Mad about Science: Damascus steel
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It’s likely that you’ve heard the term “Damascus steel” at some point in your life — particularly if you’re a fan of swords. Beautiful marbled …
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Mad about Science: Broken bones
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Trigger warning: If you’re squeamish, turn the page. I love telling this story for its gross-out effect, but it’s pretty graphic. You’ve been warned. — …
Mad about Science: Animal babies
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Human beings spend a lot of time caring for their young. As a species, we officially consider our children to become adults at 18 years …
Mad about Science: Swainson’s thrush
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
June in Idaho means different things to different people; for some it’s a great time to drop the boat in the water, crack a cold …
Mad about Science: Ciphers and encryption
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Information is the most valuable currency available to humankind. Gold and silver are great, but the information of how to steal someone else’s gold and …
Mad about Science: Shaving cream
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
What is this mystical substance that squirts out of a can and foams up on your face, legs, pits or bits to make shaving a …
Mad About Science: Mad Honey
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a food nut. Hunger and the avoidance of it is a driving force behind virtually every human …
Mad about Science: Wild and successful military tactics, part II
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
We’re back to examine some wacky warfare tactics used successfully throughout human history. Last week we learned about siege Oreos and the U.S. Army, French …
Mad about Science: Wild and successful military tactics, part 1
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Warfare encapsulates all of the worst tendencies of humankind into an age-old chain of tragic stories. Amid their chapters, subplots and characters, some of those …
Mad about Science: Venomous biology
By Breden Bobby
Reader Columnist
“In Africa, the saying goes ‘In the bush, an elephant can kill you, a leopard can kill you and a black mamba can kill you. …
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss The Wardens, The Gothard Sisters Celtic Celebration, the Gun ‘n Horn Show, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
