Tagged: science

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

With the cooler temperatures of late, evidence of fall is everywhere. This time of year, the leaves of deciduous trees begin their magical transformation—exploding in …

Mad About Science: The Earth and Mars

By Brenden Bobby
From the Sandpoint Library
Reader Columnist

We haven’t talked about the planets in a while, so they’re getting restless and are in desperate need of the limelight. …

Mad About Science:

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist

Hello! My name is Brenden. I’m sure you’ve seen me and my crazy, borderline sentient beard around the library recently.

For a little background, I …

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