-
Archives
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- September 2011
-
Meta
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Strange Science: Exploding Grapes
Grapes are pretty cool because they make wine, but did you know that they will also explode if you put them in the microwave (which does not make wine)? If you put even two grapes in the microwave, or a … Continue reading
Posted in Strange Science
Tagged Nanophotonics, Physics, Strange Science
Comments Off on Strange Science: Exploding Grapes
Raising the Dead from the Archives
If you enjoyed our tale of weird necromancy on Monday, here are a few more stories from the MSJ archives you might also enjoy! “Deddville” by Nicole Tanquary (a town populated by the dead, and one living man) “There Will Be … Continue reading
Posted in MSJ Time Machine
Tagged MSJ Time Machine, Necromancy
Comments Off on Raising the Dead from the Archives
Interview with Alanna McFall
Today, we’re talking with one of our MSJ alum, Alanna McFall, who has her first full-length book, The Travelling Triple-C Incorporeal Circus, due out in June 2019. DV: Tell us a bit about yourself! Alanna McFall: My name is Alanna McFall … Continue reading
Mad Scientists at Emerald City Comic Con
Emerald City Comic Con, also known as ECCC, is an enormous convention in Seattle, and although Mad Scientist Journal will not have an official presence there, MSJ Editorial Assistant and alumni Amanda Cherry will be a panelist at this convention. You can find … Continue reading
Posted in Mad Scientist News
Tagged Pimping
Comments Off on Mad Scientists at Emerald City Comic Con
Or, The Modern Levitation of Frankenstein
An essay by an anonymous narrator, as provided by Ron Riekki Art by Leigh Legler As an EMT, we routinely come upon body parts. A finger gets severed by a pair of pliers. A toe gets cut off by an … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction
Tagged Anonymous Narrator, Biology, Leigh Legler, Necromancy, Ron Riekki
1 Comment
Strange Science: The Meteor and the Blood Moon
Amateur and professional astronomers alike got an exciting treat during January’s blood moon–a meteor impacted the surface of the moon while all eyes were on the skies. While scientists say that meteors of the size observe strike the moon about … Continue reading
Posted in Strange Science
Tagged Astronomy, Strange Science
Comments Off on Strange Science: The Meteor and the Blood Moon
More Cryptozoology
If you enjoyed Monday’s cryptozoology story, here are a few more stories you might also enjoy! “How to Build a Pig-Duck” by Rachel Rodman (hybrid and chimera creatures) “The Benefits and Risks of Calorific Fat Cell Inversion” by Denzell Cooper … Continue reading
Posted in MSJ Time Machine
Tagged Cryptozoology, MSJ Time Machine
Comments Off on More Cryptozoology
Horror Tales from Our Alumni
We’ve got a couple of Mad Scientist Journal alumni with horror short stories of note. Author J. C. Stearns is among the authors with a story from the dark side of the Warhammer universe in a forthcoming anthology, Maledictions, which is due … Continue reading
Submissions Open for I Didn’t Break the Lamp!
With the end of our successful Kickstarter for our next anthology, submissions are now open for stories for I Didn’t Break the Lamp: Historical Accounts of Imaginary Acquaintances! We’re looking for first person speculative fiction tales about imaginary friends, imaginary enemies, … Continue reading
Posted in Administrative
Tagged call for submissions, I Didn't Break the Lamp
Comments Off on Submissions Open for I Didn’t Break the Lamp!
A Last Minute Message for the Youth
A letter from Richard Rictor, as provided by Brodie Lowe Art provided by Luke Spooner Preparation is key. Especially when going up against Iredell County’s newest monsters in those woods behind your house. Given the fact that none of us … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction
Tagged Brodie Lowe, Cryptozoology, Luke Spooner, Richard Rictor, Vampire
Comments Off on A Last Minute Message for the Youth