Monthly Archives: January 2012

Weird science facts, December 28 — January 3

Posted on January 4, 2012 by skullsinthestars

Happy New Year! A new year, another week of new Twitter #weirdscifacts! 655. Dec 28: Beware the “ball-cutter fish“!  What’s the worst interpretation of the term “ball-cutter fish” you can imagine?  Yep, that’s what it is! (via @kzelnio & @deepseanews) … Continue reading →

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A camera fast enough to watch light move?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by skullsinthestars

A few weeks ago, a new optical imaging system grabbed headlines throughout the world.  This system, labeled a “picosecond camera”, can seemingly record images so fast that it can  actually track the motion of light itself!  Consider the following video … Continue reading →

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Weird Fiction Monday: The Brotherhood of Lightning

Posted on January 2, 2012 by skullsinthestars

It’s time for Weird Fiction Monday, when I post stories that I’ve written — both new and old — for the entertainment (hopefully) of my readers!  As always, I note that I haven’t done extensive editing of the tales here, … Continue reading →

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