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Properties of Waves

Gamma ray image of the Milky Way taken by NASA’s Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope (NASA)

Gamma Rays: Helper or Hazard?

STEM Explained

Gamma rays might make you think of cancer, harmful radiation or superheroes. But gamma rays have lots of uses: food safety, manufacturing and even medicine!

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.

Maya Bankovic | Cinéaste

Maya Bankovic

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Cinematographer

Maya Bankovic is a Cinematographer in Toronto, Ontario.
Rachel Gardiner | Optométriste

Rachel Gardiner

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Optometrist

Rachel Gardiner is an Optometrist located in Newfoundland.
Cary Supalo | Chercheur scientifique

Cary Supalo

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Research Scientist

Cary Supalo is a research scientist for the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University.
Erin Secord | Restauratrice

Erin Secord

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Conservator

Erin Secord is a conservator for the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation.