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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Strange Science: Squirrels and Leprosy in Medieval England
Scientists studying a leprosy outbreak in medieval England believe they may have found the culprit: squirrels. More specifically, they suggest that the squirrel pelt trade could have brought this disease to England from Scandinavia. In examining the skull of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Epidemiology, Strange Science
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Awesome Finds: As Told by Things Anthology
Recently, the fine folks at Atthis Arts told us about an anthology that they’re working on called As Told by Things. It’s going to be an anthology of stories told from the perspective of objects–perhaps a mad scientist’s rack of test … Continue reading
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Tagged anthology, Awesome Finds, call for submissions
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The Observer’s Paradox
An essay by Sorcha Bell, as provided by Judith Field Art by Leigh Legler I stand on the edge of the giddying cliff. The sea crashes below. “Skildir,” I whisper. The word catches on the wind. Soon the sun will … Continue reading
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Tagged Comparative Religion, Judith Field, Leigh Legler, Ornithology, Sorcha Bell
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Strange Science: Where Do Pumpkins Come From?
We here at Mad Scientist Journal love pumpkin pie this time of year, but never thought much about the history of that noble orange orb. It turns out that pumpkins are a result of a genetic mash-up. While they’ve been … Continue reading
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Tagged Botany, Strange Science
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Review of Of Rooks & Ravens by Nathan Crowder
Of Rooks & Ravens (Razorgirl Press, 2017) by MSJ alum Nathan Crowder is the story of a reawakened god and the havoc she wreaks on a town of necromancers and their undead hordes. It involves political intrigue, navigating unknown cultures, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dawn Vogel, Nathan Crowder
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