People with aphantasia can’t imagine seeing things in their mind. People with ‘deep aphantasia’ may have no inner voice, either, and different real-world visual experiences.
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From body snatching to Photoshop and virtual reality, the techniques of medical illustration have evolved. But its essential role in showing clinicians how to care for the body continues today.
Many microscopy techniques have won Nobel Prizes over the years. Advancements like cryo-ET that allow scientists to see the individual atoms of cells can reveal their biological functions.
Toilets eject aerosol droplets that may carry disease-causing pathogens. Learning about how these particles move could help reduce exposure in public restrooms.
Using an artistic eye when creating pictures of scientific phenomena and new technologies can elevate the resulting images in terms of both their beauty and how informative they are.
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Research Scientist in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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PhD Student, Neuroscience, The University of Queensland
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Professor, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
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Professor of Computational and Systems Biology, Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Science Strategy and Planning, University of Pittsburgh
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Distinguished Professor of Medical Illustration, Rochester Institute of Technology
