Sometimes photographic images are not able to capture and accurately represent science – especially at very tiny scales. This is where scientific visualisation comes in.
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Captivity isn’t kind to cheetahs where most develop diseases that are unusual in big cats. It’s never been clear why this is the case, but understanding their metabolism might provide the answer.
Einstein’s theory of general relativity is a triumph of reason and imagination, of art and science, with a profound beauty of its own.
It takes a careful balance between art and science to illustrate the processes that take place within our cells and explain the complexities of epigenetics.
Because a photograph came from a machine – not a human hand – many were not entirely sure if it could be called art.
When you open a science textbook or magazine, it’s often the images that capture your attention. Some of these images help you visualise the topics, while others - such as diagrams - can be instrumental…
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Associate Professor of Art History, Penn State
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Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow in Science Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Director, Centre for Veterinary Education, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
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Veterinarian, Senior Lecturer, Researcher - Department of Paraclinical Sciences, University of Pretoria
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Nanoartist and creative-practice based researcher in Media, Curtin University
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Senior Principal Research Fellow, Garvan Institute
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Senior Lecturer, School of Design Communication and IT, University of Newcastle