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Nervous, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

How fast can you react?

How fast can you react?

Hands-on Activities

What is a reflex? Test your reaction time and find out why reflexes are important in this challenge activity.

Snake with open mouth

How Snake Venom Kills… and Saves Lives

STEM Explained

Snake venom can be dangerous for your circulatory system, nervous system or muscular system. But it can also be very useful in medicine.

How do movies move?

How do movies move?

Hands-on Activities

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

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.
Norbert Lake | Chiropraticien

Norbert Lake

Career Profiles

Chiropractor and Healthcare Consultant

Norbert Lake is a Chiropractor and Healthcare Consultant at Dynamic Physio and Wellness.