Grade levels: Adult

Behind The Scenes: Fire & Emergency Services Training Institute

These mannequins are used to develop and test protective clothing used by firefighters.

Doug Selsam has invented small wind turbines that he believes are more cost-efficient and energy-efficient than the huge corporate wind turbines.

Bill Waldock trains aviation crash scene investigators.

Robert Hockaday is developing a better ski goggle that has improved airflow and reduces condensation.

The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory is located in Vale Inco’s Creighton Mine and is used to study the fundamental particles that make up the universe.

Jay discusses research into the science of shopping mall and grocery store layouts.

Some great gift ideas from Mastermind Toys, including an amphibious RC car and a biometric bank.

Geeky gift ideas from Efston Science, including an alternative energy toy car, a remotely controlled robotic arm, and a microscope with a digital display.

Before you can drive these gigantic multi-million-dollar trucks, you need to log some hours in the simulator.