Mad About Science: Roads
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnis
Roads in Bonner County come in a lot of varieties — from dirt and gravel to asphalt concrete, and something that looks like it just …
Category: Mad About Science
Mad about Science: Sewage and fluid dynamics
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
I was frequently lectured in elementary school for my bathroom humor.
“No one is supposed to think about poop!” I was often told.
It turns …
Mad about Science: Trash
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Have you ever spent time thinking about where your trash goes? Once you’re done with that Styrofoam tray and plastic wrap that contained your chicken …
Mad about Science: Strange birds
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Birds are fairly odd creatures, but among the odd are the oddest — strange and wacky evolutions that perfectly suit their ecological niche while appearing …
Mad about Science: Spheres
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
In case you forgot, Pi Day is Friday, March 14 — a celebration of one of the most important numbers in our universe: 3.14159.
Pi …
Mad About Science: Cast Iron
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Nothing beats the sizzle of a steak on a cast iron pan. Dense, seasoned metal bringing perfectly even heat and a flawless sear to the …
Mad about Science: Gridfinity
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
As a tinker-minded individual with ADHD, I can attest to the fact that organization is hard. I marvel at folks with immaculate workshops in which …
Mad about Science: Hypersonic Speeds
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Extremes in science are fun. Really wild things begin to happen when matter reaches extreme temperatures or speeds. Fast-moving objects are relatively common in the …
Mad about Science: Butter
By Benden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Most carb-heavy cuisine is enhanced by the addition of butter. Smooth, creamy, melty goodness that clogs up your arteries and triggers salivation. It is a …
Mad about Science: RFID
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
You may have stopped by the library and noticed some little white tags on a number of our materials. Last year, the library began the …
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