The Earth and Space

Hurricanes are a kind of tropical cyclone. But where do they come from? And why do they cause so much damage? This article will answer all your storm-related questions!

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.

The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!

What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?

Temperature is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what temperature is, how it affects people and how it is controlled on the International Space Station.

Products of the rock cycle are visible all across Canada.

One of the greatest hazards that humans in space face is cosmic radiation. Learn what cosmic radiation is, why it's dangerous, and ways that we are looking at protecting humans in deep space.

How will arctic ice melt from climate change affect exploration, scientific research and geopolitics?

The water in the oceans has travelled vast distances. It has even time spent deep below the surface of the Earth, trapped inside the mineral ringwoodite.

Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.

8 images of some invertebrate animals such as sea anemones, coral and jellyfish that live in a marine environment