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What is your weight on another planet?
Hands-on Activities
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.
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Should We Eat Bugs?
STEM Explained
What's tasty, abundant and high in protein and vitamins? Bugs! Bugs feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and sustainability.
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Meringue: The Science Behind a Wonderfully Fluffy Dessert
STEM Explained
Learn about the biochemistry of cooking meringue.
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How is Ethanol Made?
Backgrounders
Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.
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How does detergent work?
Hands-on Activities
Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.
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DNA Damage and Repair
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the different ways that cells repair damage to DNA.
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Can we make butter?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!
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Careers: Dietitian
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that a dietitian might do such as educating patients about how food affects their health
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Are Microbes Your Friend or Foe?
STEM Explained
Microbes are everywhere, even in your digestive tract. Some of these microbes are helpful, and some aren’t.
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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.
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Zachary Emond
Career Profiles
Chef
Dean Simon
Career Profiles
Registered Dietitican, Private Consultant
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Claire Bartman
Career Profiles
Food Quality Analyst, Analytical Chemistry
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Ryan Conder
Career Profiles
Senior Scientist