By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This topic was suggested by community member, Julie Perchynski. Thanks, Julie! It’s hard to throw a stone in Bonner County without hitting a tree. Though they seem overabundant, they...
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff This subject isn’t for the squeamish, dear reader. Proceed with caution. Plant-lovers will recognize peat as the light soilless medium sold at garden stores and used to add acidity...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist I know what you’re thinking: “Why is the science guy writing about science fiction?” I have an answer for that. Similar to the communicators of Star Trek, the blasters...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Science: just when you think you’ve got everything figured out, new evidence comes to light that says: “You don’t know squat!” This happened recently at the Kalambo Falls prehistoric...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This one’s pretty heavy, dear reader — if you don’t want to feel bummed out, skip this page. Humanity’s history with medical experimentation dates to our earliest days as...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Science isn’t just about explosions, lasers and slinging billionaires into space. Sometimes, science is about keeping your mouth healthy and minty fresh. Mint-flavored tooth care has an extremely long...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Publisher’s note: Brenden Bobby is off this week, so publisher Ben Olson is filling in for him. Anyone with access to an internet connection the past decade will have...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist There are some things in our lives that may as well be magic. Wave a wand, say the magic word, plug it into an outlet and voila — your...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Have you spent any time arguing with someone about how to spell aluminum? Is it “aluminum” or “aluminium”? It turns out that both are correct, and though the world...
By Ellie Klippel Reader Columnist Editor’s note: This week, the East Bonner County Library’s exploration assistant and SHS student Ellie Klippel is guest writing “Mad About Science.” Regular columnist Brenden Bobby said Klippel has...
