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: 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: 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 …
Mad About Science: Aluminum
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Have you spent any time arguing with someone about how to spell aluminum? Is it “aluminum” or “aluminium”? It turns out that both are correct, …
Mad about science: arachnophobia
By Ellie Klippel
Reader Columnist
Editor’s note: This week, the East Bonner County Library’s exploration assistant and SHS student Ellie Klippel is guest writing “Mad About Science.” Regular columnist Brenden …
Mad about science: wheat
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
A simple grain is responsible for sustaining the tremendous population of humankind — as true today as it was nearly 12,000 years ago. It’s also …
Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
There are many ways to end up on an FBI watch list — and to satiate your curiosity, dear reader, I may have utilized one.…
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