Mad About Science: Watermelons
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist As you’re reading this, I’m currently living my best life as an international jet setter. By that, I mean I’m in Vancouver, B.C., checking out the library and Science...
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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 tower also leans with...
Mad About Science: Great Basin bristlecone pines
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This hot take might prompt a few angry letters to the editor: California gets a bad rap. Think what you will about its politics, but the natural wonders of...
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 of hunters hunkered down...
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 concern, please skip this...
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 history, dating back to...
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 cutting-edge technology. Today, we’re...
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 our primary mode of...
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 spring has arrived. By...
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 — our brains naturally seek...
