Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are people in space.
James Floyd
@jamesjawa.bsky.social
Likes Star Wars, travel, and making puzzles. Author of Star Wars Crossword Puzzles. Co-host of Star Warsologies podcast. Freelancer for SW Insider. Likes pot stickers and carnitas.
The Fleet Science Center blog has some of the highlights of the "Grogu's World: Science of the Mandalorian" panel they graciously let me moderate at San Diego Comic-Con in July: www.fleetscience.org/blog/2026/08...
Putting the Sci in Sci-Fi: Our 10th Year at San Diego Comic-Con | Fleet Science Center
Science can start anywhere, whether in a classroom or a comic book.
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Is baby Yoda not a baby? www.sdsu.edu/news/2026/07...
SDSU@Comic-Con: Brain science suggests Baby Yoda might not be a baby after all | News | SDSU
Neurobiologist Elena Blanco-Suárez applies her expertise on brain development and repair to "The Mandalorian" series. See our complete list of other SDSU participants.
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Star Warsologies@starwarsologies.bsky.social · 2w agoWhile you wait for us to get our San Diego Comic-Con panels up as episodes, here's a teaser of the Science of The Mandalorian and Grogu panel with a spotlight on panelist @eblancosuarez.bsky.social of SDSU. www.sdsu.edu/news/2026/07... #sdcc #starwars #sdsu
I am not sure what I think. D&D with a Star Wars skin? Or a SW RPG with a D&D base, but then building into mechanics that better fit SW? Or a MTG/Star Trek thing - gateway drug / cash grab?
Michael Siglain@msiglain.bsky.social · 2w agoJust announced at Gen Con. More to come.
Truth told by someone already categorized as an outsider is read as a threat.
What are some of the oddest products that have licensed cartoon / comic characters as long-time mascots? Here are some of the ones I came up with: 1. Snoopy & MetLife insurance. I imagine the deductible on a dog who constantly sleeps on his roof is pretty high
As a Comic-Con panel organizer / moderator, I'm so chuffed to meet people later at the con who recognize me and tell me how much they enjoyed the panel!
Someone took almost all the chemical elements out of our pantry. They took everything but the kitchen zinc! #dadjoke #sciencejoke
Want to catch me in action at San Diego Comic-Con? I'm moderating two panels: "Star Wars Tourism" on Fri, and "Grogu's World: the Science of the Mandalorian" on Sat (for Fleet Science Center!). Come say hi! #sdcc #sandiegocomiccon #starwars
New episode of @starwarsologies.bsky.social out - on "Awe" in Star Wars. We had a really fascinating discussion with @ethnoethereal.bsky.social about all sorts of aspects of awe, from what astronauts feel when they view deep space, to humility, curiosity, Force ghosts, being a fan, and even Firefly.
Star Warsologies@starwarsologies.bsky.social · 4w agoNew episode today! We discuss the concept of "Awe" in Star Wars with space anthropologist Deana Weibel @ethnoethereal.bsky.social. Where is awe found? amazement when Yoda lifting the x-wing or fear when the Death Star unleashes its power. #starwars skywalkingthroughneverland.com/star-warsolo...
I'm moderating 'Grogu's World: The Science of The Mandalorian" at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 26th, 7.30 to 8.30 pm in room 5AB for Fleet Science Center. We'll talk Grogu's childhood, beskar physics, Hutts, and more! With @eblancosuarez.bsky.social !
Star Wars Tourism panel coming to Comic-Con!
James Floyd@jamesjawa.bsky.social · last mo.I'm excited to announce that "Star Wars Tourism: Visiting the Galaxy Far Far Away on Earth" is coming to #sandiegocomiccon on Friday 6pm in 7AB! We'll talk on visiting filming sites from ANH to The Acolyte! #starwars #sdcc comiccon2026.sched.com/event/2QZyo/...
I'm excited to announce that "Star Wars Tourism: Visiting the Galaxy Far Far Away on Earth" is coming to #sandiegocomiccon on Friday 6pm in 7AB! We'll talk on visiting filming sites from ANH to The Acolyte! #starwars #sdcc comiccon2026.sched.com/event/2QZyo/...
