Mad about Science: Vanilla
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It has always interested me that the term “vanilla” refers to something as being plain, common or boring. Indeed, vanilla-flavored food is often considered a …
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Mad About Science: Polyvinyl acetate
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Don’t be scared away by the title, you’ve encountered polyvinyl acetate on a daily basis. What is it? Could it be some kind of noxious …
Mad about Science: Tyrannosaurs, Redux
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Last week, we learned about Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that has ever been found, as well as the dramatic events …
Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The 1993 film Jurassic Park, based on Michael Chrichton’s 1990 novel of the same name, converted an entire generation of kids into dinosaur fanatics. …
Mad About Science: The value of mature trees
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
This topic was suggested by community member, Julie Perchynski. Thanks, Julie!
It’s hard to throw a stone in Bonner County without hitting a tree. Though …
Mad About Science: Bog bodies
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
This subject isn’t for the squeamish, dear reader. Proceed with caution.
Plant-lovers will recognize peat as the light soilless medium sold at garden stores and …
Mad about Science: Cyberpunk
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
I know what you’re thinking: “Why is the science guy writing about science fiction?”
I have an answer for that. Similar to the communicators of …
Mad about Science: Kalambo falls building site
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Science: just when you think you’ve got everything figured out, new evidence comes to light that says: “You don’t know squat!”
This happened recently at …
Mad About Science: Medical experimentation
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
This one’s pretty heavy, dear reader — if you don’t want to feel bummed out, skip this page.
Humanity’s history with medical experimentation dates to …
Mad About Science: Toothpaste
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Science isn’t just about explosions, lasers and slinging billionaires into space. Sometimes, science is about keeping your mouth healthy and minty fresh.
Mint-flavored tooth care …
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