Dr. SkySkull
@drskyskull.bsky.social
Professor of optics, blogger of physics, history, & pulp fiction. Generally tries to keep things light-hearted, in spite of *waves hands at everything* (he/him) Blocking doomerism on sight.
blog: https://skullsinthestars.com/
blog: https://skullsinthestars.com/
In an angry mood tonight, so #NighttimeMusic is one of my favorite rage songs: Anthropology Days, by The Dead Milkmen. Basically an extended "FUCK YOU" to bigots and cruel people in general, just listing atrocities that have been committed. youtu.be/mgyfz5Ts0mo?...
Anthropology Days
YouTube video by The Dead Milkmen - Topic
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November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
In an angry mood tonight, so #NighttimeMusic is one of my favorite rage songs: Anthropology Days, by The Dead Milkmen. Basically an extended "FUCK YOU" to bigots and cruel people in general, just listing atrocities that have been committed. youtu.be/mgyfz5Ts0mo?...
I say we see if we can make it a week
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I say we see if we can make it a week
The Barkhausen effect is one of the coolest physics demonstrations you can do, and you can get the parts for like $30 at most. AND YOU CAN HEAR METAL BEING MAGNETIZED
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Barkhausen effect is one of the coolest physics demonstrations you can do, and you can get the parts for like $30 at most. AND YOU CAN HEAR METAL BEING MAGNETIZED
And at least in ICP’s case, they’re trying to instill some sense of awe about the world, not just rambling on like an ignoramus
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
And at least in ICP’s case, they’re trying to instill some sense of awe about the world, not just rambling on like an ignoramus
If you want to know what magnets are, my old post on the Barkhausen effect not only explains that but shows how you can hear metal being magnetized skullsinthestars.com/2012/10/01/m...
Making magnets speak: the Barkhausen effect
Occasionally I come across a demonstration of physics that is so simple to implement yet illustrates a phenomenon so profound that it almost takes my breath away. I learned of one such demonstrati…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
If you want to know what magnets are, my old post on the Barkhausen effect not only explains that but shows how you can hear metal being magnetized skullsinthestars.com/2012/10/01/m...
We have a secret lack of ingredients
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We have a secret lack of ingredients
You have figured out our forbidden secret
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
You have figured out our forbidden secret
But we might if Disney stops appeasing fascis—oh i see what you’re getting at
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
But we might if Disney stops appeasing fascis—oh i see what you’re getting at