Mad About Science: The Tower of Pisa
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The Tower of Pisa is one of the most unique and inspiring structures in the world. Magnificent in both style and size, the world famous …
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Mad About Science: Camouflage
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Camo is a common sight in North Idaho. Whether it’s covering a giant, lifted truck that’s ironically drawing more attention to itself, or a group …
Mad About Science: Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Disclaimer: This page contains behind-the-scenes information about the process of filming that could disrupt the immersive experience of watching these films. If that is a …
Mad About Science: Chocolate
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Contributor
I think everyone’s overdue for a little comfort food, and what better food to comfort one’s soul than chocolate?
Chocolate has a long and storied …
Mad About Science: The space industry
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
This week’s “Mad About Science” article might be a little different from what you’re used to. Normally, we look at the science behind history or …
Mad About Science: Early rocketry
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The first time humans took flight in an artificial aircraft occurred 120 years ago. That may seem like ancient history; but, when you consider that …
Mad About Science: Pollinators and plants
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Blue skies interrupted by walls of thick gray clouds, the occasional downpour of rain and a sporadic coating of morning snow are all signs that …
Mad About Science: Aerogel and oobleck
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Human beings are generally unsettled when things don’t act quite like they’re supposed to. This, of course, is a prehistoric trait rooted in defense — …
Mad About Science: Baby chicks
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It’s a bit of an annual tradition this time of year for me to write about baby chicks. If you’re tired of seeing me write …
Mad About Science: Bonsai
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Have you ever looked at a bonsai tree and thought to yourself, “So what? It’s a tiny tree.”
Exactly.
Bonsai trees are tiny trees. They …
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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.
