Krysten Rutherford
Career Profiles
PhD Candidate, Oceanography
Alicia Rose Rossi
Career Profiles
Forensic Identification Assistant
Plant Cell Structures and Functions
Backgrounders
Learn about the many different structures that make up plant cells as well as what differentiates plant cells from animal cells.
Plant Functions
Backgrounders
Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Jasraj Chahal
Career Profiles
Control System Engineer
Trevor Roote
Career Profiles
Mechanical Maintainer
Brain Architecture
Backgrounders
The human brain has many different parts. Each one plays a different function. But they all work together to manage complex thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How Sugar Affects the Brain
STEM Explained
Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.
The Wacky History of Cell Theory
STEM Explained
It took several scientists building on each other’s discoveries to come up with Cell Theory - one of the cornerstones of biology.
Clay-Adams Brain
Interactives
This brain model helped doctors better explain things to their patients. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version using 3D printing!
How Do Plants Survive in the Desert?
STEM Explained
Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.
What is Mitosis?
Backgrounders
Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.
Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free
STEM Explained
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.
Why are peas and corn classed as starches on food guides?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how test foods for starch.
Why Do People Get Hangovers?
STEM Explained
Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.