Mad About Science: Lapidary arts
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
I first learned about the Mohs scale in elementary school — a simplified, tiered ranking of various minerals ranging in hardness, each one able to …
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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 …
Mad About Science: Arrows
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
One major technological development shifted humans from being fragile and awkward middling gatherers into apex predators that would go on to dominate the food chain …
Mad About Science: Watermelons
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
As you’re reading this, I’m currently living my best life as an international jet setter.
By that, I mean I’m in Vancouver, B.C., checking out …
Mad About Science: The Tower of Pisa
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The Tower of Pisa is one of the most unique and inspiring structures in the world. Magnificent in both style and size, the world famous …
Mad About Science: Great Basin bristlecone pines
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
This hot take might prompt a few angry letters to the editor: California gets a bad rap. Think what you will about its politics, but …
Mad About Science: Camouflage
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Camo is a common sight in North Idaho. Whether it’s covering a giant, lifted truck that’s ironically drawing more attention to itself, or a group …
Mad About Science: Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Disclaimer: This page contains behind-the-scenes information about the process of filming that could disrupt the immersive experience of watching these films. If that is a …
Mad About Science: Chocolate
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Contributor
I think everyone’s overdue for a little comfort food, and what better food to comfort one’s soul than chocolate?
Chocolate has a long and storied …
Mad About Science: The space industry
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
This week’s “Mad About Science” article might be a little different from what you’re used to. Normally, we look at the science behind history or …
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