Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
http://bcsia.ksg.harvard.edu/
Leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental policy, and international affairs intersect. John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. |
Brainpop Animated Movies
http://www.brainpop.com/
The BrainPOP Web site boasts more than 200 animated movies with accompanying comics and activities that answer students' questions about science, math, health, and technology. A host of characters explains tough concepts in an interesting and humorous way. Unfortunately, visitors to the site can view only two movies per day for free. A subscription to the site (at various rates for individuals and institutions) allows unlimited access. |
CiteSeer.IST Scientific Literature Digital Library
http://citeseer.ist.psu.edu/cs
Scientific Literature Digital Library -- Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Microsoft Research, and NASA. |
Conversion Table
http://livestats.pointloma.edu/conversion.htm
Calculates U.S.-metric conversions for length, area, mass and weight, liquid volume, and temperature. Conversion factor for each calculation is shown. From the Point Loma Nazarene University Department of Physics and Engineering. Other conversion table from Infoplease. |
Digital Library of the Commons
http://dlc.dlib.indiana.edu/
This site "provides free access to an archive of international literature on the commons, common-pool resources and common property." Contains an archive of author-submitted papers, bibliographies, and links to related free online journals and newsletters. Searchable, and browsable by region, sector, and author. From the Indiana University Digital Library Program. |
EurekAlert! - Science News
http://www.eurekalert.org/
EurekAlert! is an online, global news service operated by AAAS, the science society. EurekAlert! provides a central place through which universities, medical centers, journals, government agencies, corporations and other organizations engaged in research can bring their news to the media. EurekAlert! also offers its news and resources to the public. EurekAlert! features news and resources focused on all areas of science, medicine and technology. News by Subject includes: Agriculture, Archaeology, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Business & Economics, Chemistry & Physics, Earth Science, Education, Mathematics, Medicine & Health, Policy & Ethics, Social Behaivor, Space & Planetary, Technology & Engineering. PORTALS: News for Kids, Marine Science, Nanotechnology, Disease in the Developing World, Bioinformatics |
Everyday Mysteries- Fun Science
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/
Fun science facts from the Library of Congress. This site will help you get the answers to many of life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry. All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library of Congress, Science Reference Services. |
Exploration: Vanderbilt’s Online Research Magazine [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/exploration/exploration.html
There’s a great deal of interesting research going on at Vanderbilt University, and their in-house online research magazine titled “Exploration” offers up detailed stories about some of this compelling work. Visitors to the site will enjoy looking through detailed multimedia presentations on the cosmological nature of diamonds, the facts of life in a cancer laboratory, and those unstoppable racing neurons. Visitors can also browse these features by themes, which include social sciences, life sciences, and engineering. Additionally, visitors can sign up to receive RSS feeds and chime in with their opinions via a contact page. Overall, this site is quite a nice find, and one that inspire other universities and colleges to set up a like-minded site. [KMG of Scout Report] |
Exploratorium the museum of science, art and human perception
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Exciting online exhibits include: Science of Music, Biology in Action, Cassini-Huygens Mission (Saturn, its rings and moons latest images), Microscope Imaging Station (explore living cells and embryos), Origins (Explore places, people, tools and ideas behind the origins of matter, the universe, and life itself). WebCasts include Chicen Itza and Mars -- upcoming is the latest from Hubble. Education Tab reveals Tools for Teaching, which include: Spotlight on Internet2 Gateway (with 3D imagery and advanced network applications), Digital library of over 10,000 photographs and movies, Educator Newsletter, School Field Trips, Hands-on Activities (like electrocuting a pickle), Science Snacks, Iron Science Teacher, and more. |
Explore The Franklin Institute: Resources for Science Learning
http://www.fi.edu/learn/index.html
The Learn option and Explore option have some overlapping offerings -- but some different. The Franklin Institute is rich in science activities online. |
Finding Sources -- Sciences
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/sciences/
From Bedford/St. Martin's Press and Diana Hacker (editor of A Writer's Reference) comes this web guide to finding sources in the sciences. Starting with Databases and Indexes, it also offers Web Resources and Reference Books. A guide to documenting sources is included. Overall a balanced approach to finding all types of sources in academic subject areas. |
HighWire Press -- Free Online Science articles
http://highwire.stanford.edu/lists/freeart.dtl
Search through articles from HighWire Press, "the largest archive of free full-text science on Earth! As of 1/12/05, we are assisting in the online publication of 821,606 free full-text articles and 2,077,167 total articles." Especially useful for medical, science, and academic librarians. |
Intute: Science, Engineering and Technology
http://www.intute.ac.uk/sciences/
Welcome to the Science, Engineering and Technology pages of Intute. Intute: Science, Engineering and Technology is a free online [UK] service providing you with access to the very best Web resources for education and research, evaluated and selected by a network of subject specialists. It covers the physical sciences, engineering, computing, geography, mathematics and environmental science. The database currently contains 33105 records. |
Invent Now: Hall of Fame
http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/
Invent Now (National Inventors Hall of Fame) is a non-profit organization that brings to the world a wide range of programs, places, content and other experiences. Everything we offer is in service of our mission: to celebrate and foster the spirit and practice of invention -- the innate human impulse that drives social and economic progress. Search the Hall of Fame inductee library, or browse information by inventor, invention, induction date, and by decade. Site also offers induction information and invention
channels to browse. |
Inventors Online Museum
http://www.inventorsmuseum.com/
Well-organized, visually pleasing, and full of useful information, this site was built as an online museum so people from all over the world could explore the world of invention and innovation. --Kraynak, Best of the Internet (and category) |
Lemelson Center
http://invention.smithsonian.org/home/
The Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation
is a branch of the Smithsonian Institution. The Center's mission is to "document,
interpret, and disseminate information about invention and innovation, to
encourage inventive creativity in young people, and to foster an appreciation
for the central role invention and innovation play in the history of the
United States." Here you can find exhibits on everything from Thomas Edison
to electric guitars and quartz watches. Special areas are available for students,
teachers, historians, inventors, and reporters. --Kraynak, Best of the Internet |
Medieval Science
http://members.aol.com/mcnelis/medsci_index.html
