Author Archives: Mad Scientist Journal

Notes From A Recent Polar Expedition

Essay by Ludwig Wergenergener, Ph.D. (Oxon.), Dip. Ed.(Utrecht), D.Sc. (Knutsford); as provided by Darren Goossens Illustration by Justine McGreevy The Discovery: In the year 34.6 (2207 by the old calendar), the planet of Bruce was discovered. It was named after … Continue reading

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It Lives!

After some delay, I finally present to you Mad Scientist Journal: Spring 2012.

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Bears

Essay by an anonymous survivor, as provided by Christos Callow, Jr. Illustration by Katie Nyborg 1A. Ever heard of auto-cloning? You must have. Everyone knows what it is, though most learned the hard way. I used to know one of … Continue reading

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Gauss’s Invitation

Selected correspondence received by Professor Hans Dorfenheimer during the “Martian Troubles” (1908-1909), compiled by Gary Cuba Illustration by Justine McGreevy Rev. Richard Gauss Denver, Colorado, September 3, 1908 Professor Doctor Hans Dorfenheimer, Göttingen, Germany Dear Prof. Dorfenheimer, In reply to … Continue reading

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Special Call for Submissions

While I’m working on getting the Spring 2012 collection out ASAP, I’m also looking to get things going for the Summer 2012. I have a dream of getting it together by the end of September and so we’re putting out … Continue reading

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That Man Behind the Curtain: July 2012

Hello again! July has been a crazy month between travel and trying to get the book together. Due to a combination of factors, it’s not ready by the end of the month as I’d hoped. But I’m hoping to have … Continue reading

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A Resubmission to Xenobiology by Clark et al.

Provided by S. R. Algernon December 21, 2218 Dear Editors of Xenobiology: We are writing in response to the latest round of reviewer comments on “The use of acoustic deterrents against macrofauna in the surface ice sheets of Europa: ecological and … Continue reading

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Selected Correspondence from the Pages of National Chronologic

Provided by M. Bennardo from vol. XII, no. 3 To the editor: There has been recently a distressing increase in the tendency of our fellow time travelers to treat past and future history with ignorance, contempt, and apathy. This boorish … Continue reading

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Application of the Scientific Method to Family Management: Informal Observations and Conclusions

Essay by L. Vira Calotes-Golem, PhD, as provided by Ash Krafton Illustration by Justine McGreevy I don’t know why such a big deal is made over women who successfully manage both a family and a career. Lots of us do … Continue reading

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Man Out of Time

An essay by Nikola Tesla, presented by Adam Israel Illustration by Katie Nyborg The beginning of the end started on 22 July, 1899. I stood outside my laboratory atop Pikes Peak, near Colorado Springs. The frequent electrical storms the area … Continue reading

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