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Measuring Changes To A Glacier

Careers: Climatologist

Picture Collections

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates

Scott Kelly et Terry Virts inspectent le système d’élimination du dioxyde de carbone de la SSI (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Carbon Dioxide on Earth and on the ISS

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Carbon dioxide is an important part of the air on Earth and in space. What is carbon dioxide? How is it measured? How can it affect us mentally and physically?

T cells and cancer cells - Image © Meletios Verras, iStockPhoto.com

Can Your Own Cells Cure Cancer?

STEM Explained

When a person has cancer, CAR-T Therapy uses their own cells to destroy the cancer cells in their body.

Blue whale swimming

Can Whales Really Explode?

STEM Explained

When deceased whales wash up on shore, people fear they might explode. Gas laws, decomposition reactions and organic chemistry can help us understand this fear.

Cocoa beans and cocoa powder

Can Chocolate Make Your Brain Work Better?

STEM Explained

Researchers have found that consuming foods rich in flavanols is linked to more efficient blood flow, which can improve brain function.

A biodiesel filling station

Introduction to Biofuels

STEM Explained

Learn about biofuels and what makes them a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

Billiard balls and a cue stick on a felt-covered table (PIRO4D, Pixabay)

Billiards and Collisions

STEM Explained

The game of billiards shows the principles of collisions, momentum & impulse, and kinetics at work!

Teenage boys arm wrestling at school

Arm Wrestling and Torque

STEM Explained

Arm wrestling isn’t just a test of strength. It’s also a test of how well you understand torque.

Gingerbread house

A Merry Molecular Christmas

STEM Explained

Many holidays mean delicious food - and smells! This fun article looks at the chemistry behind the common aromas of Christmas.

Test tubes in a laboratory

DNA Extraction

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Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.

Damage to DNA

Radiation Effects on Cells & DNA

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This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.

Eruption on the surface of the Sun

What are Cosmic Rays?

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This backgrounder has information about both cosmic & neutron radiation.