Mad About Science: Chicxulub Crater
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist And the rock it rode in on! Chicxulub Crater is the remnant of the impact event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Everyone knows a big rock...
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Mad About Science: Monopoly
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist It’s America’s favorite friendship-ruining board game. Most of us associate this with a fun family night, or a table-flipping rampage, but what you might not realize is that it...
Mad About Science: Crossbows
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist The crossbow: one part gun, one part bow, 10 parts awesome. So good at maths. When you think of a crossbow, you probably imagine a soldier from the Middle...
Mad About Science: Domestic Geese
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist It’s that time of year again! Raise your hands if you saw an adorable gosling at the feed store and just had to have it. Fast forward a few...
Mad About Science: Mountain Lions
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Few things strike fear into the heart of man more than giant cats. A kitty is way less cute when it’s big enough to play with your intestines like...
Mad About Science: Dentistry
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This week’s subject is courtesy of Bonners Ferry Bob. Thanks, Bob! The dentist: It’s the place no one wants to go, but everyone has to. Our mouths are fleshy,...
Mad About Science: Fake News
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist “You won’t BELIEVE what we’re talking about today.” “Here’s 10 COOL THINGS to look for…” Fake news has been something of a buzzword in the media lately. It’s scary,...
Mad About Science: Calcium Carbonate
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Pretty random, right? Well, buckle up, because random is what I do best! So what is calcium carbonate, and why is it interesting? Calcium carbonate (CaCO3, or calcium, carbon...
Mad About Science: Castles
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Few things inspire us more than ancient architecture. The mystique of medieval castles comes from their complexity, built during a time when humans were considered to be simple creatures....
Mad About Science: Stephen Hawking
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist On March 14, we lost one of our greatest minds. There’s no way I could sum this man’s incredible life up in fewer than 900 words, but I’d like...
