Mad about Science: Gelatin
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist A jiggling bowl of Jell-O during a hot summer barbecue really hits the spot. But have you ever wondered how we make the stuff? One minute it’s a powder, the...
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Mad about Science: Tools of the ‘frontier’
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist It was brutal to live in the 1800s. Cholera was nearly as prevalent as the common cold. Elevating your family from poverty meant packing up everything you owned and trusting...
Mad about Science: Water in the age of sail
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has solidified an image of the Golden Age of Piracy in the public’s eye: swashbuckling pirates fighting for plunder amid feats of derring-do while...
Mad about Science: South American megafauna
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist I have very fond memories of my fourth-grade year at Hope Elementary. Mr. Nietman devoted nearly the entire year to the study of the rainforest and the impacts it...
Mad about Science: Noodles
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist It’s the Fourth of July, you’re cracking open a cold beer and bearing down on a juicy slice of watermelon while listening to some Creedence Clearwater Revival on the...
Mad About Science: Medieval helmets
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Hear ye, hear ye! It’s my favorite time of year: Renaissance Faire season! The Sandpoint Ren Faire will be spreading merriment on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29...
Mad about Science: Refrigeration
By Brenden Bobby Reader Staff Nothing says summer like a chilled slice of watermelon and a cold beverage on a balmy day at the beach. Have you ever thought about what it takes to...
Mad about Science: Jigsaw puzzles
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Jigsaw puzzles are a staple of every grandmother’s house — but have you ever thought of the science and engineering that goes into a puzzle? Puzzles are a staple...
Mad about Science: Underwater tunnels
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist We’ve explored the exciting world of boring machines a few times over the past few months, most recently talking about the impressive tunnel systems drilled through the Swiss Alps....
Mad about Science: Diesel-electric locomotives
By Brenden Bobby Reader Contributor If you grew up around here, you likely learned a bit about steam locomotives during Pacific Northwest History class in high school. Since at least the 1890s, the bulk...
