Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
STEM Explained
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Jamie Sevigny
Career Profiles
Management Engineer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Backgrounders
Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a medical imaging technology.
Carl Dixon
Career Profiles
Naval Communicator
Keven Bruce
Career Profiles
Tactical Weather Specialist
Alexis Dorais
Career Profiles
Remote Sensing Analyst
What do magnets do?
Hands-on Activities
Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.
Space Junk
STEM Explained
Litter isn't just a problem on Earth. When litter ends up in space, it can cause collisions and other consequences for satellites, the International Space Station and even for people on Earth!
How is Lenz's Law Used in Drop Tower Rides?
STEM Explained
How do magnetic fields help you get down safely from the top of a drop tower ride? Learn how electromagnetic induction works at the amusement park.
How Can Understanding Physics Help Me Go Faster on My Bike?
STEM Explained
You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!
Cosmic Radiation and Aviation
Backgrounders
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.
Dealing with Asteroids and Other Space Hazards
STEM Explained
Find out how asteroids, space debris, and cosmic radiation can be dangerous, and how to monitor them and protect ourselves from these space hazards.