1&f=4111499 For Pianist, Music Unleashes Rainbows of Color When pianist Laura Rosser performs, she hears more than sounds. She hears colors -- each note has its own associated hue. Rosser has a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. Stimulation of one sense produces the sensation of another. Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4602748&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4602748&ft=1&f=4111499 When pianist Laura Rosser performs, she hears more than sounds. She hears colors -- each note has its own associated hue. Rosser has a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. Stimulation of one sense produces the sensation of another.

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]]> Artist Known for Ephemera Creates Slate Landscape Andy Goldsworthy, a sculptor best known for impermanent works in nature made of leaves, rocks and even ice, has created a permanent slate structure for the National Gallery of Art. To do so, he studied optics and physics to create a series of domes that should stand forever without any cement. Mon, 28 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4540372&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4540372&ft=1&f=4111499 Andy Goldsworthy, a sculptor best known for impermanent works in nature made of leaves, rocks and even ice, has created a permanent slate structure for the National Gallery of Art. To do so, he studied optics and physics to create a series of domes that should stand forever without any cement.

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]]> Donald Knuth, Founding Artist of Computer Science Donald Knuth is legendary in the computer science world for writing a series of must-have reference books called <EM>The Art of Computer Programming</EM>. Part cookbook, part textbook, part encyclopedia, these books are also considered by many to be technical and personal works of art. Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4532247&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4532247&ft=1&f=4111499 Donald Knuth is legendary in the computer science world for writing a series of must-have reference books called The Art of Computer Programming. Part cookbook, part textbook, part encyclopedia, these books are also considered by many to be technical and personal works of art.

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]]> Artist Captures Wonder of Natural Phenomena Artists use their creativity to reveal the world in new and sometimes unexpected ways. Artist Ned Kahn's work focuses on the physical world. From the harmonies of randomness to the dynamics of Earth's crust, Kahn uses scientific principles to create art. Mon, 07 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4524673&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4524673&ft=1&f=4111499 Artists use their creativity to reveal the world in new and sometimes unexpected ways. Artist Ned Kahn's work focuses on the physical world. From the harmonies of randomness to the dynamics of Earth's crust, Kahn uses scientific principles to create art.

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]]> Music of the Human Heart May Hold Clues to Healing In the 1960s and '70s, Milford Graves was a jazz drummer who played with New York's avant-garde. He's still a musician, but he spends a great deal of time exploring the relationship between music and the human heart. Some doctors think he's onto something. Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4510912&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4510912&ft=1&f=4111499 In the 1960s and '70s, Milford Graves was a jazz drummer who played with New York's avant-garde. He's still a musician, but he spends a great deal of time exploring the relationship between music and the human heart. Some doctors think he's onto something.

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]]> Holy Evolution, Darwin! Comics Take On Science Comic books have become a new frontier for the portrayal of scientific ideas and the drama of discovery. But they're also a battleground for the ongoing debate between evolutionary scientists and proponents of creationism. Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4495248&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4495248&ft=1&f=4111499 Comic books have become a new frontier for the portrayal of scientific ideas and the drama of discovery. But they're also a battleground for the ongoing debate between evolutionary scientists and proponents of creationism.

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]]> The Barrons: Forgotten Pioneers of Electronic Music Before synthesizers and samplers, Bebe and Louis Barron created otherworldly electronic sounds. Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4486840&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4486840&ft=1&f=4111499 Before synthesizers and samplers, Bebe and Louis Barron created otherworldly electronic sounds.

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]]> MIT-Trained Artist Blurs Technology and Art An artist educated at MIT has a unique perspective on his trade. Using lasers, heart monitors and other technological gadgets, Christopher Janney explores the nature of creativity and origin of the soul. Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4176103&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4176103&ft=1&f=4111499 An artist educated at MIT has a unique perspective on his trade. Using lasers, heart monitors and other technological gadgets, Christopher Janney explores the nature of creativity and origin of the soul.

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]]> Music Helps Physicians Heal Themselves When they aren't seeing patients, many doctors moonlight as musicians. Doctors' orchestras exist in a handful of cities around the country. Many doctors say these groups help them unwind. Some think it makes them better physicians, too. Joel Rose of member station WHYY reports. Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4167265&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4167265&ft=1&f=4111499 When they aren't seeing patients, many doctors moonlight as musicians. Doctors' orchestras exist in a handful of cities around the country. Many doctors say these groups help them unwind. Some think it makes them better physicians, too. Joel Rose of member station WHYY reports.

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]]> Software Helps Singers Find Perfect Pitch For those with less-than-perfect singing voices, technology offers help. A number of computer programs can correct pitch to make just about anyone sound in tune -- even NPR's Renee Montagne, who lends her voice to show how the software works. Mon, 08 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4153600&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4153600&ft=1&f=4111499 For those with less-than-perfect singing voices, technology offers help. A number of computer programs can correct pitch to make just about anyone sound in tune -- even NPR's Renee Montagne, who lends her voice to show how the software works.

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]]> Bringing the Lost World of Dinosaurs to Life At the American Museum of Natural History, a lost world is taking shape. Artists, writers and scientists have joined forces to create the most up-to-date dinosaur show ever. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports. Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4131762&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4131762&ft=1&f=4111499 At the American Museum of Natural History, a lost world is taking shape. Artists, writers and scientists have joined forces to create the most up-to-date dinosaur show ever. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports.

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]]> Exploring the Drama of Science, Faithfully Many films and plays present a cartoon version of science bearing little resemblance to reality. Playwright Paul Mullin prefers to explain the facts to the audience, highlighting the human drama inherent in scientific discovery. NPR's Joe Palca reports. Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4122442&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4122442&ft=1&f=4111499 Many films and plays present a cartoon version of science bearing little resemblance to reality. Playwright Paul Mullin prefers to explain the facts to the audience, highlighting the human drama inherent in scientific discovery. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

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]]> Manjul Bhargava: An Artist of Music and Math Number theory expert Manjul Bhargava is also a master of Indian drumming. He sees close links between his two loves -- both connect seemingly random ideas to create beauty. Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4111253&ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4111253&ft=1&f=4111499 Number theory expert Manjul Bhargava is also a master of Indian drumming. He sees close links between his two loves -- both connect seemingly random ideas to create beauty.

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]]> From Microscopes to Large-Scale Sculpture For sculptor Kendall Buster, there is no distinction between art and science. Trained as a microbiologist, she explores the forms and landscapes seen in a microscope lens through her giant sculptures. NPR's Neda Ulaby reports. Mon, 11 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2004/10/11/4079067/from-microscopes-to-large-scale-sculpture?ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/2004/10/11/4079067/from-microscopes-to-large-scale-sculpture?ft=1&f=4111499 For sculptor Kendall Buster, there is no distinction between art and science. Trained as a microbiologist, she explores the forms and landscapes seen in a microscope lens through her giant sculptures. NPR's Neda Ulaby reports.

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]]> In Evolution, a Taste for Beauty Has a Purpose An appreciation for beauty may play a vital role in evolution. Female bowerbirds, for example, choose mates based on the aesthetics of their mating dance. Human behavior is more complex, but scientists say our love of beauty has also helped us survive. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports. Mon, 04 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2004/10/04/4057069/in-evolution-a-taste-for-beauty-has-a-purpose?ft=1&f=4111499 http://www.npr.org/2004/10/04/4057069/in-evolution-a-taste-for-beauty-has-a-purpose?ft=1&f=4111499 An appreciation for beauty may play a vital role in evolution. Female bowerbirds, for example, choose mates based on the aesthetics of their mating dance. Human behavior is more complex, but scientists say our love of beauty has also helped us survive. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports.

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