Mad About Science: Paint
By Ben Olson Reader Staff As the weather turns warmer, more of us are out there working on projects that might involve paint. Have you ever stopped and thought about what exactly paint is...
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Mad About Science:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff We human beings have accomplished a lot in our short time on Earth. We’ve harnessed the forces of nature to work for us, achieved technological advances that blow other...
Mad About Science: Greenhouses
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Living around here, you’ve likely seen or visited your fair share of greenhouses. Plant nurseries are quite popular for an area this small for two major reasons: people love...
Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Earth is old — more than 4.5 billion years old. As far as we know, life has been clinging to Earth in its various forms for about 3.7 billion...
Mad About Science: Baby chicks
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist One springtime activity that’s in full swing is the rearing of baby chicks. We covered ducklings a few weeks ago, which present many of the same challenges, but chickens...
Mad About Science: Fusion
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist You know that guy (Brenden) who refers to nuclear fusion as an energy source at parties to try and sound smart (Brenden), but no one really knows what he’s...
Mad About Science: Ducklings
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist That’s right, everyone: It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year! Eat your heart out, Mr. Claus. Baby bird season is upon us. Aside from the obvious cute...
Mad About Science: The Internet
By Brenden Bobby Reader Staff If you’re reading this, you’re probably familiar with the frustration involved with a slow internet connection. Fiber optic networks are still being actively developed in Sandpoint, but if you’re...
Mad About Science: Septic tanks and sewer systems
By Brenden Bobby Reader Staff Have you ever wondered what happens after you flush your toilet? Where does it all go, and how are we not waist-deep in sewage right now? You’re about to...
Mad About Science: Stock exchange
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist “The economy” is a term that gets thrown around a lot in the political arena, as well as public Facebook arguments, but what exactly does “The economy” entail? Our...
