Robert Tabb, Ph.D.
@glassparton.bsky.social
Ph.D. in particle physics | fan of science fiction and fantasy | guitarist and songwriter (he/him)
I haven't posted here in a long time. Since my last post, I successfully defended my dissertation and graduated. I'm unemployed now, but I'm treating myself to a solo trip to Japan in two weeks. Probably not the wisest financial move, but I don't care.
September 1, 2024 at 6:59 PM
I haven't posted here in a long time. Since my last post, I successfully defended my dissertation and graduated. I'm unemployed now, but I'm treating myself to a solo trip to Japan in two weeks. Probably not the wisest financial move, but I don't care.
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I'm reposting some of the things I made this past year that I'm proudest of. Here's an impassioned defense of Canada Geese.
December 6, 2023 at 4:01 PM
I'm reposting some of the things I made this past year that I'm proudest of. Here's an impassioned defense of Canada Geese.
This is me being a butterfly at a roller derby Halloween skate party
October 25, 2023 at 5:11 AM
This is me being a butterfly at a roller derby Halloween skate party
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This is the shadow of the Moon as it passes in front of the Sun -- seen in *radio waves* for the first time.
news.njit.edu/researchers-...
news.njit.edu/researchers-...
October 24, 2023 at 10:15 PM
This is the shadow of the Moon as it passes in front of the Sun -- seen in *radio waves* for the first time.
news.njit.edu/researchers-...
news.njit.edu/researchers-...
Roundabouts with stop signs are a travesty. What the hell, Tucson?
October 22, 2023 at 4:39 AM
Roundabouts with stop signs are a travesty. What the hell, Tucson?
Partial solar eclipse shadows from Tucson, Arizona this morning.
October 14, 2023 at 9:38 PM
Partial solar eclipse shadows from Tucson, Arizona this morning.
Ten things I dig:
1. Physics
2. Sci-fi and fantasy books/movies/tv shows
3. Coffee
4. Breakfast
5. Rock/alternative/indie music
6. Song writing
7. Playing guitar
8. Big, walkable cities with good public transportation
9. Restaurants
10. Video games (binging Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield lately)
1. Physics
2. Sci-fi and fantasy books/movies/tv shows
3. Coffee
4. Breakfast
5. Rock/alternative/indie music
6. Song writing
7. Playing guitar
8. Big, walkable cities with good public transportation
9. Restaurants
10. Video games (binging Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield lately)
October 9, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Ten things I dig:
1. Physics
2. Sci-fi and fantasy books/movies/tv shows
3. Coffee
4. Breakfast
5. Rock/alternative/indie music
6. Song writing
7. Playing guitar
8. Big, walkable cities with good public transportation
9. Restaurants
10. Video games (binging Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield lately)
1. Physics
2. Sci-fi and fantasy books/movies/tv shows
3. Coffee
4. Breakfast
5. Rock/alternative/indie music
6. Song writing
7. Playing guitar
8. Big, walkable cities with good public transportation
9. Restaurants
10. Video games (binging Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield lately)
I spent the last week at my home institution attending meetings. Yesterday I led a session at a summit about using neutrino astronomy to encourage students to learn about science. I think it went pretty well and I had a nice time. Today I'm spending the day traveling. It's been exhausting
October 9, 2023 at 12:14 AM
I spent the last week at my home institution attending meetings. Yesterday I led a session at a summit about using neutrino astronomy to encourage students to learn about science. I think it went pretty well and I had a nice time. Today I'm spending the day traveling. It's been exhausting
I don't have many followers, but I figured I'd do that little I can to boost this
So my survey got attacked by some bots, and now I've lost 50% of my data. Please help me get to 1,000 real humans who actually meet my survey criteria? This sad PhD candidate thanks you in advance.
October 3, 2023 at 11:31 PM
I don't have many followers, but I figured I'd do that little I can to boost this
Airplanes without electrical outlets are a plague upon humanity. I mean, I brought a book, but don't make me put down my phone to read. I want to watch Dr. Who!
