art, culture

For centuries, painters and poets have looked to the ocean for insight. Researchers, too, have found their muse in the Earth’s salty realm.

Meet some of the people featured in the May 2019 issue of The Scientist.

The British Phycological Society declares the winners of a photography contest for images of algae.

The American Society for Microbiology held its 4th contest for images created from microorganisms feeding on agar. 

The artist discusses music as a means to get kids excited about science, and the inspiration he took from astrophysics and polar bears.

Physicians peer into the subjects of artistic masterpieces, and find new perspective on their own approach to diagnosing maladies.

Reductionism may be the key to bridging the gap between the humanities and the sciences.

Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel talks about how our brains perceive and understand works of art.

In Chapter 13, “Why Is Reductionism Successful in Art?” author Eric Kandel explores what about abstract art challenges the human brain.

Sorting the Beef from the Bull, Cheats and Deceits, A Sea of Glass, and Following the Wild Bees

An artist takes advantage of muscle-mimicking polymers to manipulate sounds.

Researchers unravel the biology of beauty and art.

A study reveals structural differences between the brains of artists and non-artists.

December 2013's Scientist to Watch is also an accomplished painter.

Tracks and Shadows, The Gap, The Cure in the Code, and An Appetite for Wonder

The neuron-inspired art of erstwhile neuroscientist Greg Dunn

August 2012's selection of notable quotes

Check out the 10 images that won FASEB's first annual Bio-Art competition.

May 2012's selection of notable quotes