Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
STEM Explained
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Seeds and Germination
Backgrounders
Learn what’s inside a tomato seed, how it travels, and all the things it needs to germinate and grow.
The Life Cycle of a Tomato Plant
Backgrounders
Learn about the pollination, fertilization, germination and growth of tomato plants.
Pollinators are Important!
STEM Explained
Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.
The Science Behind the Calico Cat's Colours
STEM Explained
The patchwork fur colour of Calico and tortoiseshell cats is an interesting case of genetics, heredity and sex-linked traits.
Nusheen Ditta
Senior Study Data Manager
Eden Klein
Education and Knowledge Exchange Specialist, Cancer Education
Elena Kuzmin
Postdoctoral Fellow
Kara Layton
Postdoctoral Fellow
Radiation Effects on the Body
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
Thomas Merritt (Video)
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Thomas Merritt
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
The Chemistry of Redheads
STEM Explained
Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.
Plant Reproduction
Backgrounders
Learn about pollination and other forms of sexual reproduction in plants. And did you know that plants can also reproduce asexually?
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What is Mitosis?
Backgrounders
Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.