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Strange Science: Gravity in Reverse?
In Prosser, Washington, there’s a road that inclines upward. But if you put your car in neutral at the bottom, your car will start rolling “up” the hill. This isn’t the only place like this in the world, either. There … Continue reading
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Fitting In Giveaway!
As we work on getting Utter Fabrication wrapped up and out the door, we’ve got an exciting giveaway on Goodreads for our anthology from 2016! We’re giving away five copies of Fitting In: Historical Accounts of Paranormal Subcultures. This book collects … Continue reading
Strange Science: Luskhan itilensis
Russian scientists working in the Volga River in 2002 unearthed an enormous fossilized marine creature, which has now been identified as a new species. Luskhan itilensis, which means “Master Spirit of the Volga,” had a skull approximately 5-7 feet long, and … Continue reading
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Review of Cassilda’s Song
Cassilda’s Song (Chaosium, 2015), edited by Joseph S. Pulver, Sr., contains 18 tales of the mythos of the King in Yellow, all written by female authors. These stories explore many facets of Cassilda, one of the characters from Robert W. … Continue reading
Strange Science: Music and Brains
Ever wonder how music impacts your ability to get work done? Or why certain music works for some tasks, but not for other tasks? There’s a lot of science behind this, it turns out! Check out this article to find out … Continue reading
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Mad Scientist Journal Sponsors Showgirls of Beast Island
Mad Scientist Journal is thrilled to be one of the sponsors for “Showgirls of Beast Island”, a full-length, badly lip-synced, live burlesque B-movie! The production will be in Seattle on July 7th and 8th, and is produced by (and features) … Continue reading
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Strange Science: Extreme Planets
Looking for a plausible planet for the setting for your next sci-fi story? What is the hottest or coldest it might get there? How big or small should it be? Check out this article about the seven most extreme planets … Continue reading
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Review of Call of Cthulhu: The Coloring Book
Today, we’re venturing into new territory for Mad Scientist Journal, as co-editor Dawn and illustrator Leigh share their thoughts on the Call of Cthulhu coloring book from Chaosium. While Dawn has been reviewing prose books for a while, this is her first … Continue reading
Strange Science: Unicorn Noodles!
Looking for a recipe that uses some science? Look no further than the color-changing unicorn noodles, which have been popping up all over Instagram recently! Though it may look like magic, it’s actually a pH reaction that causes clear or … Continue reading
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News from Mad Scientists
Chapter One of MSJ alum Domenic diCiacca’s serial story, “Time’s Angel, Part 1,” is available at the Grantville Gazette. Future installments will follow. Dr. Candida Spillard, both an author and a scientist in her own right, has an article entitled … Continue reading