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Virtual Cell Animation Collection – submitted by Natalia Arbouzova
This site provides tonnes of useful animations for your senior biology class including transcription, mRNA processing, cellular processes, energy conversions and more. Click here for more Thanks for sharing Natalia!
New ‘planetary health diet’ can save lives and the planet, major review suggests – CNN
An international team of scientists has developed a diet it says can improve health while ensuring sustainable food production to reduce further damage to the planet. The "planetary health diet" is based on cutting red meat and sugar consumption in half and upping...
Forensics and Biotechnology Safety – submitted by Flinn Scientific Canada
Basic biotechnology lab experiments involving the isolation, digestion and analysis of DNA are an exciting part of the modern biology curriculum. Today’s students are eager to learn about forensic investigations, DNA forensics and other biotechnology applications....
Soap Soufflé – SICK Science | Science Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
Source: Soap Soufflé - SICK Science | Science Experiments | Steve Spangler Science Ivory soap . . . it’s the soap that floats. But why? discover the secret behind this floating sensation by cooking the whole bar of soap in the microwave. That’s right, a bar of Ivory...
How Does Low-Dose Aspirin Work?
https://youtu.be/RYeEGetrjqQ You ever see those commercials suggesting people take a tiny dose of aspirin every day? It’s an amount so small it doesn’t really work for pain relief, yet taking low-dose aspirin is fairly common, among those at risk for heart attacks or...
The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it – TED Talk
How do you talk to someone who doesn't believe in climate change? Not by rehashing the same data and facts we've been discussing for years, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. In this inspiring, pragmatic talk, Hayhoe shows how the key to having a real...
The Raisin Bran Effect
https://youtu.be/OEB8SKkBCxA The bottom of the cereal box is a disappointing place. But at least now you know why. Where do you see the Brazil Nut Effect around you? SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a video! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub Fyfluiddynamics:...
DNA Interactive: Code – submitted by Natalia Arbouzova
In DNA Interactive: Code, learn about the scientists who made the discoveries and the mistakes as the mystery of the DNA code was unraveled. This simulation may require a flash plugin. Thanks for sharing Natalia!
Here’s what food guides look like around the world | CBC News
Canada's Food Guide is getting its first major overhaul since 2007. The update has been in the works for years, and is set to be released in the coming months. Here's a look at how some of the other nearly 100 countries which have food guides tackle the subject....
Choosing the Right Safety Goggle – submitted by Dave Gervais
Wearing safety goggles is a requirement for many science activities, especially those involving chemicals. Providing students with clean, comfortable, well-fitting safety goggles that are appropriate for the activity is essential to maintaining student safety. This...
3-D Animations of the Human Cell – submitted by Natalia Arbouzova
Explore the Human Genome Project within us. Learn about Augmentin in medicine and society at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Source: 3-D Animations of the Human Cell Thanks for sharing Natalia! Superb graphics!
SANOFI Biogenious Canada – submitted by Laura Wodlinger
For over two decades, the Sanofi Biogenius Canada (SBC) program has nurtured young minds and fostered great talent for the future, challenging high school students to carry out groundbreaking research projects in the field of biotechnology. Click here to go to the...