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Glass: An Intersection Of Science And Art Preview

See the intersection of science and art as we explore the history and techniques of glass.

Aired 01/18/2023

QED With Dr. B

Glass: An Intersection Of Science And Art Preview

Preview: Season 2 Episode 13 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

See the intersection of science and art as we explore the history and techniques of glass.

Science and art overlap in meaningful ways, and Dr. B explores this intersection through glassmaking. Learn the history of humans shaping glass, watch expert glassblowers at work, and explore the ways that glassmaking serves both science and art.

Aired 01/18/2023

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

The Art Of Glassblowing

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Watch a glass artist at work and explaining the science involved in glassblowing. (5m 49s)

The History Of Glass

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See how glass was made throughout history and Toledo got the nickname the Glass City. (6m 44s)

Scientific Glassblowing

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See how scientists design and create glassware for their experiments. (7m 3s)

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

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