Author Archives: scarywhitegirl

Awesome Finds: Science For the People

Posted on April 9, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Science for the People is currently working on Kickstarting a magazine! They plan to use this magazine to continue a tradition of bringing radical science to the people, where they define “radical” as “examining the root of assumptions and power … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Aloof Cats

Posted on April 5, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Many people, both those who own cats and those who do not, have a belief that cats are anti-social or aloof. Scientists have found, however, that cats are only as aloof toward you as you are toward them. When humans … Continue reading →

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Science in Sci-Fi

Posted on April 4, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

If you ever wonder where speculative fiction authors get their ideas, the answer is sometimes “from reality.” Author and scientist Dan Koboldt runs the website Science in Sci-Fi, Fact in Fantasy, which is a phenomenal resource for authors interested in … Continue reading →

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Mad Scientist Journal at Norwescon

Posted on April 3, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

While Mad Scientist Journal and DefCon One Publishing will not have a formal presence at Norwescon 42, in the dealer’s room or author’s row, we will be at the convention! We’re taking the year off from selling our books, but if … Continue reading →

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Travelling Through Time for Time Travel Stories

Posted on April 2, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Mad scientists are naturally at the forefront of efforts to achieve time travel. Here are a few of the time travel stories we’ve published in the past! “Last Confessions of a Deranged Physicist” by Chris Aldridge (DIY time travel) “Cocktails … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Sea Level Rise

Posted on March 29, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

While our story this week takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the causes of sea level rise, the reality of sea level rise is a significant problem that scientists are trying to determine how to predict, counteract, and maybe even stop. … Continue reading →

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Collaborations, Non-Fiction, and More from MSJ Alum

Posted on March 27, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Our MSJ alum have been up to all sorts of interesting projects recently! Curtis C. Chen is part of a team of four authors writing Ninth Step Station, a serial story with weekly episodes about police detectives in a future Tokyo. … Continue reading →

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Mad Scientist Journal Spring 2019 Quarterly Now Available!

Posted on March 26, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Inexplicable archaeological discoveries, fascinating scientific logs of experiments gone awry, and alternative solutions to a variety of problems. These are but some of the strange tales to be found in this book. Mad Scientist Journal: Spring 2019 collects thirteen tales … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Listening to Earthquake Data

Posted on March 22, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Seismologists have an overabundance of seismic data and not enough time to sift through it all. In order to make their lives a little easier, seismologists at Northwestern University have launched a program called “Earthquake Detective.” Through this program, they’re … Continue reading →

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Send Us Your Imaginary Acquaintance Stories!

Posted on March 21, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

If you haven’t already submitted your stories of imaginary acquaintances for consideration for I Didn’t Break the Lamp: Historical Accounts of Imaginary Acquaintances, time is running out! Our submission period ends at midnight Pacific time on Sunday, March 31st, which is … Continue reading →

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