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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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 …
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 …
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. — …
Mad about Science: Swainson’s thrush
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
June in Idaho means different things to different people; for some it’s a great time to drop the boat in the water, crack a cold …
Mad about Science: Ciphers and encryption
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Information is the most valuable currency available to humankind. Gold and silver are great, but the information of how to steal someone else’s gold and …
Mad about Science: Shaving cream
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
What is this mystical substance that squirts out of a can and foams up on your face, legs, pits or bits to make shaving a …
Mad About Science: Mad Honey
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a food nut. Hunger and the avoidance of it is a driving force behind virtually every human …
Mad about Science: Wild and successful military tactics, part II
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
We’re back to examine some wacky warfare tactics used successfully throughout human history. Last week we learned about siege Oreos and the U.S. Army, French …
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