This site features annotated links to "Internet resources worldwide which deal with aspects of medieval science, both in Western and other cultures." Topics include animals, astronomy, botany, mathematics, and other subjects. "This site was designed, and is intended, for collegiate-level (adult) viewers." From a medieval British literature professor and journal editor. |
New Scientist.com - The World's No. 1 Science and Technology News Service
http://www.newscientist.com/
"The World's No.1 Science & Technology News Service" NewScientist.com is your ultimate science and technology website. It includes: BREAKING NEWS -- Updated throughout the day, our global network of specialist correspondents provide comprehensive coverage of science and technology news. EXPLORE BY SUBJECT -- All our content arranged into 10 easy-to-navigate subjects, providing the complete guide to today's science and technology. SPECIAL REPORT -- In depth reports on the most fascinating and important topics in science, plus our unique Expert Guides. BACK PAGE -- Our coffee break page, including: "The Last Word," your questions and answers on the science behind puzzling everyday phenomona; "Feedback," strange but true tales from the world of science ; "Invention," the best and craziest new patents; and "Soundbites," who said what in the last week. ARCHIVE -- Search over 60,000 articles from the last 15 years of New Scientist print edition and NewScientist.com. NEW SCIENTIST JOBS -- The leading science and technology jobs database with over 1500 jobs all over the world |
NSDL Scout Report for Physical Sciences
http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/NSDL/PhysSci/Current/
Subject-specific Internet Scout Project report with reviewed, annotated links for the physical sciences: Geology, Chemistry, Astronomy, Physics, and other Physical Science topics (Research, Education, General, and Topic in Depth). [ended publication in June 2005] |
NSDL - The National Science Digital Library
http://nsdl.org/
The Nation's online library of resources for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and research. Offers portals for education, explore features (AskNSDL, New in the Library, Resource of Interest), and headlines. |
PLOS--Public Library of Science
http://www.publiclibraryofscience.org/
This site serves as a gateway to two "open access" journals, PLoS Biology and PLoS Medicine, which are high-quality, rigorously-reviewed (but freely available) alternatives to traditional academic journals from commercial publishers. Provided by "a non-profit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource." |
SciCentral: Gateway to the best scientific research news sources
http://www.scicentral.com/
Scan today's top science news (Visit the top sources ranked below by our team for a comprehensive view of today's breaking science news: NewScientist.com, ScienceDaily, BBCNews, BrightSurf.com, News@nature.com. Browse recent news by scientific area (Select a specialty area below for a selection of the best online research news sources for that discipline): Biosciences, Health Sciences, Physics/Chemistry, Earth & Space, Engineering Tools & Resources on the right include: Literature search, Journals, Databses, Jobs, Conferences, Tools & Protocols. |
Science of Cooking
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/
The Accidental Scientist: Science of Cooking (Exploratorium exhibit) -- Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking! Explore recipes, activities, and Webcasts that will enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking. |
Science of Hockey
http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey/
The Science of Hockey is the first in a series of "Sports Science" resources developed by the Exploratorium. This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists. This site is divided into seven main sections which can be accessed individually, although we recommend you start with "The Ice." The control bar below appears on the top of each page. In addition, there is a bottom control panel which allows you to navigate through the site and return to this page. We hope you enjoy the Science of Hockey. |
Science of Music- Exploratorium's Accidental Scientist
http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/
What is music? Is birdsong music? How about the tap-tap-tap of a hammer, or the wail of a creaking door? Is playing a garbage can different than playing a drum? Explore the science of music with us, through these online exhibits, movies, and questions. Along the way, you can compose, mix, dance, drum, experiment, and above all listen. |
Science.gov: USA.gov for Science - Government Science Portal
http://www.science.gov/
Science.gov is a gateway to over 50 million pages of authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. government agencies, including research and development results; you can set up alerts for new information. |
ScienceDaily Magazine
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
Your source for the Latest Research News in Science, Health & Medicine -- This site will serve you well whether you are a high school student assigned to report on a current science topic or are just interested in information on recent scientific developments. The home page provides headlines and links to the day’s top science news stories, as well as links to major subject areas in science, health, and computing. Sources, along with links to original news releases, are given for all articles; articles can be printed or emailed. Also available is an encyclopedia containing definitions and information drawn from the Wikipedia Web site (http://en.wikipedia.org/ ) Clicking on the Wikipedia links will take you to the Wikipedia site, where you can view the information in a variety of other languages including German, Spanish, French, and simplified English.--RUSA Best Ref Sites List |
Science Today
http://www.ucop.edu/sciencetoday/
Science Today, a five-day-a-week, one-minute radio program is produced for the Westwood One/CBS Radio Network by the University of California. Each week, Science Today features stories highlighting the latest scientific breakthroughs and discoveries at the university and its three affiliated national laboratories. Topics focus primarily on health, nutrition, the environment and social & physical sciences. Hosted by Larissa Branin, Science Today airs nationally on various CBS radio affiliates. |
ScienceWorld
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/
Weisstein’s site features biographies and explanations of topics in mathematics, physics, astronomy, and chemistry. The information content is appropriate for advanced high school or undergraduate college course work. The Biography section can be searched by gender/minority status, branch of science, historical periods, nationality and prize winners. There are linked references and lists of referenced sources for each article. The subject area sections of the site are easily searched by divisions within the discipline. For example, under chemistry one can look for help under organic chemistry, then hydrocarbons. In that section are explanations of naming, structures, reactions, etc. Physics, math and astronomy sections are similarly broken down by divisions of the discipline and then smaller areas of study. Some areas of this site are still under construction. However, it is superior for help with advanced topics in these subject areas and is notable for listing references. --RUSA Best Ref List |
Scientific American.com - science news, science and technology coverage
http://www.sciam.com/
Channels: Astronomy, Technology & Business, Nanotechnology, Health, Environment Includes Image Gallery and editor's picks |
Scirus - for scientific information
http://www.scirus.com/srsapp/
Scirus is a search engine designed to focus on Internet resources containing research-oriented scientific content--like university websites. It also provides citations to journal articles. A subscription is required to access full text of journals.--Schlein |
SETNET: Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology Network
http://www.setnet.org.uk
SETNET, created by the British Department of Trade and Industry, "seeks to stimulate the interests of young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and in pursuing careers related to these subjects." Local networks partner with educational organizations, professional associations, research institutes, industry, government departments, and charities to "deliver high quality STEM activities and experiences to schools and young people." The website provides information on the group's program and publications documenting the program's effectiveness, as well as some external publications on issues relating to STEM education in the United Kingdom (UK). The links section, where SETNET has posted a database of "schemes and resources," is most likely to interest teachers beyond the U.K. Visitors can search the database or browse the list of lesson ideas, each of which includes links to online resources for developing, planning and communicating ideas, working with equipment, tools, evaluating processes and products, as well as useful materials and components, and resources for understanding of materials and components. (Scout Report) |
Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/
James Smithson's Gift -- "I then bequeath the whole of my property...to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge..." --James Smithson (1765-1829) Secretary Small's Vision -- "The Smithsonian is committed to enlarging our shared understanding of the mosaic that is our national identity by providing authoritative experiences that connect us to our history and our heritage as Americans and to promoting innovation, research and discovery in science. These commitments have been central to the Smithsonian since its founding more than 155 years ago." --Lawrence M. Small, Secretary of the Smithsonian Site features central Explore & Learn section with online resources: Art & Design; History & Culture; Science & Technology; and EXHIBITIONS listed below that, followed by EVENTS, and RESEARCH (with Spotlight on Science at the Smithsonian, a weekly electronic newsletter reporting the latest scientific discoveries by Smithsonian Scientists performing cutting-edge research). Links to all of the Smithsonian Museums are listed on the right (all 15); Special areas for Kids, Teachers, Members, and Volunteers are offered at top left. |
Strange Matter
http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/
Materials science is explained in this site chosen by Scientific American as a best science site for kids for 2004. Virtually zoom inside stuff, crush it, transform it, or improve it. Includes a family guide and a teacher's guide. |
Units of Measurement
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/
A Dictionary of Units of Measurement -- This dictionary began as a collection of notes describing the relationship between various English and metric units. It gradually grew until it finally became too large a word-processing document; I couldn't find my way around in it any more. So I turned it into a folder of html documents and added it to my Internet site. For many months, no one looked at the site except me and my students. Then, gradually, the dictionary began to attract users from around the world. Many users were kind enough to point out errors; others suggested additions and improvements. Questions about units began to appear in my email inbox. Sometimes I could answer the questions, sometimes not. Today the dictionary has become a kind of interactive resource. It grows slowly and steadily, mostly through suggestions from readers and my efforts to answer questions posed by readers. --Russ Rowlett, Director Center for Mathematics and Science Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
World Question Center (EDGE)
http://www.edge.org/
"To arrive at the edge of the world's knowledge, seek out the most complex and sophisticated minds, put them in a room together, and have them ask each other the questions they are asking themselves." |
Agriculture Online
http://www.agriculture.com/
Read legislative news, market news, news from around the world, technology news, weather forecasts, and more. Clearly organized and visually attractive, this site is packed with all the most current information available for farmers and others who are devoted to agriculture and agribusiness. If you're a farmer or in the farming industry, be sure to bookmark this Best of the Best site, and visit it daily. --Kraynack's Best of the Internet 2005 |
AMS Farmers Markets
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/
Use this site to find a farmer's market in your state and learn more about farmer's markets. Includes fact sheets, regulations, statistics, and more. From the Agricultral Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
Community Supported Agriculture
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/csa/
Resources about CSA, which "consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes ... the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support." The site includes a description of CSA, a list of CSA farms in the United States, and links to information related to CSA and sustainable agriculture. From the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center. |
DirectAg.com
http://www.directag.com/directag/index.jhtml
Farmers looking for information on ag news, up-to-date ag prices, and weather should stop by DirectAg. The Experts tab provides options for submitting a question to the Virtual Dairy Expert or the Livestock Advisor. The finances tab enables you to apply for a farm loan online. --Kraynack's Best of the Internet 2005 [Site is not loading today 5/2/07--I'll try again before removing it. |
National Agricultural Library
http://www.nalusda.gov/
Part of the USDA, this site is a resource for ag research, education, and applied agriculture. It contains a huge collection of downloadable agricultural images, as well as government documents, access to assistance from special research sites, and links to other Internet agriculture sites. In addition, its AGRICOLA database provides millions of agriculture-related citations from publications. --Kraynack's Best of the Internet 2005 |
Purdue College of Agriculture
http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/
Purdue's name may be synonomous with agriculture excellence and research, and their website is rich with agriculture news (including discussions of legislation), and links to other useful resources, including Extension services, a Bioenergy site (renewable fuels focus), EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network), Agricultures magazine (research, teaching and extension), Farming 2007 (The Farming 2007 Web site provides producers and media with information on a variety of management issues, including planting, pests, inputs, marketing and organic agriculture; produced annually to meet each year's challenges.), and more. |
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Aerospaceweb.org: Reference for Aviation, Space,
Design, and Engineering
http://www.aerospaceweb.org/
Aerospaceweb.org is a non-profit organization operated by engineers and scientists in the aerospace field. The goal of this site is to provide educational information on a variety of subjects ranging from aviation to space travel to weaponry. Our primary areas of expertise include aerodynamics, propulsion systems, vehicle design, engineering career information, and aerospace history. Learn more about these and other topics by visiting the following sections of our site. |
Amazing Space
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Designed for classroom use, Amazing Space provides a collection of interactive web-based activities to teach students various topics, such as understanding light and how black holes function. Some cool features, such as Planet Impact, where you can smash a comet into the planet Jupiter, make the site worth a visit. |
American Astronomical Society
http://www.aas.org/
Provides general astronomy information of interest to professionals and amateur enthusiasts. Maintains links to other astronomy resources on the Net. Current issue of the Astronomical Journal is available online. |
Astronomy 162: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/
Young students can find the world of college physics difficult at times, and it’s always good to have a wide range of instructional materials on hand in case they need them. The University of Tennessee’s Physics Department has placed a number of these materials online, and this particular resource deals with the course Astronomy 162, which covers stars, galaxies, and cosmology. On the site, students and educators will be delighted to find twenty-eight separate sections that cover this material through illustrations, animations, and written explanations. Some of the specific topics covered here include the properties of light, energy production in stars, and stellar motion. Overall, it’s a great way for students to refresh their knowledge of these subjects, and educators can draw on some of these materials for their own lessons. [KMG of Scout Report] |
Astronomy Magazine
http://www.astronomy.com/
Contains an almanac of current sky happenings, a calendar of star parties, directories of planetariums and clubs, a well-stocked photo library, as well as product reviews on telescopes and binoculars. |
Astronomy Online
http://astronomyonline.org
Ricky Leon Murphy decided to create this website when he was working towards a master’s degree in astronomy, and he still keeps it updated regularly, along with the assistance of his wife, Chanthirar. The site has been the recipient of several awards over the past few years, and visitors looking for basic and accessible information about the world of astronomy will not be disappointed. Near the top of the homepage, visitors will see a number of thematic areas, including “Our Galaxy”, Cosmology”, “Exoplanets”, and “Astrophotography”. In the “Our Galaxy” section, visitors will find a number of short and informative essays on our own galaxy, along with pieces about the evolution of formation of other galaxies. Visitors will also appreciate the wide range of images available in the “Astrophotography” section, which happens to include both professional and amateur images. [KMG for Internet Scout] |
Astronomy Picture of the Day
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. |
Auroras Paintings in the Sky
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/lessons/auroras/
Far north in the night sky, a faint glow appears on the horizon. Green and red flames of light stretch across the sky. A glowing curtain of light forms, waving and swirling above you. As the lights fade away the dark night closes over you once again. This site will show you what auroras look like on Earth and from space, explain how they are created, and show you where they can be found. Teach yourself using the "Self-Guided Lesson" button. |
Chandra X-ray Observatory
http://chandra.harvard.edu/
Home of NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory, where you can learn everything from the basics of X-ray astronomy to the intricacies of how Chandra functions. View digital images of Chandra's discoveries, learn about galactic navigation, track Chandra's progrss, submit a question to one of NASA's experts, and play interactive games online. |
Current Sky Information - "Sky at a Glance"
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/ep/starreport.html
This site by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics provides current sky information. Site explains what celestial bodies are brightest in a given month and how to locate them. Other links point to Sky Charts and Our Solar System. |
Deep Impact Home Page
http://deepimpact.jpl.nasa.gov/
The Deep Impact mission is the first to explore a comet's interior by using a spacecraft to create a crater, allowing us to look deep inside. Dramatic images from both the flyby spacecraft and the impactor will be sent back to distant Earth as data in near-realtime. These first-ever views deep beneath a comet's surface, and additional scientific measurements will provide clues to the formation of the solar system. Amateur astronomers will combine efforts with astronomers at larger telescopes to offer the public an earth-based look at this incredible July 2005 encounter with a comet. |
Earth and Sky Homepage
http://www.earthsky.com/
Internet home of the popular Earth and Sky radio program, a science program created by Deborah Byrd and Joel Block for kids. Each program is one and a half minutes long and provides a brief explanation of a particular science topic. Replay the radio shows and/or read along with the scripts. LEsson plans and other resources; games and quizzes. |
Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy/
World of Astronomy covers areas: Atmospheres, Calendars, Galactic Astronomy, Observational Astronomy, Remote Sensing, Solar System, and Stars. Includes an alphabetical index. Eric Weisstein's World of Science contains budding encyclopedias of astronomy, scientific biography, chemistry, and physics. This resource has been assembled over more than a decade by internet encyclopedist Eric W. Weisstein with assistance from the internet community. Eric Weisstein's World of Science is written and maintained by the author as a public service for scientific knowledge and education. Although it is often difficult to find explanations for technical subjects that are both clear and accessible, this web site bridges the gap by placing an interlinked framework of mathematical exposition and illustrative examples at the fingertips of every internet user. Eric Weisstein's World of Science, Wolfram Research, Inc., 100 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, IL 61820-7237 |
Finding Sources -- Physics and Astronomy
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p03_c07_s10.html
From Bedford/St. Martin's Press and Diana Hacker (editor of A Writer's Reference) comes this web guide to finding sources in the sciences. Starting with Databases and Indexes, it also offers Web Resources and Reference Books. A guide to documenting sources is included. Overall a balanced approach to finding all types of sources in academic subject areas. |
HubbleSite
http://hubblesite.org/
Home of NASA's Hubble telescope, where you can explore the heavens through the incredible photos that the Hubble telescope has sent back to earth. View digital images of Hubble's discoveries, read expert analysis of those discoveries, learn about the technology that powers the Hubble telescope and its digital imaging and transmission capabilities, play games, check out the reference desk, and explore Hubble's future. |
Night Sky from SPACE.com
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/
Your Sky Tonight: Daily updates, Planetarium Shows and Star Parties by State; Nightly Photo Features (such as Find the Felines: Cats in the Night Sky) Launcher: What's Up Tonight (Moon phases, visible planets and sky events.) Fact vs. Fiction: Reading Weather in the Sun, Moon and Stars (Some folklore and some real connections.) Understanding the Ecliptic and the Zodiac (The ecliptic runs along the center of the Zodiac. Learn how it all works.) False Dawn: All about the Zodiacal Light (The Zodiacal Light is sometimes called Fasle Dawn, for the many times it's tricked people.) Backyard Astronomy Resources: Spacewatch 101: Tips & Terms -- Basic terms and information to help you get started in backyard astronomy | Skywatcher's Guide to the Moon -- An introduction to viewing the Moon, with a printable Moon map. No telescope required! | Satellite Spotting: How to Find Iridium, ISS A host of interesting targets orbit Earth and are easy to spot, including satellites that can briefly outshine the brightest stars. | Telescope Buying Guide -- Cut through the jargon and hype to find a telescope that's right for you. |
Nine--8 Planets
http://www.seds.org/nineplanets/nineplanets/
This website is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each planet and the major moons in our solar system. Each page has my text and NASA's images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information. |
Official NASA Constellation-X
http://constellation.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Site offers information on studies of black holes and the life cycles of matter throughout the universe using a network of powerful X-ray telescopes. Excellent graphics and video clips, and clear descriptions of various astronomical phenomena combine to make this one of the most intriguing astronomy sites in the group. |
Physics and Astronomy
http://www.physlink.com/
The PhysLink.com is a comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference web site. In addition to providing high-quality content, PhysLink.com is a meeting place for professionals, students and other curious minds. |
Sky and Telescope at SkyTonight.com
http://skytonight.com/
Sky Publishing Corp. was founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen Spence Federer, the original editors of Sky & Telescope magazine. The company's headquarters are in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. In addition to Sky & Telescope and SkyandTelescope.com, the company publishes an annual magazine called SkyWatch as well as books, star atlases, posters, prints, globes, and other fine astronomy products. |
Sky and Telescope - Interactive Sky Chart
http://skytonight.com/observing/skychart/3308911.html
Create a custom naked-eye map of the whole sky for any place on Earth, at any time of day or night, on any date from 1600 to 2400. Our Interactive Sky Chart works in most Java-enabled Web browsers. |
Skymaps.com - Publication Quality Sky Maps & Star Charts
http://www.skymaps.com/index.html
Free sky maps each month for you to explore, learn and enjoy the night sky. |
Sky Server
http://cas.sdss.org/dr5/en/
This website presents data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, a project to make a map of a large part of the universe. We would like to show you the beauty of the universe, and share with you our excitement as we build the largest map in the history of the world. |
ESA Science and Technology - Rosetta
http://sci.esa.int/science-e/www/area/index.cfm?fareaid=13
The purpose of the European Space Agency (ESA) Rosetta Orbiter is "to study the origin of comets, the relationship between cometary and interstellar material and its implications with regard to the origin of the Solar System." The site provides a description of the orbiter, an overview of its flight (including "its first Earth swing-by" on March 4, 2005), news, summaries of related publications (with some links to full text), images, and a glossary. |
Galaxy Evolution Explorer
http://www.galex.caltech.edu/
Information on the U.S. electoral college, including its history, how it works, relevant law, allocation of electoral votes, results from past elections, deadlines for state officials, links to teaching resources, and a FAQ. From the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA). |
Genesis -- Search for Origins
http://www.genesismission.org/
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the funding agency for the Genesis mission [Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)] . Genesis is one of the competitively selected Discovery Program's missions. The Genesis mission will collect samples of the solar wind, material flowing outward from the Sun, and return these samples to Earth. Scientists will be able to compare the compositions of these samples with known compositions of the planets and help in the effort to understand how our solar system and its planets formed. Deep site offers information on the Mission, Science, Technology, Education, People, Multimedia, Gallery / for Community, Classrooms, Kids, Media. |
GRIN - Great Images in NASA
http://grin.hq.nasa.gov/
GRIN is a collection of over a thousand images of significant historical interest scanned at high-resolution in several sizes. This collection is intended for the media, publishers, and the general public looking for high-quality photographs. Please note that downloading these image files may take some time, although searching and browsing should be relatively quick. (NASA) |
Mars Exploration Rover Mission Multimedia
http://origin.mars5.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/
View the Mars Exploration Rover images. This image gallery will expand as the mission progresses. See also Mars images by topical category (canyons, craters, etc.) in the main Mars Exploration Program's Gallery. View the Mars Exploration Rover videos. Explore the Overview, Science, Technology, Mission, People, Features, Events, and Multimedia of this mission --and-- explore Mars for Kids, for Students, for Educators, for the Press. |
NASA - JPL: Solar System Simulator
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/
What does Jupiter look like from Venus? View our solar system's planets or moons from a variety of perspectives: as seen from earth, as seen from other planetary bodies, from different centuries, field of view, and more. You can also determine planetary or satellite orbits. An endlessly entertaining site from NASA. |
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Library
http://library.gsfc.nasa.gov/
The Goddard Space Flight Center Library, Code 292, Building 21, Greenbelt, MD 20771 -- Online resources include Newsletter, Children & Educator's Page, Library Catalog, Article/Paper Search Engines (some databases available to all), Journals, Books, Images, Technical Reports, Ask a Librarian, Virtual Reference Shelf, Subject Channels, Subject Guides, Reference eBooks, Project Libraries, FAQ, Web Search Engines. |
NASA's Return to Flight
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/rtf_flash/start.html
Since the Columbia tragedy of two years ago, NASA has spent a great deal of time getting ready for its next mission, and this well-thought-out website provides a host of important information about the next mission, which has a launch window beginning in May. Designed for the general public this site affords interested parties some unique insight into the details of both the enhanced shuttle system, the crew of the mission, and the specific objectives of the upcoming mission. Through the innovative interface design, visitors can view brief overviews of each section of the site, then proceed to learn more detailed materials about each area. The crew section of the site is quite nice as well, as it provides some insight into the work and duties of each crew member. Overall, the layout of the site is quite appealing, as are its various graphic elements. [Internet Scout] |
Night Sky from SPACE.com
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/
Your Sky Tonight: Daily updates, Planetarium Shows and Star Parties by State; Nightly Photo Features (such as Find the Felines: Cats in the Night Sky) Launcher: What's Up Tonight (Moon phases, visible planets and sky events.) Fact vs. Fiction: Reading Weather in the Sun, Moon and Stars (Some folklore and some real connections.) Understanding the Ecliptic and the Zodiac (The ecliptic runs along the center of the Zodiac. Learn how it all works.) False Dawn: All about the Zodiacal Light (The Zodiacal Light is sometimes called Fasle Dawn, for the many times it's tricked people.) Backyard Astronomy Resources: Spacewatch 101: Tips & Terms -- Basic terms and information to help you get started in backyard astronomy | Skywatcher's Guide to the Moon -- An introduction to viewing the Moon, with a printable Moon map. No telescope required! | Satellite Spotting: How to Find Iridium, ISS A host of interesting targets orbit Earth and are easy to spot, including satellites that can briefly outshine the brightest stars. | Telescope Buying Guide -- Cut through the jargon and hype to find a telescope that's right for you. |
