Mad About Science: Artificial crystals and gems
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
This week’s topic, suggested by our local library director, Ann Nichols, focuses — so to speak — on one of the most important yet often …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
This week’s topic, suggested by our local library director, Ann Nichols, focuses — so to speak — on one of the most important yet often …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
My love for giant robots began when I was 14 years old and first watched Neon Genesis Evangelion, an anime series about giant humanoid …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
You may consider yourself a meat aficionado. You may even possess pillow covers and pajamas covered with bacon print. Perhaps you abhor the thought of …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Philadelphia — home of the Phillies, the Liberty Bell and the Fresh Prince. In 1793, it was also the epicenter of one of the worst …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
If you were to peruse a history book about famous scientists at the library, perhaps about a famous figure such as Benjamin Franklin, you may …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Were you to consider every animal that has followed humans throughout the ages, none has been more enduring or relentless than the common rat. You …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
We are all scared of things. Losing our keys, the death of a loved one, or that little terrier that’s barking some horrible insults about …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The world’s favorite berry is a curious fruit. Or is it a vegetable?
You may find it interesting to know that, despite the tomato being …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Aside from the wooden club, so-called “cavemen” are often depicted with wooden spears. While it’s true that the spear is among the most primitive weapons …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Most of the time, bacteria are impossible to spot with the naked eye. While you may be able to visually identify an infection in a …
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