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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: May 2024
Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley
Book 6 of my 26 books for 2024 goal! Way behind in reading now due to life, but working on it. One of my big hangups in life is that I suffer from “already seen it” syndrome, as I just made … Continue reading
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Robert Williams Wood and the mystery of anomalous dispersion (1901)
I’ve been hard at work in recent months on a new textbook on electromagnetic waves, and that has led me to dig deep into understanding a number of subjects, and their history, that I have only really casually considered in … Continue reading
Posted in History of science, Optics, Physics
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Me, talking falling felines in LiveScience!
Recently, I was interviewed for a LiveScience article about how cats land on their feet, and the article came out today! Here is the link for those who are interested in hearing me talk falling felines, yet again! PS just … Continue reading
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