by msander | Jul 26, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed around the world every year. That’s equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers! Caffeine helps us feel alert, focused, and energetic, even if we haven’t had enough sleep — but it can also raise our blood pressure and...
by msander | Jul 19, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In the UK alone there are over half a million people who have decided to live a vegan lifestyle. This involves not eating dairy or meat and instead opting for plant based food. However, across the globe, humans eat a staggering amount of meat and all these animals...
by msander | Jul 12, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
A retired icebreaker is making its way around the country to study Canada’s coasts. CBC’s Brett Ruskin takes us on board the ship. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.4183878 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC...
by msander | Jul 5, 2017 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
The Spirit Collection in London’s Natural History Museum is home to over 20 million dead animal specimens, collected from around the world. They are preserved and kept for research and educational purposes. Lizzie Daly met up with Ollie Crimmen, Senior Curator...
by msander | Jun 26, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Whether you sop it up with bread or use it to boost your cooking, olive oil is awesome. But a lot of chemistry goes on in that bottle that can make or break a product. Take the “extra virgin” standard: Chemistry tells us that a higher free-fatty-acid content leads to...
by msander | Jun 18, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Curare, known as “flying death,” was used for centuries to make poisoned arrows. Scientists discovered how to use it to create life saving medical treatments that we still use today. Hosted by: Michael...
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