For most people migration brings to mind birds traveling south for the winter. The flying V of a flock of…
The science of taste
You can see a threat, smell danger, hear an alarm and feel an injury. But did you know that your…
Diatoms
Smaller than the width of a human hair but able to be seen by astronauts in outer space, the diatom…
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As a child growing up on a farm in Southern Ontario, Jeremy Hansen was fascinated by the night skies and…
Protecting our skin and the planet
We all know that applying sunscreen to our skin will protect us from the sun’s harmful rays but did you…
Fascinating Freckles
Few of us can resist the urge to get out of doors once the sun starts shining. And during these…
Seeing the unseeable
In April 2019 astronomers shared with the world a picture of one of the most mysterious objects in the universe.…
Beneficial Bones
From Halloween costume to pirate flag, the human skull, and the clattering bones of a skeleton have long been popular…
The Periodic Table of Elements turns 150 years old
While it may not seem possible, you can find every element known in the universe gathered together in one place.…
Edible science- cooking with chemistry
Your food is speaking to you. It is telling you whether it is safe to eat. It is also telling…
