Mad about Science: Sand
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
There have been numerous headlines in the past five years centered on a confusing subject: The world seems to be running out of sand. How …
Tagged: geology
Mad about Science: Sinkholes
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Watch enough of the news and you’re bound to see a report pop up on a massive sinkhole opening in a semi-urban area and swallowing …
The rivers and the lakes that you’re used to
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
While driving down the mountain from camping up Lightning Creek last weekend, I was reminded of a line from Confucius: “The beginning of wisdom is …
Mad about Science: The European Alps today
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
Last week we learned about the 400 million years-long life of the European Alps, but very little about their impact on modern society, or conversely, …
Mad about Science: Formation of the alps
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
The European Alps are among the world’s most recognizable mountain ranges. This range stretches across eight countries and possesses evidence of at least 8,000 years …
Mad About Science: Geodes
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Did you know that there are some rocks and gemstones that only exist on Earth? As far as we are aware, there is nowhere else …
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