30 episodes
Universe of Art Science Friday and WNYC Studios
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- Arts
Meet artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level.
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Using motion capture tech to make TV shows for deaf children
A lab at Gallaudet University is creating television shows with signing characters to increase literacy in both English and ASL.
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This documentary explores the loneliness of a Mars mission
In a new documentary, NASA psychologists try to find solutions for the mental health challenges of a three-year trip to Mars.
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Breaking down the physics behind ‘3 Body Problem’
The science advisor for the Netflix adaptation breaks down the physics in the show.
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Could life exist on a planet like Arrakis from 'Dune'?
A planetary scientist compares Arrakis to real planets and analyzes whether life could exist on such a sandy, scorching-hot world.
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Meet the comedians bringing a sense of humor to science
How do you integrate science into standup comedy? Comedians Chuck Nice, Kasha Patel, and Kyle Marian Viterbo tell us how.
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How gamification has crept into school, work, and fitness
Game developer and author Adrian Hon explains the consequences of allowing gaming principles to creep into so many corners of our lives.