El complejo presente de la China que visitará Boric
El presidente de Chile visitó China del 12 al 18 de octubre para participar en el Tercer Foro de Cooperación Internacional de la Franja y la Ruta. Esta invitación fue extendida por el Presidente chino, Xi Jinping, después del Foro…
Nothing is not nothing: how a scientist set out to sing the story of our origins
At the close of the 18th century, the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn wrote one of his masterpieces: an oratorio – a large concert piece for orchestra, choir and solo singers – entitled The Creation, with a libretto based on the…
Every science lab should have an artist on the team – here’s why
I’ve been conducting scientific research with experts who specialise in advanced microscopy at Nottingham University for more than ten years. But I’m not a scientist – I’m an artist and lecturer in illustration. Despite their importance in education and society,…
Art illuminates the beauty of science – and could inspire the next generation of scientists young and old
Scientists have often invited the public to see what they see, using everything from engraved woodblocks to electron microscopes to explore the complexity of the scientific enterprise and the beauty of life. Sharing these visions through illustrations, photography and videos…
Manipulating light can induce psychedelic experiences – and scientists aren’t quite sure why
For millennia, people have used mind-altering techniques to achieve different states of consciousness, envision spiritual figures, connect with nature, or simply for the fun of it. Psychedelic substances, in particular, have a long and controversial history. But for just as…
Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight
The microscope is an iconic symbol of the life sciences – and for good reason. From the discovery of the existence of cells to the structure of DNA, microscopy has been a quintessential tool of the field, unlocking new dimensions…