October 2, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Airplanes without electrical outlets are a plague upon humanity. I mean, I brought a book, but don't make me put down my phone to read. I want to watch Dr. Who!
I love having layovers in Denver; there are so many restaurants and shops to choose from
October 2, 2023 at 7:29 PM
I love having layovers in Denver; there are so many restaurants and shops to choose from
After my last two original posts, one could mistake me for an insect guy. I'm not, but I enjoy taking photos of interesting plants and animals when I come across them. I'm also a particle physicist, and there's not much to photograph about my work unless you want a picture of my laptop.
September 29, 2023 at 7:54 PM
After my last two original posts, one could mistake me for an insect guy. I'm not, but I enjoy taking photos of interesting plants and animals when I come across them. I'm also a particle physicist, and there's not much to photograph about my work unless you want a picture of my laptop.
saw this queen sitting on my car this morning
September 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM
saw this queen sitting on my car this morning
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happy bisexual awareness week to the tribbles from star trek
September 19, 2023 at 8:06 PM
happy bisexual awareness week to the tribbles from star trek
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No, This Is Not an Alien. Here’s Why www.wired.com/story/mexico...
No, This Is Not an Alien. Here’s Why
Two “nonhuman beings” were shown off during a bizarre hearing of Mexico’s Congress. The bodies are believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones, held together with glue and fake skin.
www.wired.com
September 14, 2023 at 3:58 PM
No, This Is Not an Alien. Here’s Why www.wired.com/story/mexico...
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since bullshit ufo stories are back in the new again
September 14, 2023 at 2:12 PM
since bullshit ufo stories are back in the new again
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Entropy - a super well done video.
I’m loving these Veritasium deep (ish?) dives into things lately.
youtu.be/DxL2HoqLbyA?...
I’m loving these Veritasium deep (ish?) dives into things lately.
youtu.be/DxL2HoqLbyA?...
The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics
One of the most important, yet least understood, concepts in all of physics. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and th...
youtu.be
September 11, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Entropy - a super well done video.
I’m loving these Veritasium deep (ish?) dives into things lately.
youtu.be/DxL2HoqLbyA?...
I’m loving these Veritasium deep (ish?) dives into things lately.
youtu.be/DxL2HoqLbyA?...
Cool dragonfly seen in Tucson, Arizona today
September 10, 2023 at 1:02 AM
Cool dragonfly seen in Tucson, Arizona today
It's always a good thing when experiments don't agree with the standard model. Maybe something new will come of all this.
Mismatch with Standard-Model Predictions Reaches 5 Sigma
The Muon g-2 Collaboration has doubled the precision of their 2021 measurement of the muon’s magnetic moment, strengthening a tension with predictions based on the standard model.
physics.aps.org
August 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM
It's always a good thing when experiments don't agree with the standard model. Maybe something new will come of all this.
I am just over a week behind on writing my dissertation, but my motivation lately has just been frighteningly low 😞
August 9, 2023 at 5:28 PM
I am just over a week behind on writing my dissertation, but my motivation lately has just been frighteningly low 😞
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We have a death cult in this country. It's horrifying and should be a major scandal. Every candidate for federal elected office should be asked about this constantly.
https://slate.com/technology/2023/07/pedestrian-deaths-road-safety-traffic-accidents.html
https://slate.com/technology/2023/07/pedestrian-deaths-road-safety-traffic-accidents.html
Pedestrians Are Dying in Record Numbers. There’s Nothing “Accidental” About It.
Our roads are designed for death. Regulators are asleep at the wheel.
slate.com
July 23, 2023 at 10:13 PM
We have a death cult in this country. It's horrifying and should be a major scandal. Every candidate for federal elected office should be asked about this constantly.
https://slate.com/technology/2023/07/pedestrian-deaths-road-safety-traffic-accidents.html
https://slate.com/technology/2023/07/pedestrian-deaths-road-safety-traffic-accidents.html
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this feels right 🧪
July 9, 2023 at 8:02 PM
this feels right 🧪
Adventure pom, Scooter! (with bonus blep)
July 9, 2023 at 6:14 PM
Adventure pom, Scooter! (with bonus blep)