Arts
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Tanning With the Stars
Since we can’t travel to the stars, this philosophical trickster brings them to us. -
The Art of Quantum Forces
Two artists reveal the hidden magic in particle physics. -
Protecting Artists from Theft by AI
A new strategy for copyrighting a writer’s signature style. -
Bringing Mars to Earth with Music
A new symphony turns the science of the Red Planet into art. -
Introducing the Nautilus Summer Reading List
Ten books we loved this year. -
There’s No Such Thing as “Just a Song”
What we can learn from the history of maritime folk music. -
How AI Helped Write a New Novel
Acclaimed writer Mauro Javier Cárdenas used AI in his latest work to surprising effect. -
Why AI Can Never Make Humans Obsolete
A conversation with Issue 55 cover artist Angie Wang. -
The Soviet Rebel of Music
He composed on a computer in a dangerous time. His echo is still heard today. -
A Revolution in Time
Why clocks need to follow the tempo of nature.
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Does Science Fiction Shape the Future?
Conversations with visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.
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When Bacteria Are Beautiful
Making art out of an invisible world that shapes human health and disease.
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How Different Instruments Shape the Music We Love
The timbre of a violin or a sitar can affect how dissonant music sounds to us.
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The Dissent Hidden in an Iconic Scientific Image
Gowan Dawson on his 3 greatest revelations while writing his book Monkey to Man.
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Why Artists Should View The World Through The Eyes Of A Tourist
A conversation with artist Jorge Colombo.
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The Call to Adventure and the Pit of Despair
A conversation with Issue 53 cover artist John Hendrix. -
A Glitch in My Serenade
Could AI help me compose a musical expression of love? -
Building a Bridge Between Data and Art
A conversation with Issue 52 cover artist Mark Belan. -
We Were Born to Groove
Babies dig the beat, a new study shows, offering a cool insight into the origin of music. -
We’re Biased Against AI-Made Art
And that could be a good thing.