Confluence > Extras

Chemist-turned chef Nik Sharma looks at the intermingled flavors of the classic Indian multi-course meal of Thali and finds evidence of centuries of a home-grown scientific method.

Composer and educator Rob Kapilow on how memorable music works with our expectations, using "Over the Rainbow" for inspiration.

Rob Kapilow gives a bravura phrase-by-phrase interpretation of a Bach prelude (BWV846) and why it draws us in by constantly surprising us.

Kinetic sculptor Anthony Howe on the rhythms of day-to-day artmaking.

Architect-designer Suchi Reddy prepares an interactive sculpture meant to inspire techno-optimism.