Scientific articles are great at what they do–communicate new scientific findings and pose new questions for further research to answer. But, let’s face it, sometimes they can be a bit dull. Fortunately, scientists are a creative bunch, so they find other ways to express themselves. Some dance their research, while others bake tasty tributes to their favorite subject. And whether it’s formal, like “Doctor Atomic,” an opera about the Manhattan Project produced by the Metropolitan Opera in New York, or informal, like this song about the parts of the brain performed by Pinky and the Brain (a personal favorite), music can be a great way to learn about science.
So I wasn’t too surprised to find a musical among the entries for the American Chemical Society’s contest to explain nanotechnology and the science behind it. The 3-minute “Nano Song,” written by graduate students Patrick Bennett and Ryan Miyakawa from the University of California, Berkeley, explains the science of tiny things in charming, Sesame Street fashion, combining live-action and puppetry. Check it out:
To learn more about “nano,” vote for your favorite entry, or submit your own video, visit the ACS contest website.
-Tim
February 26, 2009 at 8:27 am
You know I participated in the Dance your science competition this year! It was a lot of fun..and people are still check out my crazy video.
Anyway you’re right, music and dance and other things are fun (for the scientist) ways to share science.
I also stopped by to tell you all about a new homeschooling/science carnival that sounds right up your alley. details at this link
http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2009/02/carnivalia_81.php