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Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems

How do I see colour?

How do I see colour?

Hands-on Activities

How is light connected to the colours we see? In this STEAM activity make a colourful light catcher and discover why we see different colours?

How do movies move?

How do movies move?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the concept of persistence of vision in this hands on activity.

Colourful sunglasses

How Do We See Colour?

STEM Explained

How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?

woman with camera

Eye vs. Camera

STEM Explained

The human eye lets us see the world by sending impulses to our nervous system. In many ways, it is very similar to other optical devices, including cameras.

Cocoa beans and cocoa powder

Can Chocolate Make Your Brain Work Better?

STEM Explained

Researchers have found that consuming foods rich in flavanols is linked to more efficient blood flow, which can improve brain function.

heavy metal band

A Taste of Heavy Metal

STEM Explained

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.

Nguyen-Vi Mohamed | Chercheuse postdoctorale en neuropathologies

Nguyen-Vi Mohamed

Career Profiles

Postdoctoral fellow in Neuropathologies

Nguyen-Vi Mohamed is a Postdoctoral fellow in Neuropathologies at Dr Fon's laboratory.
Rachel Gardiner | Optométriste

Rachel Gardiner

Career Profiles

Optometrist

Rachel Gardiner is an Optometrist located in Newfoundland.
Norbert Lake | Chiropraticien

Norbert Lake

Career Profiles

Chiropractor and Healthcare Consultant

Norbert Lake is a Chiropractor and Healthcare Consultant at Dynamic Physio and Wellness.
Cary Supalo | Chercheur scientifique

Cary Supalo

Career Profiles

Research Scientist

Cary Supalo is a research scientist for the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University.