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Wind power is a growing source of electricity generation. But wind projects often affect local wildlife populations, and researchers are using environmental monitoring techniques to alleviate some of these impacts.

Arm wrestling isn’t just a test of strength. It’s also a test of how well you understand torque.

The game of billiards shows the principles of collisions, momentum & impulse, and kinetics at work!

12 images of some birds such as seagulls, puffins, ducks and Canada Geese that live on or around freshwater or saltwater habitats

4 images of some birds such as emus and penguins that have less developed or small wings and have evolved over time not to be able to fly

4 images of some birds that are heavy-bodied and ground feeders such as turkeys, pheasants and peacocks

Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.

Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.

This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.

This backgrounder has information about both cosmic & neutron radiation.

This backgrounder helps explain the laws of Orbital Mechanics, including Newton’s Laws.

Have you ever been on a ship and wondered how you’re staying afloat? The answer is buoyancy!

There’s a lot of cool chemistry in a can of pop! Learn how solubility, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases and gas laws work in some of your favourite drinks.

Learn about the electrochemistry in the batteries that power many of the devices you use every day.

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.