Monthly Archives: January 2019

On Kickstarter: The Knight and the Dragon

Posted on January 16, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

We love sharing books with our niblings (nieces and nephews, whether by blood or friendship), so we’re delighted to see what looks to be a neat book on Kickstarter: The Knight and the Dragon. Written by Torrance Hu and illustrated with gorgeous watercolors Tien … Continue reading →

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Science Publishing and Research Access

Posted on January 15, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Publishing is often an expensive business. In the case of scientific publishing, many publishers pass on the costs for their publishing to the end users, which often means that universities are the only ones who can subscribe to these journals. … Continue reading →

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Project Calyptra

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An account by an anonymous former contract worker, as provided by Rick Tobin Art by Leigh Legler Leaked Inter-Agency Memorandum: Correspondence of Manager Edward Simpson to Director P. Wallace Tyler of January 8, 2019 To: Dr. P. Wallace Tyler, Director … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Magnetic Refrigeration

Posted on January 11, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Modern refrigerators use coolants that can be environmentally unfriendly and hazardous to human and animal life. But German scientists are working on ways to keep food and other things cold through the use of magnetism rather than coolants. These scientists … Continue reading →

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Teen Science Cafe

Posted on January 10, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

If you know a teen who’s interested in science, or even one who’s not as interested as they might be, you should check out the Teen Science Cafe to see if there’s one near you! The Teen Science Cafe is … Continue reading →

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New Books and Award Nominations from MSJ Alumni

Posted on January 9, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

MSJ alum Fiona Moore has published her novel, Driving Ambition, and is currently participating in events in Canada and the U.K. to promote her book. Two MSJ alumni had stories nominated for the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award. Both stories were published … Continue reading →

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Interactive Periodic Table of Elements

Posted on January 8, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

The periodic table of elements was always a cool part of science classes when we were growing up, and the internet has made it even cooler. If you’re looking for a fun way to learn about elements, check out this … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Chronochill

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

As provided by Joachim Heijndermans Art by Dawn Vogel Product Name: Chronochill Max Duozone® – Black Version Price: $389,95 & free shipping Customer Rating: *** with 85 customer reviews In Stock. Product Description: Item Weight: 39lbs/ 17kg. Shipping Weight: 49lbs/ 22kg. … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: World-Wide Waves

Posted on January 4, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Seismic activity in one location often has effects on other locations, as certain seismic waves travel over great distances. What’s more unusual is when this sort of seismic wave travels the world without a precipitating seismic event. On November 11, … Continue reading →

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