Mad About Science: Giant robots
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
My love for giant robots began when I was 14 years old and first watched Neon Genesis Evangelion, an anime series about giant humanoid …
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Mad About Science: Sausage
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
You may consider yourself a meat aficionado. You may even possess pillow covers and pajamas covered with bacon print. Perhaps you abhor the thought of …
Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
If that subhed doesn’t catch your attention, I have no idea what will. Earth has hosted countless giant predators, from the Tyrannosaurus to the Megalodon, …
Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Philadelphia — home of the Phillies, the Liberty Bell and the Fresh Prince. In 1793, it was also the epicenter of one of the worst …
Mad About Science: Strange scientists
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
If you were to peruse a history book about famous scientists at the library, perhaps about a famous figure such as Benjamin Franklin, you may …
Mad About Science: Rats
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Were you to consider every animal that has followed humans throughout the ages, none has been more enduring or relentless than the common rat. You …
Mad About Science: Common phobias
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
We are all scared of things. Losing our keys, the death of a loved one, or that little terrier that’s barking some horrible insults about …
Mad About Science: Tomatoes
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The world’s favorite berry is a curious fruit. Or is it a vegetable?
You may find it interesting to know that, despite the tomato being …
Mad About Science: Spears
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Aside from the wooden club, so-called “cavemen” are often depicted with wooden spears. While it’s true that the spear is among the most primitive weapons …
Mad About Science: Cyanobacteria
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Most of the time, bacteria are impossible to spot with the naked eye. While you may be able to visually identify an infection in a …
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