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My PhD in 11 limericks
For the next part of my attempt to write 30 Physics themed limericks in a month, I turned to some more recent inspiration – my own PhD! So here it is, years of work summed up in 11 limericks! Read more…
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More physics limericks
Here are some more of the 30 physics-themed limericks I set myself the challenge of writing. First up is a common mistake: 10 Weight vs mass (with some Northern pronunciation) You might not remember from class The difference between weight Read more…
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Newton’s Second and Third Laws of Motion – PhyLiWriTi 08 and 09
I’ve already posted my limerick about Newton’s First Law of Motion, but here it is again so that I’ve got the complete set here: Newton’s First Law of Motion Newton’s law number 1 is the source For an object not Read more…
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Four energetic limericks – PhyLiWritTi 04 to 07
I’ve been behind on posting these, but here’s four on the theme of energy to bring me up to date. 04 – Conservation of energy Here’s a fact that may make you annoyed, But the truth of it’s hard to Read more…
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Noether’s Theorem – Physics Limerick Writing Time (PhyLiWriTi) 3
There was a woman called Emmy, Who used her math prowess to see, There’s a number you get, That will stay as it’s set, In a system with a symmetry. Quite pleased with how this one turned out. The Emmy Read more…
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Newton’s First Law of Motion – Physics Limerick Writing Month (PhyLiWriMo) 2
Newton’s law number 1 is the source For an object not feeling a force Keeps its speed in a line Staying still’s also fine It won’t ever alter its course I’m not entirely happy with the two short lines here, Read more…
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A Physicist Trick – Physics Limerick Writing Month (PhyLiWriMo) 1
The trick for a good physicist, Is to work out just what can be missed, Out from your model, And then it’s a doddle, So you can go out and get pissed! I’m obviously taking some artistic license here (Physics Read more…
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The past few months – EMF camp and Science Showoff Talent Factory
Despite the lack of blog posts I’ve still been keeping up with my creative pursuits over the past few months, although personal matters have also taken up rather a lot of time. I’ve mostly been focusing on just two projects, Read more…
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In and out of a creative slump
In March this year I performed my science comedy show and it went pretty well. In April I finished writing the first draft of a 1-hour long comedy drama play. In May I attended a weekend musical improv workshop and Read more…
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Emotional connection in improv and stories – why can it be hard?
Last month I was lucky enough to be able to spend the weekend at one of Showstopper’s improvised musical workshops, and I picked up some really good advice. Which was a little strange, because it was advice that should be Read more…
