Mad About Science: Fusion
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist You know that guy (Brenden) who refers to nuclear fusion as an energy source at parties to try and sound smart (Brenden), but no one really knows what he’s...
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Mad About Science: The Internet
By Brenden Bobby Reader Staff If you’re reading this, you’re probably familiar with the frustration involved with a slow internet connection. Fiber optic networks are still being actively developed in Sandpoint, but if you’re...
Mad About Science: Septic tanks and sewer systems
By Brenden Bobby Reader Staff Have you ever wondered what happens after you flush your toilet? Where does it all go, and how are we not waist-deep in sewage right now? You’re about to...
Mad About Science: Stock exchange
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist “The economy” is a term that gets thrown around a lot in the political arena, as well as public Facebook arguments, but what exactly does “The economy” entail? Our...
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By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Spring is fast approaching, though it seemed like winter was barely ever here; famous last words, as a massive snowstorm strikes on the day of printing and you’re reading...
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By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Have you ever washed your hands and stopped to wonder what makes soap so special? How does this slippery bar of soap sitting in a tiny puddle of lukewarm...
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By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist When most people think of a camel, their mind drifts to the dromedary, a hulking beast of northern Africa with a trademark hump on its back and a legendary...
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By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Coins hold a special place in the hearts of many Americans, though the average person doesn’t know the origin of most of the bits of metal jangling in their...
Mad About Science: A brief history of currency
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Money is a touchy and complicated subject. The value of a dollar has always held different meanings for different people. Finance has evolved more quickly throughout history than perhaps...
Mad About Science: Curious thought experiments
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Humans love a good brain teaser. How many posts have you scrolled through on Facebook where people are arguing whether or not 4+(2×1)=9 or not? Curiously, many of the...
