Radiation Effects on the Body
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
Erin McConnell (Video)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Danika Strecko (Video)
Manager of Ocean Literacy
Thomas Merritt (Video)
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
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.
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.
What is Air Turbulence?
STEM Explained
Learn about the science behind the four main causes of turbulence.
Brain Architecture
Backgrounders
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Chemistry of Redheads
STEM Explained
Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.
Personal Hygiene: Caring for Our Teeth
Backgrounders
Information about cavities, plaque, tartar, gingivitis and how to keep teeth healthy.
Clay-Adams Brain
Interactives
This brain model helped doctors better explain things to their patients. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version using 3D printing!
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!