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Networks of Life
Backgrounders
Learn about the math behind networks and where we find networks in the natural and technological world.
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Coyotes: Coming to a town near you?
STEM Explained
Learn why coyotes are spreading in Canada and how this affects their relations with humans.
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The Dirt on Soil Conservation
STEM Explained
If I asked you to name a few things that all life on the planet couldn’t live without you could probably come up with some good answers, but I bet you’d never think to say dirt.
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Using Mussels to Monitor the Environment
STEM Explained
Mussels are a kind of invertebrate that filter food out of the water they live in. This makes them a great tool for monitoring environmental water quality and tracking bioaccumulation in aquatic food webs.
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Guppies, Guppies Everywhere!
STEM Explained
How do different populations adapt to their environment? Let’s explore this concept through guppy speciation.
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Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum
STEM Explained
When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!