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Twitter Weird Science Facts, Volume 11

Posted on July 25, 2016 by skullsinthestars

Time for another round-up of weirdscifacts from Twitter!  Read below to find out what this creepy 1873 woodcut is depicting.

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Twitter Weird Science Facts, Volume 10

Posted on July 7, 2016 by skullsinthestars

On a personal note: still going through a rough patch of life, and so I’m still on a sort of unofficial hiatus from writing substantial posts — though I may write one here or there. Hopefully will be back and … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weird Science Facts, Volume 9

Posted on June 19, 2016 by skullsinthestars

Been a rough couple of weeks for me personally, and I haven’t had the time or the energy to write some solid science posts.  In the meantime, please take a look at the latest weird science facts posted on twitter. … Continue reading →

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Valley of the Flame, by Henry Kuttner

Posted on June 11, 2016 by skullsinthestars

Henry Kuttner (1915-1958) may be referred to as “one of the most important science fiction authors you’ve never heard of.”  He was incredibly prolific and versatile, writing countless short stories of science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, and adventure, as well … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weird Science Facts, Volume 8

Posted on June 3, 2016 by skullsinthestars

Time for another recap of weird science facts from Twitter! Click below the fold to see how the system pictured below provided entertainment for Victorian folks.

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Optics by hot air balloon?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by skullsinthestars

The first in a (hopefully) series of posts inspired by topics covered in my upcoming textbook on singular optics. Crewed balloon rides have a surprisingly large role in the history of science.  The first untethered balloon flight was performed in Paris on November … Continue reading →

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Some more skydiving videos!

Posted on May 22, 2016 by skullsinthestars

While I’m working on some new physics blog posts, here’s a couple of more skydiving videos that I took with a GoPro!

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New skydiving camera helmet!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by skullsinthestars

After about six months off, I’ve finally gotten back into the air… into freefall, that is!  I haven’t been jumping for a while thanks to a combination of reasons, probably in large part to wanting to work on my singular … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weird Science Facts, Volume 7

Posted on May 13, 2016 by skullsinthestars

Time for another round-up of weird science facts from twitter!  Click below to find out this guy was dressed for, and how it didn’t turn out so well for him.

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Roadside Picnic, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky

Posted on May 11, 2016 by skullsinthestars

Ever since I read Dmitry Glukhovsky’s sublime 2005 novel Metro 2033, I’ve been interested in reading more Russian science fiction.  The next natural choice was the classic 1972 novel Roadside Picnic, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. It’s a bit daunting to … Continue reading →

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