Biology

Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

Take a walk after dark to find shadows.

How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.

Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.

Scientists have accumulated so much evidence in the theory of evolution that it is one of the most widely-accepted theories in science.

We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. What causes cancer? Why is it getting more common?

Ever wondered why we have two eyes (and not one, three or more)? Find how your two eyes work together in this hands-on activity.

Ever wonder how fish survive in the cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic? It’s partly because of a brilliant evolutionary adaptation.

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Astronauts can experience bone loss in space. To understand why, you need to know a bit about how bones are formed and maintained in your body.

Different members of a species can have different traits. You can see this in a species found at your local pet store - guppies!

Learn how test foods for starch.

Make a model of blood and learn about the function of each of the parts that makes up blood.

Learn how sound travels in waves and how it is measured in this backgrounder.