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House, why are you 81 degrees in here at 4.30 pm? Right, I forgot to open doors and windows for a cross breeze. #noAClife
"Remember this. Try."
Star Warsologies@starwarsologies.bsky.social · last mo.We know it may be tough to celebrate Independence Day this year, so maybe it's a good time to revisit our "Anti-Fascism in Star Wars" episode with historian and SW author @chriskempshall.bsky.social to give us some hope and courage to keep on resisting skywalkingthroughneverland.com/star-warsolo...
Some awesome #StarWars talent coming to #sdcc. Come check "No Girls Allowed: Female artists who work in the Star Wars universe" with @karenhallionkenney.bsky.social @triciabb.bsky.social @krystinaarielle.bsky.social on Sunday morning!
So excited for this book and congrats to some great writers!
S.T. Bende@stbende.bsky.social · 2mo agoWe’re so excited to finally share this book with you! This August join me, @amyrichau.bsky.social @kelly-knox.com and @claytonsandell.com on an epic romp through The Phantom Menace. And see why Gasgano is the best podracer. (I said what I said.) ✨📚
Curious about the materials of the galaxy far, far away? From lightsaber crystals to making Mandalorian metal, @starwarsologies.bsky.social has got you covered with our "Chemistry of Star Wars" ep. Come give us a listen and share with your geeky friends!
Star Warsologies@starwarsologies.bsky.social · 2mo agoWant to know more about beskar & how might we make it in the real world? Check out our newest ep "Chemistry of Star Wars" yet! We've got cortosis, kyber crystals, and the interface between man & machine as we talk w/ @ucirvine.bsky.social's Seth Cohen skywalkingthroughneverland.com/star-warsolo...
Had a delightful time at @originsgamefair.bsky.social in Columbus this past weekend! Tried out quite a few games in the exhibition hall, played a bunch of different maps of Ticket to Ride, and went to some author seminars featuring @farawaypress.com @mandatheginger.bsky.social @kradec.bsky.social.
New episode of @starwarsologies is out! We wrap ourselves in material -- material science, that is, for "Chemistry of Star Wars". Is beskar's secret really in the forging? What gives lightsaber crystals their color? Metal-human interface for prosthetics? Tune in to me & @melissatruth.bsky.social
Star Warsologies@starwarsologies.bsky.social · 2mo agoNew episode is out: Chemistry in Star Wars! @ucirvine.bsky.social chemistry professor Seth Cohen talks about kyber crystals, Mandalorian beskar, prosthetic limb interfaces, and more as we dive into the world of materials. Listen and share! skywalkingthroughneverland.com/star-warsolo...
I really liked the bond between Rotta and Grogu. It felt like Rotta getting to experience something close to the childhood he never had.
Rotta is the main character in Mando&Grogu. He has more growth and change in his character than Mando or Grogu, but the film is told from Mando&Grogu's POV. In this essay, I will... .
I imagine they'd be surprised when the helmet came off and he looked human and wasn't an adult Grogu 😀
Imagine seeing Mando & Grogu as your first step into SW, not knowing anything at all about SW. What questions would you have (no spoilers) I'd want to get answers to: - Why does this guy have a toddler & bring it around everywhere? - is his name Mando the Mandalorian? - how baby magic? What else?
Teacher: please use the word Beskar in a sentence... Student: when it comes to formula one, it sometimes comes down to who has the beskar Iin the race.
I've got a spiral crossword puzzle in the newest issue of Sunday Club games newspaper! I love making spirals where the same letters are used in different words going both forwards and backwards Sundayclub.com/products/season-2-issue-01
Clickbait headline: Fan discovers Star Wars plothole hidden for nearly 50 years!
James Floyd@jamesjawa.bsky.social · 3mo agoSo in #starwars A New Hope, the Tisken swings his gaffi stick at Luke several times, ostensibly to axe him. Luke dodges then faints and the Tursken claims victory. Why wasn't Luke actually struck? (No sign of injury)