STEM Explained

How do magnetic fields help you get down safely from the top of a drop tower ride? Learn how electromagnetic induction works at the amusement park.

Snake venom can be dangerous for your circulatory system, nervous system or muscular system. But it can also be very useful in medicine.

Some dung beetles use alternative reproductive tactics to increase their chances of finding a mate. Learn what this tells us about evolution and biodiversity.

Hydraulics power many of the large machines you see around you.

Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.

How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?

Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.

Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.

You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!

Scientists are training artificial intelligence to diagnose injuries using x-rays and other medical imagery of you (and millions of others). What improvements and other changes might this bring to the health care system?

Learn how geologists used radioactive dating to uncover geology shared by both Canada and Australia.

Manufacturing and engineering airplane tires is important work! Learn how airplane tires keep the aircraft safe during takeoff and landing.

When a species ends up outside of its natural zone, the consequences on other species, ecosystems and human industries can be severe. Climate change and human activities can introduce species into new zones.

How do plants use scents? Learn how some plants use chemical signals to send messages to animals or other plants.

How do our bodies get cold? How do sleeping bags keep us warm?