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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. Archives
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I know your secret, Belasco!!!
I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that today is the late Roddy McDowell’s birthday. This wonderful actor played his best role, in my mind, as a cowardly actor/vampire slayer in Fright Night. Most people will probably remember … Continue reading
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The Terror
Well, I’m back home for a couple more hours, then I head off to another meeting in California for a few more days. In the meantime, I thought I’d quickly comment on one of the best horror novels I’ve read … Continue reading
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Ukraine Travelogue, part 2: People can surprise you
So I forgot the cable which powers my battery charger. I’m wandering the Ukraine, I’m low on power, and there’s lots of stuff to take pictures of that I’ll likely never see again.
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Ukraine Travelogue, part 1: Travel is hell!
Well, I’m back in Amsterdam, having finally gotten out of the Ukraine. I thought I’d post a number of random observations about the country, the people, and the culture, in addition to posting a bunch of pictures. Overall, I had … Continue reading
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Hi from Kiev!
Hi everyone (anyone?)! I just thought I’d write and say ‘hi’ from Kiev. I have to pay for a half-hour of internet anyway, so I’m filling the time! Kiev is a magnificent city, and I’ll have many pictures to put … Continue reading
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Man overboard!
Just a little anecdote while I’m on the road… I head to the Ukraine tomorrow, and I’m not sure what will happen there (hopefully fun). Anyway, on my way to meet my old boss, I had to stop and take … Continue reading
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Greetings from Amsterdam!
Well, my girlfriend and I have been floating around Amsterdam all week. The weather is pleasantly cool, unlike the heatwave much of the U.S. has been suffering through. I’m putting together some awesome panorama shots which I’ll display once I … Continue reading
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Optics basics: The three major branches of optical science
Since this is supposed to be in large part a science-focused blog, I wanted to get started with some serious posts about scientific topics. Like most of the established science bloggers, I’ll be mixing up posts which are on basic … Continue reading
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Temporary slowdown
I hate to do this so soon after starting my blog, but I’ll be having a posting slowdown over the next few weeks as I travel on business to Amsterdam, the Ukraine, and then San Jose. I’ll try and throw … Continue reading
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… the Hell? Republican sex scandals
Yet another Republican politician has resigned in the wake of a sex scandal. Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, was arrested in June for apparently soliciting lewd conduct in an airport men’s bathroom. He pled guilty to the charge of disorderly conduct. … Continue reading
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