Science

March 1, 2019

5 Synesthesia Artists Who Paint Their Multi-Sensory Experiences

Have you ever wondered what the color red sounds like? While most of us experience color visually, around 4% of the world’s population are able to experience hues through multiple senses. These people have a neurological condition called synesthesia, meaning their brains process stimulation in a way that allows them to experience several senses at one time—a concept that may seem like super-human powers for the other 96% of us.

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February 21, 2019

Astrophotographer Shoots 50,000 Photos to Create One Stunning Image of the Moon

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy proves that you don’t need a ton of fancy equipment to capture breathtaking images of our solar system. You just need ingenuity and meticulous attention to detail. One of his recent pieces highlights the crisp glowing features of the moon. Although presented as a single image, there was more to making this piece than meets the eye.

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January 11, 2019

Juno Sends Back Photos of Volcanic Activity on Jupiter’s Moon Io

Throughout its time studying Jupiter, NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back some incredible images. And now, to cap off its work in 2018, it's providing us a glimpse of the incredible volcanic activity on one of Jupiter's moons. Io, Jupiter's fourth largest moon, has over 400 active volcanos and is the most geologically active body in the solar system.

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October 29, 2018

Interview: After 30 Years, Photographer Reveals Historic Archive of NASA Space Shuttle Images

The career of photographer John A. Chakeres spans over 40 years. His work is included in the permanent collections of acclaimed institutions around the world. For his most recent publication, First Fleet (Daylight Books), he looks back at a project near and dear to his heart, one that saw him collaborating with NASA early in his career.

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