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Kickstarters Featuring MSJ Alumni, Other Short Stories, Literary Magazine, and Reading

Posted on March 14, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

This week, we’re sharing some Kickstarters featuring Mad Scientist Journal alumni and other publishing news from our alumni! The Welcome to Miskatonic University Kickstarter by Broken Eye Books will feature stories from MSJ alum Gwendolyn Kiste and MSJ co-editor Dawn Vogel! Gwendolyn’s story will … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Ketamine For Treating Depression

Posted on March 9, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

Scientists have recently been studying the possible use of ketamine as a fast-acting treatment for depression, particularly major depressive disorder and bipolar depression. Ketamine is predominantly used as a medication for starting and maintaining anesthesia, for humans and domestic animals. … Continue reading →

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Review of The Marauder’s Island by Tristan J. Tarwater

Posted on March 7, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

The Marauder’s Island by Tristan J. Tarwater (Back That Elf Up, 2016) is the first book in the Hen & Chick series. If you’re a fan of young adult stories with heart, action, adventure, and revenge, you’ll find plenty here … Continue reading →

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Battling in All Her Finery Submissions Now Open!

Posted on March 6, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

We are now accepting submissions for Battling in All Her Finery. If you’ve got a first person tale of a woman leader of any kind, we’d love to see it! We’ll only be open until the end of March for this … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Math and Probability

Posted on March 2, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

Math and probability are fascinating topics, which not everyone enjoy. But for those who are fans of these things, there are all sorts of unusual facts in these fields. This article lists ten of the most surprising math facts. Of … Continue reading →

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Battling in All Her Finery Kickstarter Concludes Tonight!

Posted on February 28, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

We’ve reached the final day for our Kickstarter for Battling in All Her Finery! If you’d like to celebrate with us, pop over to our Facebook event tonight at 7 p.m. Pacific time, for a livestream with our herd of Feline … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Plants Under Sedation

Posted on February 23, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

We know that plants are alive, but did you know that they can be sedated with the same drugs used to sedate humans? Scientists have recently published a study in the Annals of Botany that details their experiments on the effects … Continue reading →

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Battling In All Her Finery is Funded!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

Our Kickstarter for Battling in All Her Finery is now fully funded, and still chugging along toward some possible stretch goals! We’re looking forward to  telling folks about our open submission period and guidelines! So if you’re a writer, and … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Communication between Birds and Humans

Posted on February 16, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

While many people chirp or make other noises at their pet birds or birds in the wild, humans and birds in Mozambique actually communicate with one another through the sounds they make. The Yao people of Mozambique and the honeyguide … Continue reading →

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Review of Legacy by Jesikah Sundin

Posted on February 14, 2018 by scarywhitegirl

Legacy by Jesikah Sundin (Forest Tales Publishing, 2014) is the first book in the Biodome Chronicles series, and it is an eclectic mix of cyberpunk, quasi-medieval recreation in the form of live-action roleplaying (LARPing), and not-quite apocalyptic fiction, all told … Continue reading →

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