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 …
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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 …
Mad about Science: The sinking of the RMS Titanic
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The story of the Titanic is an infamous one. It has all the makings of a truly great story: wealth, opulence and hubris crushed by …
Mad about Science: Our moon is weird
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnis
A total solar eclipse occurred April 8 over parts of Mexico, the eastern United States and eastern Canada. Some people gave away their life savings …
Mad about Science: Big ships
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Earlier this week, tragedy struck in Baltimore when the container ship the MV Dali collided with the supports of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which …
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