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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/
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
I say we see if we can make it a week
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 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
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 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
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 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...
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
We have a secret lack of ingredients
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
You have figured out our forbidden secret
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
But we might if Disney stops appeasing fascis—oh i see what you’re getting at
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM