This website features insightful articles that relate to your own interests and activities -- current events, health issues, technology, trends, fashion, celebrities, music, movies, TV, school and sports. Read any of the features and you'll quickly see that science shapes everything you do. 

If you have any burning questions, or if you've ever thought "I wonder why ...", then don't be afraid to Ask Us! Our experts will review your questions and post responses to questions like "How do steroids work and why are they bad for you? Can two people really lock braces while kissing? Why do hockey players tape their sticks before a game? Can you get tennis elbow from playing video games?"

 

Discover the scientist within by trying some of the experiments in The Lab section. You can find out how to add more bounce to a ball or how to make your own rock candy, among other things.

 

If you're considering a future in the sciences, you can always check out the Careers link to read about smart, young professionals with interesting science-related careers. You'd be surprised at the range of careers that require a science background!

CurioCity was acquired by Let's Talk Science in 2009 and is based on the popular science teen-ezine, CRAM Science, which was created by Amy Cook and Mira Ray in 2006. CurioCity is generously supported by Amgen, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and the Ontario Trillium Foundation (the latter for development of the CurioCity Youth Community Centre). For more information about Let's Talk Science's supporters, please visit letstalkscience.ca/en/supporters.html. 

 

The website is administered by two Let's Talk Science staff members:

 

Glenda Casimir - CurioCity Co-Coordinator
Glenda Casimir volunteered with Let's Talk Science for three years before becoming a full-time employee in 1999. She has had many roles over her years with Let's Talk Science and is currently the Alumni & Community Partnerships Coordinator. Glenda is responsible for volunteer management on CurioCity.

Krista Habermehl - CurioCity Co-Coordinator
Krista is Let's Talk Science's communications officer. She has an MA in Journalism from The University of Western Ontario and a BA in English Literature from The University of British Columbia. She's worked with Let's Talk Science since March of 2009 and reviews and edits CurioCity articles before they are posted on the website.