Bálint Bolygó, a Hungarian-born artist based in the UK, creates sculptures that explore the world using physics, particularly the bending of light and the movement of pendulums. One of his more recent pieces, ArRay (2011-2012) draws on his earlier work using optical physics and adds a new component – a material called nitinol, a nickel and titanium alloy. Continue reading “The Art of Science: Bálint Bolygó’s Mesmerizing Mix”
The approach of the winter solstice on December 21 reminds us that even prehistoric humans with crude tools studied the movements of the sun and earth and built sophisticated structures to mark different phases of their alignment. Cats are pretty good at following the movement of the sun’s rays, too, but are not noted for their ability or willingness to move large boulders.
The Dada movement of the early 20th century was a reaction against the conventions of artistic beauty and meaning. Dada’s practitioners worked with images and materials which were not considered traditionally “appropriate” for art. This painting, The Gramineous Bicycle (c. 1921) by Max Ernst is a perfect example. Continue reading “The Art of Science: The Gramineous Bicycle”
There’s a lot of great science-based art and craft out there, and many purveyors of geeky goodness have really outdone themselves creating special gifts and decorations for the holiday season. So show your sci pride while supporting hardworking makers. Here are a few favorites – but be sure to dig deeper into these shops for many more unique items. Continue reading “Celebrate with hand-picked, handmade science gifts”
Is Chemistry Cat correct? Is alcohol indeed the solution? I know a lot more about cats than about chemistry, so I invited an expert, Dr. Rubidium, a real live chemistry professor with a PhD and everything, to explain: Continue reading “Science Caturday: Is Alcohol the Solution?”
The Finch and Pea 