Mark Popinchalk
@markpopinchalk.bsky.social
Astrophysics postdoc at AMNH | writer for @astrobites.bsky.social | planetarium presenter | Likes ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and all kinds of games. He/Him
For the second time this season, the Betelgeuse system has thrown me through my desk.
Very proud of Season 1 of Science Tonight! 🧪🔭
Very proud of Season 1 of Science Tonight! 🧪🔭
November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For the second time this season, the Betelgeuse system has thrown me through my desk.
Very proud of Season 1 of Science Tonight! 🧪🔭
Very proud of Season 1 of Science Tonight! 🧪🔭
Oops! My science comedy talkshow got political! 🧪
October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Oops! My science comedy talkshow got political! 🧪
The AI reporter finally reveals why they are drinking so much water! 🧪
October 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The AI reporter finally reveals why they are drinking so much water! 🧪
the AI reporter we were forced to integrate sure is thirsty 🧪
October 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
the AI reporter we were forced to integrate sure is thirsty 🧪
new auto correct for my name just dropped
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
new auto correct for my name just dropped
AI reporter goes off rails during science comedy talkshow 🧪
September 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
AI reporter goes off rails during science comedy talkshow 🧪
we had an AI reporter on our science comedy talkshow 🧪
September 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
we had an AI reporter on our science comedy talkshow 🧪
Using the equinox to have my students measure the size of the Earth ala Eratosthenes.
Just did it myself and got to within 3% with my paper obelisk!
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Just did it myself and got to within 3% with my paper obelisk!
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September 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Using the equinox to have my students measure the size of the Earth ala Eratosthenes.
Just did it myself and got to within 3% with my paper obelisk!
🔭🧪
Just did it myself and got to within 3% with my paper obelisk!
🔭🧪
Let Me See Your Sagan! 🧪🔭
September 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Let Me See Your Sagan! 🧪🔭
we can never match our turtleneck king, but we can try 🔭🧪
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
we can never match our turtleneck king, but we can try 🔭🧪
Science Talk Show local news? The mating modes of "ancient brooklyners"! 🧪
August 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Science Talk Show local news? The mating modes of "ancient brooklyners"! 🧪
The spirit of Carl Sagan compels you! 🧪🔭
August 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The spirit of Carl Sagan compels you! 🧪🔭
Will I fall for the same trap as the science communicators who came before me? Or will I be able to use my big brain for good!?
Find out next time on Science, Tonight! 🧪
Find out next time on Science, Tonight! 🧪
August 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Will I fall for the same trap as the science communicators who came before me? Or will I be able to use my big brain for good!?
Find out next time on Science, Tonight! 🧪
Find out next time on Science, Tonight! 🧪
Episode 1 of my Science Comedy talk show is... almost ready! 😅
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August 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Episode 1 of my Science Comedy talk show is... almost ready! 😅
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Went and saw some urban bats in NYC! 🧪
August 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Went and saw some urban bats in NYC! 🧪
We had a great party! Will share more soon! 🔭🧪
August 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We had a great party! Will share more soon! 🔭🧪
Our 100th Birthday Party for My Favorite Astro Paper is TONIGHT! 🔭🧪
August 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Our 100th Birthday Party for My Favorite Astro Paper is TONIGHT! 🔭🧪
I'm throwing a 100th birthday party for a PhD thesis! 🔭🧪
August 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'm throwing a 100th birthday party for a PhD thesis! 🔭🧪
I want to find a fossil! (pt 2) 🧪
August 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I want to find a fossil! (pt 2) 🧪
I want to find a fossil! 🧪
August 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I want to find a fossil! 🧪
Did you know "She sells seashells is about a real person?"
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July 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Did you know "She sells seashells is about a real person?"
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This time next week I'll be hosting the science-comedy talkshow, Science Tonight! 🧪🔭
Info, ticket and livestream link below!
Info, ticket and livestream link below!
June 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
This time next week I'll be hosting the science-comedy talkshow, Science Tonight! 🧪🔭
Info, ticket and livestream link below!
Info, ticket and livestream link below!
I wish all research felt as action packed as this. 🧪🔭
May 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I wish all research felt as action packed as this. 🧪🔭
Am I the only one who is willing to say it? Betelgeuse the star is the worst! 🧪🔭
May 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Am I the only one who is willing to say it? Betelgeuse the star is the worst! 🧪🔭