NOVA: Origins, PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/origins/
Companion site for PBS series, Origins (Journey back to the beginning of everything: the universe, Earth, and life itself). Explore Inquiry, Interviews & More; Interactives & Slide Shows; and Resources |
NOVA: Spies That Fly, PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/spiesfly/
Companion site for the PBS series, "Spies that Fly" -- a new generation of pilotless planes fly, spy, and bomb in places too risky for human pilots. Explore Slide Show and Interview, Interactives, and Resources. |
Re-Living the Wright Way -- NASA
http://wright.nasa.gov/
Beautiful NASA site that celebrated 100 years of flight in 2003. Explore the Wright Brothers' Invention Process: Researched How Things Fly / Tested Theories / Developed Flight Control Systems / Developed Test Pilot Skills / Developed Propulsion Systems / The First Flight / Flight Development / Pushing the Envelope / Wright Brothers' Discoveries. Explore Lesson Plans, Simulations, Presentations, Activities, Photo Gallery, Related Websites, Aerodynamics Index. |
Space Environment Center, NOAA, U.S. Dept of Commerce
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/
National Weather Service provides Current Space Weather Conditions (Alerts/Warnings; Space Weather Now; Today's Space Wx; Data and Products) |
Space Flight from SPACE.com
http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/
Complete coverage of worldwide launch operations, with mission archives and more. Top feature today is "Flying in the Front Seats: A Look at STS-114's Commander and Pilot" followed by other Top Stories. |
Space Imaging from GeoEye
http://www.geoeye.com/gallery/default.htm
Excellent site is good for getting satellite images of any part of the world. The company operates a satellite that can see the entire earth. Its business is to sell those images, but you can view them for free. Its images have generated lots of news over the past couple of years, including the first imagery from above of the World Trade Center destruction and the U.S. Pentagon Building after the 9-11 attacks. --Schlein in Find It Online |
Space Views Image Gallery from SPACE.com
http://www.space.com/spaceviews/
Image Galleries (15 Years of Hubble); Image of the Day; Zoom Views Explore other areas of SPACE.com --> Science, Technology, Entertainment |
AAAS Policy Brief: Stem Cell Research
http://www.aaas.org/spp/cstc/briefs/stemcells/index.shtml
AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) established the Center for Science, Technology, and Congress in July 1994. Funded by a grant from the Burroughs-Wellcome Fund, the Center provides timely, objective information to Congress on current science and technology issues and assists the science and engineering community in understanding and working with Congress. The Center publishes the newsletter Science and Technology in Congress monthly when Congress is in session. In addition to a regular section covering new reports and publications, the newsletter reports on current S&T issues being discussed and debated in Congress. The Center conducts briefings for congressional staff and develops issue briefs that summarize current S&T policy issues and provide links to congressional hearings, news articles, and other resources. Stem cell research is currently a "hot" topic. |
Backyard Biology - National Zoo
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/BackyardBiology/default.cfm
There may be some who erroneously think that to learn about biology "in the field" it is necessary to travel to exotic locales. This fine site from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., effectively dismisses that notion soundly by using its own grounds as a lens for learning about the "backyard biology" that is present right within this major metropolitan area. The right-hand side of the site is well worth starting with, as it contains three thematic areas: "Celebrate", "Study", and "Protect". In each area, visitors may browse through a set of resources dedicated to science articles, identification guides, and other such materials. For those who are drawn to live webcams, the homepage also has a "Backyard Cam", where users may check out the live action in and around the birdfeeder on the grounds. Finally, visitors may also want to look through the online photo gallery, take a look through the "Urban Nature Watch" area, and learn about the plant of the month. [Internet Scout] |
Biology in Motion
http://biologyinmotion.com/
Dr. Saul's Biology in Motion: Bringing Biology to Life -- Original, entertaining, interactive biology learning activities. Tips for teachers included. Features include: Cartoon Mini-Lectures (Intestinal Gas, Enzyme Characteristics, Receptor and Signal as "Lock and Key"); Organize-It (Learn biology terms by dragging and dropping to show category relationships. Includes terms from a growing list of biology topics.); Evolution Lab (simulation tool to test effects of selection, mutation and chance on the evolution of a trait); ATP and Energy Storage (Find out why eating lunch really is like "recharging your batteries"); Fat Digestion and Bile (Find out why digesting cheesecake is like washing the dishes--even if you like cheesecake!); Thyroid Gland and Negative Feedback (A series of animations illustrating the role of negative feedback in regulating the level of thyroid hormone in the blood); The Cardiovascular System (Tutorial uses 3D animations to explain the basic design of the mammalian cardiovascular system); Cell Division Exercise (When a cell divides, what happens to its chromosomes? Drag and drop to find out if you know the answers. Exercise covers both mitosis and meiosis.); Urine Concentration in 3 Easy Steps (One of the most difficult topics in basic physiology is how the kidneys work. Here we focus on how the kidney tubules produce a concentrated urine.) All text, images, and programming in this website copyright 1998-2002 by Leif Saul. |
Biotech Adventures
http://biotech-adventure.okstate.edu/
This site is "designed to present the factual information regarding biotechnology in a way that will entertain both students and adults." The site features video clips on topics such as cloning and forensics, and introductory information about cells, cell reproduction, genetics, DNA replication, proteins, and related topics. Includes illustrations. From Oklahoma State University. --lii.org ["Site has moved ... stay tuned" notice appears, so I'll leave it up until my next visit.] |
Biotechnology Archives
http://www.library.ucsf.edu/collres/archives/bio/
Digital collection of GALEN, Univ of California, San Francisco (Archives include: Mission, Collections, Chronology of Biotechnology, Principles of Biotechnology) Established in November 1995, the Biotechnology Archives at UCSF seeks to document the leadership of scientists and corporations in the Bay Area in the development and growth of biotechnology. The mission of the Biotechnology Archives is to collect, preserve, maintain, and provide access to the original records of molecular biology research and biotechnology at UCSF and the greater Bay Area. These original records are of critical value to policy makers, including politicians and university administrators, as they are facing increasing demands for information and advice about biotechnology. These records are also vital to scholars, including historians, economists, and scientists, for the light that they shed on the growth and development of molecular biology research and biotechnology and the close inter-relationship between academic research and industry. |
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
"Where the wonders of the ocean come alive!" Birch Aquarium is the public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, in La Jolla, California. |
BugGuide.net
