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The author of Skulls in the Stars is a professor of physics, specializing in optical science, at UNC Charlotte. The blog covers topics in physics and optics, the history of science, classic pulp fantasy and horror fiction, and the surprising intersections between these areas. -
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Weird science facts, August 3 — August 9
Still going with the Twitter #weirdscifacts! They’re getting much harder to find, so if you have any to suggest, please let me know! 508. Aug 03: Swede held for attempting to build nuclear reactor in his kitchen. Note the word … Continue reading
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Twitter “Mock the Movie” tonight: The Sands of Oblivion!
Following in the tradition of MST3k, tonight I’ll be participating in “Mock the Movie”, a new Twitter event that involves watching a lousy sci-fi movie and ridiculing it live on Twitter! To quote from JAYFK: Smart-ass science fiction fans love … Continue reading
Posted in ... the Hell?, Silliness
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Isaac Newton… Father of invisibility physics?
My blog has been a good impetus to research a number of interesting scientific topics more deeply than I would otherwise have had the ambition to do. For instance, since the blog’s inception, I’ve been pushing the origins of “invisibility physics” … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Invisibility, Science fiction
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6 days until the deadline for The Giant’s Shoulders #38!
There are only 6 days left until the deadline for The Giant’s Shoulders #38, to be hosted by The Board of Longitude Blog! This will be a “Georgian Special Edition”, with an emphasis on posts related to 18th century science — … Continue reading
Posted in General science, Science news
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Nick Mamatas’ Sensation
I hadn’t thought about it much before, but secret societies have long been a reliable element in weird fiction of all varieties. These societies range from the legendary Illuminati to the very real (and less sinister) Freemasons, to fictional … Continue reading
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Weird science facts, July 27 — August 2
Time for your weekly dose of weird, courtesy of my Twitter #weirdscifacts! 501. July 27: Sand tiger shark: only shark known to adjust its buoyancy by burping! I don’t know about you, but I never thought to put the words … Continue reading
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