Monthly Archives: December 2019

Awesome Finds: Science Fact of the Day

If you’re looking for a collection of science facts, check out these archived Science Facts of the Day. Though this project seems to have ended in 2012, there’s still a ton of great information included here that could be used … Continue reading

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Fiction: In Communion with the Invisible Flock: Erasmus Karl and the Nidificant Manuscript

An essay by Luisa Sontag, as provided by George Salis Art by Leigh Legler “If thy heart were a nest, thou would begat many birds.” –The Purloined Philosophia by Boris of Aventaria There has been much controversy, even mythology, surrounding … Continue reading

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Strange Science: Black Hole Destroys Star

Astronomers at Ohio State University recently captured data about what happens when a black hole destroys a star. The astronomers say that a black hole actually destroying a star is a rare phenomenon, for which the conditions must be perfect. … Continue reading

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Cool Facts about the Moon

It’s a full moon tonight, so it seems like the perfect time to share some science facts about the moon! You can also read about the lunar effect, or the impact that the moon has on humans and animals (spoiler … Continue reading

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Loads of News from Mad Scientist Alumni!

We’ve got lots of great news from our alumni to share with you! Christine Lucas recently had a story, “Via Dolorosa,” published at Metaphorosis Magazine. She’s also got a short story collection, Fates and Furies, out on December 16th! Cory Swanson, who … Continue reading

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More Space Stories from MSJ!

If you enjoyed yesterday’s story, you might also like some of our previously published stories! “The Light of Their Lives” by Boris Glikman (consuming sunlight) “Retirement Options” by Sam Crane (the next steps for a space cop) “Your Star” by … Continue reading

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Fiction: A League of Her Own

An essay by Beth Cantrell, as provided by Robert Dawson Art by America Jones I’ve gone into space with some odd ducks, but let me tell you, Loreena Saunders was one of the oddest. On those early missions to Mars, … Continue reading

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Strange Science: Protecting Cows from Biting Flies

Japanese researchers have conducted an experiment on protecting cows from biting flies. They’ve found that by painting cows with zebra-like stripes, the biting flies are dissuaded from biting the cows. Animal scientists believe that zebras may have evolved to have … Continue reading

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Computer Science Education Week

Next week, December 9-15, 2019, is Computer Science Education Week. The website provides example one-hour coding lessons for pre-readers through high school levels of kids. Many of the projects involve popular characters from TV and movies, which makes the lessons … Continue reading

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Review of Why Didn’t Someone Warn You About Prince Charming?

Jameson Currier’s short story collection, Why Didn’t Someone Warn You About Prince Charming? (Chelsea Station Editions, 2019), is a themed collection featuring stories with gay male protagonists and told in first and second person. While the speculative elements in this … Continue reading

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