STEM Explained

Microbes are everywhere, even in your digestive tract. Some of these microbes are helpful, and some aren’t.

Wind power is a growing source of electricity generation. But wind projects often affect local wildlife populations, and researchers are using environmental monitoring techniques to alleviate some of these impacts.

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

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

Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.

Have you ever been on a ship and wondered how you’re staying afloat? The answer is buoyancy!

There’s a lot of cool chemistry in a can of pop! Learn how solubility, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases and gas laws work in some of your favourite drinks.

Learn about the electrochemistry in the batteries that power many of the devices you use every day.

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.