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I realize that you can do all this in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator (you can do probably everything imaginable in those), but I really find them a pain to use. I am the type of person who hates not ...

Observation is fundamental to science. In fact, one could even argue that science is observation, nourished and channeled for the purpose of better understanding what our world is and how it works.

Scientists often struggle to explain their research to nonscientists, whether it’s at a cocktail party, on an airplane, or when speaking to a journalist. For Julie Rorrer, the struggle began with a ...

Visualize your Science offers courses in visual communications for scientists who are looking to communicate their research more effectively. AZoMaterials spoke to Andreas about the importance of ...

At the University of Wyoming, we are very fortunate to have a resident expert on using drawing to learn. Her name is Bethann Merkle and as you begin your consideration of drawing as a tool to ...

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Calyces (left) resemble the base of flower petals. These cells help the brain perceive sound and locate where it's coming from. On the right, the labyrinth of the inner ear, which contains the sensory ...

Using an artist's tools and the skills of a scientist, Tangerini makes “art in the service of science.” Botanical illustrations by Alice Tangerini; photograph by Jennifer J. Hill. Photo illustration ...