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Bryan Jenkins18 November 2015

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), an important type of medical imaging technology, allows us to see details of tissues inside the body. Unlike Computed Tomography (CT) scans, MRIs can show both how living tissues look as well as how they function. MRI has increased our understanding of how the brain works.

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Bryan Jenkins18 November 2015

Studying for a big test, preparing for a job interview, or applying to postsecondary school are all stressful situations. But what does it actually mean to be stressed?

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Peter McMahon31 March 2015

Come explore the lost constellations of North America…

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Education Services / L’équipe des services d’éducation6 March 2015

Do science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have anything to do with being an entrepreneur?

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Kim Taylor29 September 2014

This backgrounder explains the difference between planets, dwarf planets and small solar system bodies.

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Mark Seymour26 September 2014

This backgrounder provides a broad description of satellites.

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Kim Taylor26 September 2014

Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.

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Kim Taylor19 September 2014

Many of the cars today have fuel-saving technologies that were first developed for race cars.

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Education Services / L’équipe des services d’éducation4 September 2014

Learn about measles virus, its impact and vaccination for prevention of the disease.

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Education Services / L’équipe des services d’éducation2 September 2014

How does a race cars' energy use and greenhouse gas emissions compare to vehicles we drive? Good question! To find out, we asked Amy Castell to record her data for Let's Talk Science's Energy4Travel action project at her final two races of the 2013 season.

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