Scientists have an odd relationship with art

They think that other people think that they don't like art, so they overcompensate with artsy communication. 🔬 Meanwhile, artists are just doing their thing and sometimes that thing is science. 🎨

Scientists can have a strange way of thinking about art. They often seem afraid that everyone thinks that science and art have nothing to do with each other, so they push back against that (perceived) divide. But that can sometimes come across a bit as if they feel the urge to say "scientists like art too, see?" They'll put on an art exhibit and call it…