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Love + Science review: Reflecting on the rise of HIV

Love + Science review: Reflecting on the rise of HIV

21 June 2023

Two gay medical students attempt to navigate the AIDS crisis – and their own love – in David Glass’s new play at New York City Center
Images and caption info from the book Your Brain on Art Universe of Water Particles on a Rock where People Gather ? teamLab The interdisciplinary arts collective teamLab created an audience-driven experience in Tokyo called teamLab Borderless that brings the natural world to life. See image E in the color insert. The collective incorporates light, sound, and visual effects that feel as though you are part of the art, and that seem to transcend our normal perceptions of time and place. As you meander through the space, you are able to manipulate the surroundings through touch, and to watch as digital flowers bloom, and die, and bloom again. We often think of ourselves as individuals separate from our surroundings, from nature, but this stunning interactive museum dissolves the boundary between art and the viewer, allowing you to feel your surroundings in a visceral way. Composed of artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects, teamLab represents the exciting, transdisciplinary collaborations of the future.

Your Brain on Art review: Fascinating guide needs a bit more science

22 March 2023

From a virtual-reality snowscape used for pain relief for burns to immersive art to boost your mood, we all gain from aesthetic engagement, argues a book from Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross that needed a little more science to make it a great read
Rheumatoid arthritis of the hands. Coloured bilateral X-ray of the hands and wrists of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The arthritis is particularly severe in the hand at right, with several joint deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative autoimmune disease that mainly affects the capsule (synovium) around the synovial (flexible) joints, causing chronic inflammation. It can be a debilitating and painful condition and can lead to deformities and loss of functioning and mobility.

A Silent Fire review: What you need to know about inflammation

18 January 2023

With A Silent Fire, gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella offers a fascinating primer on the crucial role of inflammation in our bodies and the emerging links to diet and disease
A man enjoying a beautiful sunset at Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.

The Varieties of Spiritual Experience review: A meticulous guide

16 November 2022

From speaking in tongues to aesthetic awe at nature or art, a respectful and thorough exploration reveals what science can and can't tell us about our spiritual lives

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