Richard McCracken
@rmccrackenhwu.bsky.social
Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University and Global Head of Discipline for Physics. OPOs, astrocombs and ultrafast lasers. Opinions my own.
https://mccrackenlab.squarespace.com
https://mccrackenlab.squarespace.com
Not sure if #icanhazPDF is still a thing, but does anyone have access to this conference paper doi.org/10.1117/12.2...?
doi.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Not sure if #icanhazPDF is still a thing, but does anyone have access to this conference paper doi.org/10.1117/12.2...?
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been raptured for 90 mins now. lines are insane. VERY disorganized. scalpers by east entrance
September 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
been raptured for 90 mins now. lines are insane. VERY disorganized. scalpers by east entrance
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Could literally start playing a "who said it?" quote game that's: RFK or Dr. Spaceman?
a man says unfortunately there is no field of medicine that deals with the brain but i can give you a pamphlet
ALT: a man says unfortunately there is no field of medicine that deals with the brain but i can give you a pamphlet
media.tenor.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Could literally start playing a "who said it?" quote game that's: RFK or Dr. Spaceman?
When playing video games, make sure to avoid mad turtles and mature weasels!
Wonderful PSA from ESRB, @tychobrahe.bsky.social and @cwgabriel.bsky.social on this day in 2018
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fet8...
Wonderful PSA from ESRB, @tychobrahe.bsky.social and @cwgabriel.bsky.social on this day in 2018
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fet8...
ESRB Conversations - Jerry & Ronia: Mad Turtle (30s)
YouTube video by ESRB
www.youtube.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
When playing video games, make sure to avoid mad turtles and mature weasels!
Wonderful PSA from ESRB, @tychobrahe.bsky.social and @cwgabriel.bsky.social on this day in 2018
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fet8...
Wonderful PSA from ESRB, @tychobrahe.bsky.social and @cwgabriel.bsky.social on this day in 2018
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fet8...
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Columbia functionally returning to its original name King’s College
Columbia University, Trump administration reach deal over funding, Washington Post reports reut.rs/3GPRClh
Columbia University, Trump administration reach deal over funding, Washington Post reports
Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump adminsitration over federal funding, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
reut.rs
July 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Columbia functionally returning to its original name King’s College
What’s going on my “bosons” and, in some cases, my “fermions”?
July 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
What’s going on my “bosons” and, in some cases, my “fermions”?
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that our esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer OBE, has died.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
June 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer OBE, has died.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
#HeriotWattUni
New addition to the office wall - thank you @stellerarts.com!
May 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New addition to the office wall - thank you @stellerarts.com!
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LAST CHANCE to get a print of my balloon painting aka Scentifically Accurate Star. They disappear at midnight tonight ✨
stellerarts.com/pages/scient...
stellerarts.com/pages/scient...
May 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
LAST CHANCE to get a print of my balloon painting aka Scentifically Accurate Star. They disappear at midnight tonight ✨
stellerarts.com/pages/scient...
stellerarts.com/pages/scient...
@tychobrahe.bsky.social I'm trying and failing to find a comic to share with my son - one where @cwgabriel.bsky.social doesn't put his real age in a form, he just scrolls down until he's old enough to access... whatever it is
Can you help?!
Can you help?!
May 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
@tychobrahe.bsky.social I'm trying and failing to find a comic to share with my son - one where @cwgabriel.bsky.social doesn't put his real age in a form, he just scrolls down until he's old enough to access... whatever it is
Can you help?!
Can you help?!
@ssnyder1835.bsky.social Just pre-ordered Absolute Batman Vol 1 from my friendly local comic book store, Little Shop of Heroes!
If you’re ever in Scotland there are some folks here who would love to say hi!
If you’re ever in Scotland there are some folks here who would love to say hi!
May 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
@ssnyder1835.bsky.social Just pre-ordered Absolute Batman Vol 1 from my friendly local comic book store, Little Shop of Heroes!
If you’re ever in Scotland there are some folks here who would love to say hi!
If you’re ever in Scotland there are some folks here who would love to say hi!
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Happy birthday, Dad. Time to come back now, it’s all gone a bit rubbish without you. ❤️❤️❤️
April 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Happy birthday, Dad. Time to come back now, it’s all gone a bit rubbish without you. ❤️❤️❤️
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Searching through the Aero bars to find the one without bubbles and win £10,000
youtu.be/HWkwcB1Guf8?...
youtu.be/HWkwcB1Guf8?...
Gold Case | 30 Rock
YouTube video by 30 Rock Official
youtu.be
April 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Searching through the Aero bars to find the one without bubbles and win £10,000
youtu.be/HWkwcB1Guf8?...
youtu.be/HWkwcB1Guf8?...
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They said my artisanal hand-carved semiconductor business would never be viable but who’s laughing now?
April 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
They said my artisanal hand-carved semiconductor business would never be viable but who’s laughing now?
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Following disappointing application numbers, the Vice-Chancellor has unveiled our new entry tariffs.
April 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Following disappointing application numbers, the Vice-Chancellor has unveiled our new entry tariffs.
Great to hear that my PhD students Seb Robarts and Miguel Moran Coto have had talk accepted for CLEO Europe!
Looking forward to visiting Munich once again in June :)
Looking forward to visiting Munich once again in June :)
March 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Great to hear that my PhD students Seb Robarts and Miguel Moran Coto have had talk accepted for CLEO Europe!
Looking forward to visiting Munich once again in June :)
Looking forward to visiting Munich once again in June :)
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If you know any millennials who are having a baby, I offer the perfect gift. robsheridan.threadless.com/collections/... #bsnm
February 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
If you know any millennials who are having a baby, I offer the perfect gift. robsheridan.threadless.com/collections/... #bsnm
Louise has a new nail varnish and so obviously I have to tag @sevenrasmussen.com because of the name
February 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Louise has a new nail varnish and so obviously I have to tag @sevenrasmussen.com because of the name
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