Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources
Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.
Marty Larabie (he/him)
Radiation Inspector
I perform radiation safety inspections of persons who use nuclear material.
Corie Houldsworth
Inspector
I perform inspections of worksites where radiation is used, stored or transported.
Julie Leblanc (she/her)
Women in STEM Special Advisor
My work is to support girls and women to pursue and education and careers in STEM.
Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Radiation Effects on the Body
This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy?
These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.
What are the Different Types of Radiation?
Learn about the different types of radiation, how they interact with atoms and how they can affect you.
Radiation and Human Space Exploration
One of the greatest hazards that humans in space face is cosmic radiation. Learn what cosmic radiation is, why it's dangerous, and ways that we are looking at protecting humans in deep space.
Gamma Rays: Helper or Hazard?
Gamma rays might make you think of cancer, harmful radiation or superheroes. But gamma rays have lots of uses: food safety, manufacturing and even medicine!
DNA Damage and Repair
This backgrounder explains the different ways that cells repair damage to DNA.
Cosmic Radiation and Aviation
Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.
Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste After Decommissioning
When a nuclear reactor is no longer in use, the radioactivity in its materials remains. That’s why it’s important to safely deal with the radioactive waste those plants leave behind.
Radiation Effects on Cells & DNA
This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.
What are Cosmic Rays?
This backgrounder has information about both cosmic & neutron radiation.