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Education / History / Mad About Science

October 11, 2023

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 …

Brenden Bobby / Mad About Science / Movie Reviews

October 4, 2023

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 …

Brenden Bobby / History / Mad About Science

September 13, 2023

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 …

Arts & Culture / Brenden Bobby / Featured / Mad About Science

July 6, 2023

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 …

Arts & Culture / Brenden Bobby / Featured / Mad About Science

June 22, 2023

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 …

Arts & Culture / Mad About Science

April 19, 2023

Mad About Science: Aerogel and oobleck

By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff

Human beings are generally unsettled when things don’t act quite like they’re supposed to. This, of course, is a prehistoric trait rooted in defense — …