Poetry and Science: Two cultures

Research in Verse Winners

Research in Verse Winners

We had all sorts of entrants to the \"Research in Verse\" competition, with topics ranging from gravity to slavery to life in the lab.

Posted on: 18 August 2021

Penelope Boston -- NASA Scientist and Poet

Penelope Boston -- NASA Scientist and Poet

The Director of NASA'S astrobiology unit talks about her poetry and its connection to science

Posted on: 14 October 2017

Slanted Light and Shadow Sides: Interview with Sarah WestcottSlanted Light and Shadow Sides: Interview with Sarah Westcott

Slanted Light and Shadow Sides: Interview with Sarah Westcott

Sarah Westcott discusses poetric influences, data and journalism with Sam Solnick

Posted on: 15 October 2016

Interview with Jo ShapcottInterview with Jo Shapcott

Interview with Jo Shapcott

DRJ: Can you talk a little bit to begin with about your involvement in projects which aim to bring together scientists and poets? Why do you think there is a growing interest in projects of this kind? JS: I am very curious about almost everything: there is nothing that is not interesting. Any aspect of the world - humans, our interaction with what's around, who's around - is likely to grab my attention. The things that scientists know and the way they know is fascinating. For example, contemporary findings in neuroscience and in physics are changing long-held philosophical views about identity, and about time and space. Who we are and where we live. How could this not be of cutting-edge interest to writers? I think this is why poets are seeking more opportunities to talk to scientists.

Posted on: 16 July 2016

Interview with Ruby RobinsonInterview with Ruby Robinson

Interview with Ruby Robinson

The poet Ruby Robinson discusses vocabulary, neuroscience and the articulation of trauma.

Posted on: 5 July 2016

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