http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740
"We are an online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures. We enjoy the opportunity to instill in others the fascination and appreciation that we share for the intricate lives of these oft-maligned creatures." |
CancerQuest
http://cancerquest.org/
This site was created to teach the biology of cancer. No assumptions are made about previous knowledge of cancer or biology. The target audience for our site includes cancer patients, their families and friends, medical workers and others interested in the subject. We hope to inform the curious and empower current cancer patients and survivors of cancer with a better understanding of the disease process and the approaches currently taken in cancer treatment. (Emory University) |
Dendrochronology species database
http://www01.wsl.ch/species/
This database "currently contains the names of over 1,100 tree and shrub species for which tree rings have been analyzed in the published literature." Records include the authority and scientific and common names for each species. For approximately "seven hundred species with tree-ring data and chronologies available in the International Tree-Ring Data Bank (ITRDB)" additional dating information is also available. Also includes links to a bibliography and a multilingual glossary. |
Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org/
There are 1.8 million species of plants and animals known to reside on Earth. And an ambitious new project called the Encyclopedia of Life plans to catalog every last one of them. Over the next 10 years, the online encyclopedia intends to become an exhaustive database featuring descriptions, photographs, and maps for mammals and microbes alike. The project is an expensive one: It has already received $12.5-million in grants, and officials plan to raise more money in the future. But it should give researchers and other Web surfers unprecedented access to a wealth of biological and botanical information, says Jesse H. Ausubel, the chairman of the project, who is also the director of the Program for the Human Environment at Rockefeller University. —Brock Read (Chronicle of Higher Education) |
Finding Sources -- Biology
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/sciences/biology.html
From Bedford/St. Martin's Press and Diana Hacker (editor of A Writer's Reference) comes this web guide to finding sources in the sciences. Starting with Databases and Indexes, it also offers Web Resources and Reference Books. A guide to documenting sources is included. Overall a balanced approach to finding all types of sources in academic subject areas. |
Heart -- An Online Exploration
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/biosci.html
From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the human heart works tirelessly. In an average lifetime, the heart beats more than two and a half billion times, without ever pausing to rest. Like a pumping machine, the heart provides the power needed for life. This life-sustaining power has, throughout time, caused an air of mystery to surround the heart. Modern technology has removed much of the mystery, but there is still an air of fascination and curiosity. Explore the heart. Discover the complexities of its development and structure. Follow the blood through the blood vessels. Wander through the weblike body systems. Learn how to have a healthy heart and how to monitor your heart's health. Look back at the history of heart science. Soon, your fascination and curiosity may lead to understanding and respect. To learn more about the heart, try taking a look at some recommended resource materials, enrichment activities, and a brief glossary. --From Franklin Institute |
Human Body and Mind, from BBC Science and Nature
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
Fascinating BBC site explores the human body and mind. Features include: Interactive Body, Psychological Tests and Human Instinct. |
Index to American Botanical Literature
http://sciweb.nybg.org/science2/IndexToAmericanBotanicalLiterature.asp
The Index to American Botanical Literature has provided a service to the American botanical community for over a century, published initially in the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club and subsequently in Brittonia. Beginning in 1886, when Elizabeth Britton of The New York Botanical Garden was editor, the Index has provided bibliographic data both on books and articles in periodicals. In 1999, the Index went to an entirely electronic format. |
Insects on the Web -- BugBios
http://www.insects.org/
"The insects.org web site is designed, researched and produced by Dexter Sear at I/0 Vision from Hawaii. This site aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures." Colorful and information-packed site offers incredible pictures and descriptions of insects. An key to insect orders helps you identify insects. Links to other websites and resources. -- a Kraynak Best of Category (Best of the Internet) |
Kinsey Institute
http://www.indiana.edu/~kinsey/
This site provides information about the mission of the Kinsey Institute, and its history, publications, and research programs. It has selections from the famous "Kinsey Reports" of 1948 and 1953, including a photographic history of the project. Also includes biographical materials about Dr. Alfred Kinsey, a brief video clip of Dr. Kinsey, and a FAQ about the 2004 film "Kinsey." From the University of Indiana. |
Louis Pasteur et l'Institut Pasteur
http://www.pasteur.fr/pasteur/histoire/histoireUS/
This site provides an overview of the work of French physicist and chemist Louis Pasteur, who is known for his work in crystallography, fermentation, pasteurization, germ theory, immunology (including the rabies vaccine), and related fields. Includes highlights of his work, a timeline, a brief bibliography (mostly French titles), and a history of the Pasteur Institute in Paris. In English and French. |
Mascagni Home Page
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/mascagni/
The Anatomia universa is a comprehensive work of anatomy lacking only microscopic anatomy, histology, and the lymphatics of the skin. The beautifully executed plates depict the anatomical and skeletal structure of the human body in great detail. In addition, Mascagni included a series of plates that cover the abdominal organs, gravid uterus, placenta, and fetus. Paolo Mascagni's Anatomia Universa consists of 88 plates. Forty-four are hand-colored lithographs of anatomical preparations and 44 are outline plates containing nomenclature for identifying the anatomical parts in an accompanying volume of text. The plates are so large that the text block has never been bound and is stored in a large book-shaped wooden box especially constructed for that purpose. |
NSDL Scout Report for Life Sciences
http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/NSDL/LifeSci/Current/
Subject-specific report from the Internet Scout Project with reviewed links and annotations for the Life Sciences: Research, Education, General, Topic in Depth -- publication stopped in 2005 but archives are available. |
National Association of Biology Teachers: Instructional Materials [ppt, pdf]
http://www.nabt.org/sites/S1/index.php?p=25
For several years, the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) has created a number of very fine instructional materials designed for use in the classroom, and even seasoned educators will find new approaches to teaching bioethics, gene sequences, and other related topics on the site. The materials are arranged in one simple list, and they include lesson plans that take on the subject of forensic science and the world of the “hooey stick”. The “hooey stick” exercise is quite a bit of fun, and along with being aligned with National Science Education standards, it allows students to learn about empiricism and logic in science. Overall, there are some very good resources for educators here, and a few of the resources are so intriguing that even casual visitors may find themselves making repeat visits here. [KMG of Scout Report] |
