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Imagine Science Films & Festival News

INTERCOURSE: A New Magazine by Artist in Residence Dustin Yellin
January 22nd, 2012 | Articles, Artists in Residence, News | Alexis | No Comments
ISF Artist in Residence Dustin Yellin has announced the release of his new magazine, Intercourse. Through photography, art, and interviews, Yellin’s new venture strives to be as provocative as its title while reenvisioning the reader/publisher relationship. The inaugural issue features an interview with Bob Colacello, whose views on modern culture are informed from his days [...]
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Science/AAAS is expanding Member Central!
January 18th, 2012 | Articles, Events, Festival, News, Special Screening, Sponsors | Alexis | No Comments
Science/AAAS is expanding Member Central and ISF is honored to be involved! Member Central gives AAAS Members exclusive access to an online community where ideas and the passion for discovery are shared. ISF will help develop their video channel, providing some of the best films depicting accurate science in an entertaining way. Videos will include [...]
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ISF Satellite Festival at KAUST University, Saudi Arabia
January 18th, 2012 | Articles, Events, Festival, Special Screening | Alexis | No Comments
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia is hosting their annual Winter Enrichment Program, January 14 – 29, 2012. This year marks the third annual program and ISF is proud to be involved. WEP2012 promises to be an enriching experience geared towards students and the KAUST community. In addition to lectures [...]
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Chroma Celebrates 20th Anniversary
January 17th, 2012 | Articles, News, Sponsors, Technology | Alexis | No Comments
Chroma, an Official ISF Sponsor, recently celebrated its 20th year as the world’s leading manufacturer of optical filters and thin film coatings for scientists and artists. They specialize in manufacturing interference filters for the ultra-violet, visible and near-infrared portions of the spectrum, including bandpass, multiple bandpass, and long and short pass filters, as well as beamsplitters, [...]
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Apple Introduces Solar Walk: Stargazing in 3D
January 16th, 2012 | Articles, News, Sci-Fi, Technology | Amy Belotti | No Comments
The first app distributed by Apple that supports 3-D features, called Solar Walk, provides any Apple iOS device user with the chance to check out the solar system in depth. The app is a navigable solar system model that is constantly updated and reflects time accurately. The viewer can visit 10 satellites, as well as [...]
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Live Concert by ISF Artist in Residence Ray Lustig
January 10th, 2012 | Articles, Artists in Residence, Events, Featured, News | Alexis | No Comments
The Gershwin Hotel and Neke Carson present ROUNDS AND HOCKETS FOR TWO EARS SIX CENTURIES OF DUOS FOR INSTRUMENTAL PAIRS Thursday, January 12th Doors Open at 7:30, music at 8 The Gershwin Hotel 7 East 27th Street (between Fifth and Madison Avenues) New York, NY $10, $5 for students Our two ears are not [...]
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The Most Voracious Appetite in the Galaxy
January 9th, 2012 | Articles, News, Sci-Fi | Alexis | No Comments
During the holiday season you might have found yourself eating a lot. But imagine you are always hungry, and every time you eat your stomach just gets bigger! Well, the universe is full of bottomless pits, and scientists like to call them black holes. These bad boys have no discrepensy and will eat anything, even [...]
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Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration
January 6th, 2012 | Articles, Events, News, Special Screening, Technology, Uncategorized | Amy Belotti | No Comments
Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration will be at the American Museum of Natural History until August 12th, 2012. Curated by Dr. Michael Shara, the exhibit was put together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of human space flight. Though the future of space is fascinating in itself, I knew I had to visit [...]
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Dublin Festival Trailer Released!
November 30th, 2011 | Articles, Events, Festival, News, Special Screening | Alexis | 2 Comments
Imagine Science Films is proud to partner with University College Dublin to program the first dedicated science film festival in Ireland. The festival will be part of the Dublin City of Science Euroscience Open Forum, July 11th – 16th, 2012. ISF is excited to celebrate Ireland’s scientific excellence and an exceptional year for science and [...]
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ImagineScope Travels Down Under
November 28th, 2011 | Articles, News, Special Screening, Uncategorized | Alexis | No Comments
The Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) in Australia has invited Imagine Science Films to prepare a lesson for students to engage with materials found in scientific laboratories. The ImagineScope and a selection of short films will travel to Sydney, Australia in early 2012 and help train students to use a binocular microscope, as well as [...]
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Video Pick of the Week

Dr Andrew Gillis explains how an elephant fish embryo lives off a large yellow yolk sack for 7 to 10 months before hatching out as a fish.

Under the Microscope is a collection of videos that show glimpses of the natural and man-made world in stunning close-up. They are released every Monday and Thursday and you can see them here.