Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · 8d

yes, that's great!! do you mind messaging me or emailing me with any further details you want to share, eg species? [email protected]

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · 9d

I'm looking for a few anecdotes where your EYES suggested a cool color science study in birds. E.g., you saw how a certain feather gleamed strangely at twilight; a "red" plumage struck you as a very different red from usual patterns; etc. Any tips? @s-m-aguillon.bsky.social , unsure who else to tag

3 4 6

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 24

LOLOLOL!

1

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 12

Duck slip ‘n slide at Botany Pond @uchicagocollege.bsky.social

3

Reposted by Dakota McCoy, PhD

Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · May 5

Join us in the evolution tri-societies Week of Action for NSF!

Call/write congress, engage with colleagues, friends and family about the importance of NSF funding!

Scan the QR code on the attached image for instructions and scripts.

We must make noise! Pls RT!!!!
#WithoutNSF #SaveNSF #SupportNSF

SSE, SSB, and ASN logos. Text: Tri-societies Week of Action for NSF. Science under siege: Over 1000 NSF grants have been terminated by political appointees- threatening the foundation of American innovation and education, and more cuts loom; entire research programs are being erased without explanation. What’s at stake? STEM education for K-12 students, jobs and infrastructure in rural communities, support for veterans in research and education, cybersecurity and national defense innovation, global leadership in science and technology. Join the week of action: Contact Congress: Switchboard: (202) 224-3121, tell them to protect NSF. Share your story: Post on social media #WithoutNSF #SupportNSF #SaveNSF, engage local media; use our media tool to reach out to local reporters and newspapers; engage others: communicate the importance of NSF to colleagues, friends, and family.

2 80 74

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Next paper we bring in the Star Wars examples!!

1

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Han is “deliberately spouting impressive sounding gibberish to see how incompetent Luke and Obi-wan are (and thus how much he can overcharge them).”

#MayTheFourth

3/3

1 1

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Because a parsec is a unit of length. But the original script calls for Obi-Wan to react to “Solo’s stupid attempt to impress them with obvious misinformation.” Here’s another great interpretation from David M: perhaps

2/3

1 1

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that Han Solo’s famous “parsecs” comment may have been a calculated attempt to impress, or scam, Obi-Wan and Luke? Solo brags that the Millennium Falcon is “the ship that made the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs!” This doesn’t make too much sense,

1/3

1 1

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that for the scene in the Wampa's cave - where Luke uses the Force to retrieve his Lightsaber - the producers achieved the effect by asking Mark Hamill to toss the Lightsaber away and then running the film in reverse?
Just kidding, the Force is real.
#MayTheFourth

2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLe...
www.nytimes.com/2012/03/06/m...

From the StarWarsLeaks community on Reddit: Ahmed Best on His Surprise Return as Kelleran Beq in The Mandalorian

Explore this post and more from the StarWarsLeaks community

www.reddit.com

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that Star Wars fans surpass all other fanbases for their attention to detail? Here are the two "peak star wars fan" moments on the internet. 1) “my memory is a bit fuzzy…” on @reddit and 2) “NOT a rendition of spacecraft” on @NYTimes. #MayTheFourth

1 2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that Luke's line "I can't see a thing in this helmet!" was not scripted? Mark Hamill thought that the cameras had stopped running and was just making a side comment to Harrison Ford. The filmmakers liked it, and so they kept it in. #MayTheFourth

2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that we can thank Werner Herzog for pressuring the show directors to make Baby Yoda a puppet, rather than CGI? When the puppet was removed during a scene so they could get a "clean plate" in case CGI was needed, Werner said, “You are cowards. Leave it. Leave it." #MayTheFourth

2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that in Return of the Jedi, the evil emperor's chair was supposed to have a mechanical rotation device? However, it never worked properly-so he had to shuffle his feet to rotate.
#MayTheFourth

4

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

In the Empire Strikes Back, when Boba Fett transports frozen Han Solo to his ship, did you catch that Fett notices Luke hiding?
Boba Fett briefly turns his head when Luke unholsters his blaster but keeps cool, keeps walking, and ambushes Luke a minute later. #MayTheFourth youtu.be/N3fdWyepMWk

2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Aptostichus sarlacc is a trapdoor spider; trapdoor spiders build burrows, pop out to surprise prey, and are exceptionally long-lived. Remind you of anyone?

3

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

A trilobite named Han solo is named Han “for the Han Chinese” and solo because it is the only member of its genus. Sure, kid…

1 2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

- A catfish named Peckoltia greedoi is distinguished by having “well developed color and eyes”. Oonta goonta!

1 2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that many animals are named after Star Wars? #MayTheFourth Here are three of my favorites:

1/4

1 3

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Thanks to time dilation, Griffiths et al. (2014) concluded that Luke is actually ~1.75 years younger than Leia. Aren't you a little young for a Skywalker twin? #MayTheFourth

2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that the Skywalker Twins are substantially different ages in the Empire Strikes Back? Time dilation!!! Luke and Leia both travel to Cloud City at lightspeed, but Leia travels from nearby Anoat system, while Luke travels much farther from distant Dagobah. 1/2

1 2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that in Revenge of the Sith, a battle droid tells his buddy to check out General Grievous activating his four lightsabers? You can almost hear his robotic voice, tinged with admiration: “You’re gonna wanna see this.” Clip here: youtu.be/Xj49nsG4ruo #MayTheFourth

2

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that the bounty hunter droid IG-88 got his head from the drinks dispenser in the original Cantina? I guess they DO serve droids- SORT OF! #MayTheFourth

3

Dakota McCoy, PhD @reallymccoy.bsky.social · May 4

Did you know that George Lucas was famous for his extreme lack of communication as director of Star Wars? When he lost his voice on set, the crew made him a board with two phrases written on it to represent his most common contributions: "FASTER" and “MORE INTENSE." #MayTheFourth

2