In the latest episode of MEDICUS – the Podcast, three scientists talk about what art brings to their lives, how the two interplay for them, and whether they really are two sides of the same coin.
In the history of science, Leonardo da Vinci stands out as a giant who mastered both art and science. But there are many more scientists—past and present—who draw on the two, seemingly unrelated, disciplines to help them create something new or express their understanding of the world around us. Albert Einstein painted. Biochemist Linda Long translates protein structures into music. Rock band Queen's guitarist Brian May is a published astrophysicist, while astrophysicist Fiorella Terenzi is best known for converting recordings of radio waves from distant galaxies into music.
Joining us for this jamming session on music, art and science are:
Show credits:
Music by:
· Madeline Kwek on the asalato
· Excerpts of Autocool written and performed by Blast Crisis // Studio recording – Durham, North Carolina
Produced by:
· Nicole Lim, Senior Editor
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