doctorgalactic.bsky.social
RSC Associate Editorial Manager. Geek. Chemist. Husband. Father. Vegan. Frustrated wannabe author. Often wild-man-like. All posts my personal opinion only (not RSC). Part of #ChemSky.
👤 Joined on 24 September 2023
Followers
Following
Total Posts
@doctorgalactic.bsky.socialWell deserved 🏅 congratulations
Show PostAstronomy news for spooky season: a zombie planet orbiting a dead (but still hostile) star. Evidence suggests the following: Star dies, expels outer layers, becomes white dwarf. Gas giant forms from the debris. White dwarf is now blasting planet with radiation, shearing off some of its atmosphere.
Show PostOn-brand fuel for an all-day training session in the day job. I’m going to be a “dynamic presenter” after this, apparently (exact percentage increase in personal dynamism not quantified)
Show Post#editorlife I’m getting annoyed by authors that after a Reject decision based on extensive and valid evidence against publishing the manuscript, keep on insisting that they deserve a Major Revision. The argument being that the first reviewer was in favor. 1/n
Show PostFaraday 2013–2026 🐈 I am so sad to say my little faceplanter has planted his last face. Faraday was a beautiful and highly extroverted cat who loved food, cuddling people & RuPhos (whether they invited it or not), invading almost all my WFH meetings, and above all else, chaos. He will be missed.
Show Post