Are all the stars similar to our Sun?
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Stars are bright, giant balls of super-hot gas composed mostly of hydrogen, some helium and small amounts of other elements. But are they all the same?
Dorothy Hodgkin
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CAGIS Teen Ambassador, Bhavishayaa Vignesh (13), tells us why Dorothy Hodgkin continues to inspire youth in STEM.
Have you ever spent a summer day looking for shapes in the clouds?
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Let’s take a look at ten common types to get a better understanding of these wonders in the sky.
Get Ready for a Rare Celestial Event – A Solar Eclipse – on April 8th!
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On April 8th, Canadians will have the chance to witness either a partial or total solar eclipse. But what is a solar eclipse? Astrophysicist, Dr. Parshati Patel, explains why this eclipse is so unique, and how to safely experience it.
Make a Solar Eclipse Projector
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CAGIS Teen Ambassador, Shifa Hussain (16), tells us how to make a Solar Eclipse Projector at home, so we can safely experience the upcoming solar eclipse.
Aviation and Oceanography: Why it’s important to try everything!
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Emma Creelman tells us about her amazing accomplishments in STEM, from earning an aviation scholarship to winning an international prize for her project on healthy oceans.
How to Use the iNaturalist App
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How to use the iNaturalist App.
Did you know there is more than one type of screwdriver?
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If your Mom asks you to “hand her the Phillips”, would you know what to give her? Screwdrivers are used at home by people like you, to build and fix objects. They are also used by some trades people like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, to do their work. Read on to make sure you know which screwdriver you need – and how to name it – the next time you fix or build something!
My Internship with the Department of Fisheries and Oceanography
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Shabad Kaur, a CAGIS Alum, was one of only three youths chosen to participate in the Department of Fisheries and Oceanography Youth Internship Pilot Program. Read about her experience here.
The Queen of the Hurricanes: Why Elsie MacGill Inspires Me
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Dubbed the “Queen of Hurricanes” while starring in a 1942 comic strip by American True Comics, Elsie MacGill certainly lived up to the name. She was a trailblazer who, despite setbacks, helped lead Canada’s success in World War II.