Mad About Science: Polyvinyl acetate
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Don’t be scared away by the title, you’ve encountered polyvinyl acetate on a daily basis. What is it? Could it be some kind of noxious …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Don’t be scared away by the title, you’ve encountered polyvinyl acetate on a daily basis. What is it? Could it be some kind of noxious …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Last week, we learned about Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that has ever been found, as well as the dramatic events …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The 1993 film Jurassic Park, based on Michael Chrichton’s 1990 novel of the same name, converted an entire generation of kids into dinosaur fanatics. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Pepper, a boxer with an adorable underbite, has perhaps the best job in the world: she’s a trained therapy and reading dog. On the last …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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