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CurioCity30 March 2017

This CNSC video takes you beyond the tiny world of the atom to explore sources of radiation, the concept of dose, and how radiation affects the body and health.

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Moushumi Nath30 March 2017

Why is #throwbackthursday so popular? Maybe it’s because nostalgia can make you feel happier, friendlier and warmer!

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Education Services / L’équipe des services d’éducation17 March 2017

This Featured Topic has resources on many different aspects of radiation, from the types of radiation we are exposed to naturally on Earth to the radiation astronauts experience in space.

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CurioCity16 March 2017

This video explores the chemistry and genetics of what makes redheads stand out from the crowd. (3:03 min.)

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CurioCity7 March 2017

What's tasty, abundant and high in protein? Bugs! You may feel icky about munching on insects, but they feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and the environment. (4:51 min.)

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Tsukushi Kamiya6 March 2017

Treatment and prevention are direct costs associated with a disease. But did you know that diseases also have less obvious, indirect costs? In the case of malaria, they include poor school performance and a higher risk of Salmonella infection.

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Kelly Resmer1 March 2017

Hydroelectricity can be an environmentally friendly source of energy, especially compared to fossil fuels. But it also comes with a risk of mercury poisoning.

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Help support anti-bullying by wearing a pink shirt on February 22, 2017 and by using the new CurioCity case study, Bullying and the Brain.

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Courtney McDermid2 February 2017

Mussels filter food out of the water with their gills. That makes them a great tool for testing water quality.

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Miguel Nonaka19 January 2017

Sleep can seem like a total waste of time. In fact, it helps boost your memory and your immune system.

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