STEM Explained

Ice Technicians use math and physics in order to keep the ice ready for hockey.

Learn what quantum mechanics is, the history of its development and the ways we use it today.

Light can be a type of pollution. Learn about the damage it causes to people and living things as well as how you can prevent it.

Melissa Valdez talks about her exciting work on antimatter at CERN when she was a graduate student at York University.

Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.

If I asked you to name a few things that all life on the planet couldn’t live without you could probably come up with some good answers, but I bet you’d never think to say dirt.

Alkaloids are found in some of the most addictive substances that humans consume. What are alkaloids, and how do they cause addiction?

Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!

Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.

COVID-19 learning resources and suggestions for discussing with students.

An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!

Learn how cumulus clouds form.

Learn about the potential of algae as a material for making biofuel.

Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.

Getting electrons excited by heat can cause certain materials to give off visible light when heated - like filaments in light bulbs.