Communicating cosmology with multisensory metaphorical experiences
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Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
We present a novel approach to communicating abstract concepts in cosmology and astrophysics in a more accessible and inclusive manner. We describe an exhibit aiming at creating an immersive, multisensory metaphorical experience of an otherwise imperceptible physical phenomenon — dark matter. Human-Computer Interaction experts and physicists co-created a multisensory journey through dark matter by exploiting the latest advances in haptic and olfactory technology. We present the concept design of a pilot and a second, improved event, both held at the London Science Museum, including the practical setup of the multisensory dark matter experience, the delivery of sensory stimulation and preliminary insights from users' feedback.
Date Issued
2020-04-27
Date Acceptance
2020-04-07
Citation
JCOM : Journal of Science Communication, 2020, 19 (2), pp.1-17
ISSN
1824-2030
Publisher
SISSA, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati
Start Page
1
End Page
17
Journal / Book Title
JCOM : Journal of Science Communication
Volume
19
Issue
2
Copyright Statement
© The Author(s). This article is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons
Attribution — NonCommercial — NoDerivativeWorks 4.0 License.
Attribution — NonCommercial — NoDerivativeWorks 4.0 License.
Sponsor
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Identifier
http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000532749400002&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=1ba7043ffcc86c417c072aa74d649202
Grant Number
ST/L000865/1
Subjects
Social Sciences
Communication
Informal learning
Public engagement with science and technology
Social inclusion
ASTRONOMY
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN N01
Date Publish Online
2020-04-27