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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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Strange Science: Corpses That Don’t Rot
High in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, there’s a small town called San Bernardo (about 3 hours south of Bogata) where some corpses refuse to rot. And it’s not just the corpses, it’s their clothing, too! Were it only the … Continue reading
What are our Mad Scientist alumni up to now?
This month’s mad scientist alum news brings us novels, short stories, translations, and honorable mentions! Candida Spillard has a new novel, The Price of Time, available in print and for Kindle, under the name C. L. Spillard. Caroline Yoachim had three stories published … Continue reading
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Strange Science: Holey Ice in Antarctica
Holes that open up in the ice pack in Antarctica are nothing new. They’re called polynyas, and they can be caused near coastlines by warmer water or wind. Scientists have recently identified a polynya in Antarctica that is hundreds of … Continue reading
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On Kickstarter: Wayward Sisters
TO Comix Press is crowdfunding an anthology of comics about monstrous women (and non-binary folks), written and illustrated by women and non-binary folks! This Kickstarter for Wayward Sisters drew me in with the picture of what I interpret as a mermaid luring … Continue reading
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Strange Science: Ice in Space?
Could ice in space be the key to life (itself)? Scientists in Japan think so! A team of scientists recently simulated ice that could exist in space, and then exposed it to simulated starlight. At first, the increased temperature made … Continue reading
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Review of Serpent’s Sacrifice by Trish Heinrich
Serpent’s Sacrifice by Trish Heinrich is the first book in her Vigilantes series of super hero novels. Set in the fictional Jet City that bears some resemblance to parts of the Pacific Northwest, the book follows Alice from her childhood … Continue reading
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Strange Science: Steampunk Mad Science Fair Coming to Steamposium!
If you plan to attend Steamposium in Seattle October 27-29, you may want to check out their Mad Science Fair! If you’re a maker, there’s still time to enter the science fair, too! We at Mad Scientist Journal just found out … Continue reading
Strange Science: Ancient Greek Temples on Fault Lines?
A geologist researching fault lines in Greece has hypothesized that the ancient Greeks may have intentionally built their temples on fault lines, in order to expose themselves to prophetic visions caused by hallucination. The idea of the Pythia, the high … Continue reading