Testing Spacesuit Material
Learn about a new material for spacesuits and the engineer who designed it.
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Introduction to Static Electricity
Learn about static electricity and where we encounter it in daily life.
Introduction to Current Electricity
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely
Does Living Near High-Voltage Power Lines Cause Cancer?
Learn about the risks of electromagnetic radiation near high-voltage power lines.
Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a medical imaging technology.
Thundersnow: winter thunderstorms
When thunder and lightning occur but the main form of precipitation is snow, not rain, it’s called thundersnow.
What do magnets do?
Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.
How is Lenz's Law Used in Drop Tower Rides?
How do magnetic fields help you get down safely from the top of a drop tower ride? Learn how electromagnetic induction works at the amusement park.
How Can Understanding Physics Help Me Go Faster on My Bike?
You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!
How can I move water with just a comb?
Have you ever experienced static electricity? Like when you pull a wool sweater over your head in the winter? See what else static electricity can do in this hands-on activity.
Cosmic Radiation and Aviation
Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.