Arts
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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. -
Why Artists Should View The World Through The Eyes Of A Tourist
A conversation with artist Jorge Colombo. -
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. -
Portrait of a Fractured Arctic
What the melting permafrost looks and sounds like to a scientist. -
Fishing Gear on the Fashion Runway
Ghost nets that ensnarl and kill ocean wildlife get an artistic makeover. -
What Should We Do With an Old Sea Shanty?
Grappling with the complicated legacy of an unexpectedly popular musical genre.
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Our National Parks in the Quiet of the Pandemic
While everybody else seemed to be making sourdough bread, 70-year-old photographer Andy Katz hit the road to capture “America’s greatest idea” in a new light.
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When Fire Feeds Fire
This winning image of a match catching fire brings to mind the wildfires engulfing our increasingly flammable world.
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The Creeping Techno-Horror of “The MANIAC”
Benjamín Labatut’s latest novel excavates science history to hint at the madness of AI advancement at any cost.
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What Will Justice for Climate Change Culprits Look Like?
A new novel grapples with vengeance toward global warming’s worst offenders.
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What an Artist Sees in the Deep Sea
Carlos Hiller paints the astonishing life of seamounts. -
Talk About the Passion
Scientists on the art that has inspired them. Artists on the science that has inspired them. -
The BigPicture 2023 World Nature Photography Finalists
Putting the focus on biodiversity. -
Why Novels Are a Richer Experience Than Movies
Only novels can plumb the depth of human consciousness. -
Why Scientists Should Embrace Their Inner Child
A conversation with issue 50 cover artist James Yang