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How Miyako Nakamura Makes Invisible Science Visible 🔬 | #shorts 🚀#friendsofspace

In Episode 114 of Friends of SpaceVrse, we sit down with Miyako Nakamura — a science creator who transforms the invisible, the abstract, and the molecular into visually stunning, scientifically accurate, and deeply immersive experiences. Miyako's path is unusual for a CG artist. With a background as a research technician in chemical and biological sciences, she brings a level of scientific literacy that lets her work confidently and credibly alongside researchers and scientific institutions — translating cells, molecules, nanostructures, biochemical mechanisms, and medical concepts into clear, elegant, and emotionally compelling visual narratives. Her work spans scientific visualization, medical and biological CG, full-dome films, VR experiences, and journal cover art for ACS, RSC, and Wiley — a portfolio that reflects a rare combination of scientific accuracy, artistic beauty, and immersive storytelling. In this conversation, we explore how she bridges the gap between hard science and visual art, what it takes to make the invisible feel real, and why understanding the science deeply enough to get it right is just as important as the artistry itself. We also learn that Miyako is a devoted dog lover, a space content enthusiast, a curious student of neuroscience purely for the joy of it, and someone who simply loves making things — if it can be created, she wants to try making it. Click here to Subscribe :- https://bit.ly/SpaceVrse Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacevrs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacevrse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacevrse Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spacevrseofficial Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/p4Mf5zJj