Liane G. Benning, a biochemistry professor engaged in climate observation, emphasizes the need for science to convey beauty as well as knowledge to engage the public on climate issues. She collaborates with multimedia artist Michael Najjar, who explores climate change through art. Their project, Deep Purple, investigates how algal blooms accelerating the melting of the Greenland ice sheet affect rising sea levels. Benning notes that scientists often struggle to communicate effectively, and highlights the power of art to reach people and inspire action.
People want to see that science produces beauty, not just knowledge.
We scientists are [bad] at explaining what we do, because we are always going into the complications a bit too fast.
Art speaks to people.
The algae are smart. They make their own sunscreen. And that sunscreen is a pigment.
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