Redefining Energy with Small Modular Reactors
Backgrounders
Learn about small modular reactor technology and its future in Canada.
Solar Storms: Exploring the Sun's Explosive Outbursts
Backgrounders
Learn about solar storms and how they impact Earth.
Marty Larabie (he/him)
Career Profiles
Radiation Inspector
Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources
Backgrounders
Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.
Corie Houldsworth
Career Profiles
Inspector
Green Energy
Backgrounders
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power
Julie Leblanc (she/her)
Women in STEM Special Advisor
Innovations in Nuclear Technologies
STEM Explained
Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.
Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
STEM Explained
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Radiation Effects on the Body
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
What are the Different Types of Radiation?
Backgrounders
Learn about the different types of radiation, how they interact with atoms and how they can affect you.
What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy?
STEM Explained
These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.
The Dating Habits of Archaeologists
STEM Explained
Radiocarbon dating is a method of radiometric dating. Learn how archaeologists use carbon isotopes to find the age of organic materials at archaeological sites.
The Life and Death of Stars
STEM Explained
The life and death of stars form the chemical elements that make up Earth, making stars critical to life as we know it.
Radiation and Human Space Exploration
STEM Explained
One of the greatest hazards that humans in space face is cosmic radiation. Learn what cosmic radiation is, why it's dangerous, and ways that we are looking at protecting humans in deep space.