Jen Christiansen

@scientificamerican Joy Division’s striking Unknown Pleasures album cover holds a scientific mystery. The image’s true origin was lost until senior graphics editor @ChristiansenJen traced it from the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Astronomy to its debut in a 1971 issue of Scientific American and then all the way to Cornell’s Rare Book Room. The computer-generated stacked plot of a famous pulsar came from a 1970 dissertation by Harold Dumont Craft Jr—who had no idea his data visualization was featured on one of rock’s classic albums. 🔗 You can read more at the link in our bio! 🎤 Jen Christiansen 🎞️ Chris Schodt 📸 Jen Christiansen, Joy Division, The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Astronomy, Harold D. Craft Jr., Alberto Puente, Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library, Getty Images

@scientificamerican Happy Nobel Week! For the science categories of Physics, Chemistry and Physiology or Medicine, up to three recipients—also known as laureates—can be awarded in any given year. Although each recipient is awarded their own personalized gold medal and diploma, the prize pot of money isn’t necessarily evenly distributed among joint laureates. Senior Graphics Editor Jen Christiansen breaks down how the money is divided by works and laureates. 🔗 Read more of our Nobel Prize coverage at the link in our bio 📊✏️🎤 Jen Christiansen 🎞️ Carin Leong 📸 Getty Images

@scientificamerican Celebrate the 2024 total solar eclipse with a sweet treat. Here's the recipe for senior graphics editor Jen Christiansen's eclipse macarons 🌑 Black sesame moon shells Adapted from Black Sesame Macarons With A ‘nutter Butter’ Filling by Christiana George for The Tart Tart 58 grams (g) toasted black sesame seeds—grind in a food processor (macaron shells usually include almond flour—this recipe replaces that classic ingredient with ground sesame seeds) 115 g powdered sugar 72 g egg whites 1/8 tsp cream of tartar (to help stabilize the meringue) 36 g granulated sugar 1/8 tsp salt A few drops black gel food coloring ☀️ Mango sun shells adapted from Mango White Chocolate Ganache Macarons from Eats Well with Others 57.5 g blanched almond slices, ground, or almond flour 115 g powdered sugar 1 Tbsp freeze-dried mango (powdered in a spice grinder) 72 g egg whites 1/8 tsp cream of tartar (to help stabilize the meringue) 36 g granulated sugar 1/8 tsp salt A few drops orange gel food coloring 🌕 Mango white chocolate coronas Also inspired by Eats Well with Others 115 g white chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup mango puree 1 Tbsp freeze-dried mango—or more to taste (powdered in a spice grinder) powdered sugar to thicken to desired consistency 🎥 🍪 @ChristiansenJen 🎞️ Jen Christiansen & Chris Schodt 🎵 Getty