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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. -
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Cloaking from chemicals?
Catching up on some cloaking research that was published after the bulk of my invisibility book was finished — lots of interesting stuff has been happening! One thing I stress in my discussions of invisibility is that the science and … Continue reading
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Invisible Monsters, by John Benyon Harris
Another post about invisibility in science fiction! All because I want to make dang sure that everybody knows that I have a book out about the history and science of invisibility! I’ve seen just about everything in science fiction stories … Continue reading
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Invisible One, by Neil R. Jones
Originally posted on Skulls in the Stars:
Starting to get exhausted by all these invisibility posts! But I’m going for 30 straight days of blogging, then I’ll rest. The scene: In her Ohio home on the outskirts of the 26th…
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Invisible Men of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Nearing the end of my run of posts about invisibility in fiction! Be sure to look out for my book on the history of invisibility physics next year! One thing that is truly…
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“Invisibility” at Psyche Magazine!
The invisibility articles continue from me! I was really honored in recent months to be asked by the editors of Psyche Magazine, from Aeon Publishing, to write an article speculating on why the concept of invisibility has intrigued people so … Continue reading
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Me, talking invisibility (again) with UNC Charlotte!
Another bit of invisibility book related news! My university did a short feature about my invisibility book and about invisibility physics in general; if you’re interested in taking a look, check out this link. Thanks to Lynn Roberson for this … Continue reading
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The Chameleon Man, by William P. McGivern
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Getting closer to the end of my run of invisibility posts! Here’s one that’s a little different… So when is something unable to be seen but not invisible? Well, the answer is handily…
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Three Miles Down, by Harry Turtledove
It is curiously that I’ve never read any works by Harry Turtledove until now. He is an incredibly prolific author famed for his alternate histories, such as his Southern Victory series about the South winning the Civil War and his … Continue reading
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Land of the Shadow Dragons, by Eando Binder
Originally posted on Skulls in the Stars:
Just a reminder again that I’ll (hopefully) have a book out on the history and physics of invisibility next year, so keep an eye out! Here we have a first in our discussion…
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My “Book Bites” at the Next Big Idea Club!
So I’ve mentioned before that my book was picked as a “must read” book for the Next Big Idea Club, and I have more news — my audio “Book Bites” for the NBIC are now available to listen to and … Continue reading
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