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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. -
Category Archives: General science
The Giant’s Shoulders #5 is up!
The fifth edition of The Giant’s Shoulders is up at Podblack blog! Thanks to Kylie for putting it together! The next edition is slated to be held at Rigorous Trivialities on December 15th.
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Two days until The Giant’s Shoulders #5!
It’s time again to remind folks that the deadline for entries for the next edition of The Giant’s Shoulders are due in 2 days! This edition will be held at Podblack Blog on November 15th. Entries can be submitted through … Continue reading
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12 days until The Giant’s Shoulders #5!
It’s time again to remind folks that the deadline for entries for the next edition of The Giant’s Shoulders are due in 12 days! This edition will be held at Podblack Blog on November 15th. Entries can be submitted through … Continue reading
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The Giant’s Shoulders #4 is up!
After a little delay, the fourth edition of The Giant’s Shoulders is up at Second Order Approximation! Thanks to Dave for putting it together! The next edition will be held at Podblack Blog on November 15th. It will already have … Continue reading
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4 days until The Giant’s Shoulders #4!
The start of a new month means it’s time for a reminder that there’s 4 days until The Giant’s Shoulders #4, to be held on October 15th at Second Order Approximation. Entries can be submitted, as always, through blogcarnival.com. Let’s … Continue reading
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Wonderful views of Earth From Above
Boston.com has a wonderful collection of images from the Earth From Above exhibit, which has been put on display in various cities since 1994 and is coming to NYC. To quote the official website, Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s mission was to create … Continue reading
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13 days until The Giant’s Shoulders #4!
The start of a new month means it’s time for a reminder that there’s 13 days until The Giant’s Shoulders #4, to be held on October 15th at Second Order Approximation. Entries can be submitted, as always, through blogcarnival.com. Get … Continue reading
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The Republican war on intelligence
Back in 2004, I had the pleasure of hearing Hillary Clinton speak at the Optical Society of America Annual Meeting in Rochester, NY. After her prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience. One questioner asked about some Bush administration … Continue reading
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The Giant’s Shoulders #3 is up!
The third edition of The Giant’s Shoulders is up at Entertaining Research! It’s a smaller edition than the previous ones, but still has some very nice entries (mine included!). Thanks to Guru for putting it together! The next edition will … Continue reading
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4 days until The Giant’s Shoulders #3!
This is a reminder that there’s 4 days until The Giant’s Shoulders #3, to be held at Entertaining Research. Entries can be submitted, as always, through blogcarnival.com.
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