Mike Shumko

Stumbling through life while learning science and other interesting things

[Savvas Raptis @SavvasRaptis]

Thrilled our research on electron acceleration is out in @NatureComms!

We show how a multiscale process accelerates electrons to very high energies, revealing how shocks act as natural accelerators across the Universe. https://t.co/M8SSy32J2I

#heliophysics #space #research

[Pinboard @Pinboard]

The Programmers’ Credo: we do these things not because they are easy, but because we thought they were going to be easy

[LAMP rocket mission @LAMP_rocket]

Pulsating aurora! At the end of the night (early 2/24) as seen through the observation room ceiling and captured by @MikeShumko. Stay tuned tomorrow when we get the rocket pointed up and ready to go!