Category: Brenden Bobby

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August 20, 2024

Mad about Science: Powered Exoskeleton

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist

The idea of a powered human exoskeleton is an old one. Sigourney Weaver whooping the crap out of the xenomorph queen with a power loader …

Brenden Bobby / Conservation Corner / Featured / Mad About Science / Pets & Animals

August 13, 2024

Mad about Science: Western Tanager

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist

Astute bird-watchers and casual backyard feeders may have the occasional good fortune to witness a brilliant feathered neighbor darting between the branches: the western tanager.…

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August 6, 2024

Mad about Science: Deadly Paint

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist

You may know a little about my favorite hobby: miniature painting. It’s not an incredibly dangerous hobby, but it comes with its own set of …

Arts & Culture / Brenden Bobby / Featured / Mad About Science

July 24, 2024

Mad About Science: Speed reading

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Colunist

I’ve always been a slow reader. I’m the kind of person who has to digest every bit of information I read; and, if my brain …

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July 24, 2024

Mad about Science: Huckleberries

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff

Idaho’s state fruit is a thing of natural wonder. Steeped in a sense of legendary mysticism, you hear locals talking about hucks (but never sharing …

Brenden Bobby / Featured / Mad About Science

July 11, 2024

Mad About Science: Flies

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist

How many times have you suffered hours of torment from a lone, buzzing housefly persistently taunting you, landing somewhere on your skin and zooming away …

Brenden Bobby / Featured / History / Mad About Science

July 8, 2024

Mad about Science: Damascus steel

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist

It’s likely that you’ve heard the term “Damascus steel” at some point in your life — particularly if you’re a fan of swords. Beautiful marbled …

Brenden Bobby / Featured / Health / Mad About Science / Random Digital Madness

July 1, 2024

Mad about Science: Broken bones

By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist

Trigger warning: If you’re squeamish, turn the page. I love telling this story for its gross-out effect, but it’s pretty graphic. You’ve been warned. — …