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Measuring radiation in Chernobyl

Radiation Effects on the Body

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This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.

Erin McConnell | Postdoctoral Fellow

Erin McConnell (Video)

Postdoctoral Fellow

Erin McConnell is a Postdoctoral Fellow for Yingfu Li at McMaster University.
Danika Strecko | Gestionnaire de l’éducation océanique

Danika Strecko (Video)

Manager of Ocean Literacy

Danika Strecko is the Manager of Ocean Literacy for Ocean Wise.
Thomas Merritt | Full Professor

Thomas Merritt (Video)

Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics

Thomas Merritt is a Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Canada Research Chair.
Abandoned superstructure of Kola Superdeep borehole

The Deepest Hole in the World

STEM Explained

Drilling into Earth’s Interior is no easy task. The Kola Superdeep Borehole is one of the projects that tried to do it.

Blue whale swimming

Can Whales Really Explode?

STEM Explained

When deceased whales wash up on shore, people fear they might explode. Gas laws, decomposition reactions and organic chemistry can help us understand this fear.

Smoke from a crop-duster shows wake turbulence

What is Air Turbulence?

STEM Explained

Learn about the science behind the four main causes of turbulence.

Rendering of the human brain

Brain Architecture

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The human brain has many different parts. Each one plays a different function. But they all work together to manage complex thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Looking at a donut and a brain through a magnifying glass

How Sugar Affects the Brain

STEM Explained

Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.

Screen capture from video "The Wacky History of Cell Theory”

The Wacky History of Cell Theory

STEM Explained

It took several scientists building on each other’s discoveries to come up with Cell Theory - one of the cornerstones of biology.

Browning apple

Why Do Apples Turn Brown After You Cut Them?

STEM Explained

Has your fresh juicy apple turned an unsightly brown? Learn about the redox reaction behind the transformation.

Red-haired woman

The Chemistry of Redheads

STEM Explained

Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.

Young girl brushing her teeth

Personal Hygiene: Caring for Our Teeth

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Information about cavities, plaque, tartar, gingivitis and how to keep teeth healthy.

3D representation of a portion of human female brain

Clay-Adams Brain

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This brain model helped doctors better explain things to their patients. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version using 3D printing!

Hurricane Katrina as seen from space

Where Do Hurricanes Come From?

STEM Explained

Hurricanes are a kind of tropical cyclone. But where do they come from? And why do they cause so much damage? This article will answer all your storm-related questions!