Rediscovering Biology
http://www.learner.org/channel/courses/biology/index.html
Rediscovering Biology: Molecular to Global Perspectives (A professional development course for high school biology teachers) web site is designed as a companion to the video series (Annenberg/CPB), providing content, activities, and resources to help viewers deepen and extend their understanding of new developments in the field of biology. Includes an online textbook, case studies, expert interviewi transcripts, an image & animation archive, and glossary with units on these subjects: Genomics, Proteins and Phylogenetics, Microbial Diversity, Emerging Infectious Diseases, HIV and AIDS, Genetics of Development, Cell Biology and Cancer, Human Evolution, Neurobiology, Biology of Sex and Gender, Biodiversity, and Genetically Modified Organisms. |
What's News Science Update
http://www.accessexcellence.org/
Access Excellence -- the National Health Museum -- Science Updates Access Excellence, launched in 1993, is a national educational program that provides health, biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web. The program was originally developed and launched by Genentech Inc., and in 1999 joined the National Health Museum, a non-profit organization founded by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop as a national center for health education. Access Excellence will form the core of the educational component of the National Health Museum Website that is currently under development. Links and archives available, and additional sections such as Factoids, or the Living Skeleton. |
Whole Frog Project - Virtual Frog Dissection Plus
http://froggy.lbl.gov/
The DSD "Whole Frog" project is intended to introduce the concepts of modern, computer based 3D visualization, and at the same time to demonstrate the power of whole body, 3D imaging of anatomy as a curriculum tool. The goal of the Whole Frog Project is to provide high school biology classes the ability to explore the anatomy of a frog by using data from high resolution MRI imaging and from mechanical sectioning, together with 3D surface and volume rendering software to visualize the anatomical structures of the intact animal. Ultimately we intend to be able to "enter the heart and fly down blood vessels, poking our head out at any point to see the structure of the surrounding anatomy". A summary of this may be found in: LBL "Whole Frog" Project Summary. This work was done at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 1993-1995, and was sponsored at that time by the U. S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Research Division, Mathematical, Information, and Computational Sciences Division, John Cavallini program manager. Computers can't teach everything in anatomy, but they can teach some things better, either by themselves or through synergy with conventional methods. Try out this award-winning virtual frog- as a case in point. *Jump right into the Virtual Frog Dissection Kit. *Read an introductory lecture on the Whole Frog project that explains its pedagogical and technological basis, or a summary paper that emphasizes its Web aspects. *For live frog lovers .... Sounds of North American Frogs (a CD from Smithsonian Folkways). |
ASDL Digital Collection: Analytical Science
http://asdlib.org/
ASDL is an electronic library that collects, catalogs, and links web-based information and discovery material pertinent to innovations in curricular developments and supporting resources about chemical measurements and instrumentation -- analytical science. |
Chemdex
http://www.chemdex.org/
This site has been up and running since 1993 and contains more than 7,000 chemistry-related links. An easy to use, well-designed site loaded with information. Chemdex.org is based at the Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, England. |
Chemistry of How Things Work: General Chemistry Case Studies, from ChemCases.com
http://chemcases.com/
Chemcases.com is a National Science Foundation supported curriculum development project. Each ChemCases.com unit offers you a 50-minute lesson relating chemistry to responsible decision making in our new century. The cases provide capsules of knowledge that challenge and entertain. You can also dig deeper into the complete unit and find in-depth evaluation of the role chemistry plays in complex modern life. Students and educators come to chemistry with an enormous diversity. What if the curriculum linked to many of their common experiences? Wouldn't it become easier to make an impact, to have active learning, by showing how chemistry affects the mainstream of our lives? These ChemCases.com units are freely available for your use. Currently you will find Lessons on: Alcohol, Chemistry and You | Gatorade | NutraSweet | Silicones | Nuclear Chemistry and the Community | Cisplatin and Cancer | Refrigerants for the 21st Century | Olestra | Drug Pathways and Chemical Concepts | Fuels and Society--Chemistry and History of Automotive Fuels | Fuels and Society--Sixty Years of Tetraethyllead | Fuels and Society--How Lead was Finally Removed form Gasoline Fuel Cells ©2003 Kennesaw State University, Principal Investigator Laurence Peterson, Project Director | Matthew Hermes, Images | Gazchemistry, haveaheart and atomicman, copyright David Gaz. |
Chemistry.org: Science that Matters
http://www.chemistry.org/portal/Chemistry
Portal site from the American Chemical Society contains recent articles, grants information, and career development resources. Educational informaiton is provided for teachers and students from the K-12 level all the way to graduate school. |
Classic Chemistry
http://web.lemoyne.edu/~giunta/index.html
Classic Chemistry compiled by Carmen Giunta, Le Moyne College, Department of Chemistry Classic Calculations: More than 50 sets of quantitative exercises tied to and based upon classic papers from the history of chemistry. "Welcome. The principal purpose of this site is to post the texts of several classic papers from the history of chemistry (17th century on, I think). This site also contains pointers to a few other chemistry-related sites and supports my courses. The Calendar or "This Week in the History of Chemistry" , includes links to sites about the listed person or events. I intend to continue to add more classic papers. In addition, I will expand the texts of some papers which are currently listed as excerpts. So if you like what you see, drop in again and see what's new. I welcome comments and suggestions. Click here to send me e-mail at giunta@lemoyne.edu" [I can't tell if she is still adding to her site, but the historical information remains valuable.] |
Elemental Data Index
http://physics.nist.gov/PhysRefData/Elements/cover.html
From the National Institute of Standards and Technology, The Elemental Data Index provides access to the holdings of NIST Physics Laboratory online data organized by element. It is intended to simplify the process of retrieving online scientific data for a specific element. Instructions for using the database are included. |
EnvironmentalChemistry.com
http://environmentalchemistry.com/
This site provides chemistry, environmental and hazardous materials news, information & resources including: in depth articles; a detailed periodic table of elements; chemical database; hazmat emergency response guides; hazmat placarding information; and much more. |
Eric Weisstein's World of Chemistry
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/chemistry/
The Chemistry section of the World of Science organizes materials by Chemical Reactions, Experimental Chemistry, Geology, Inorganic Chemistry, Minerology, Organic Chemistry, Petrology, Quantum Chemistry, and an Alphabetical Index. This resource has been assembled over more than a decade by internet encyclopedist Eric W. Weisstein with assistance from the internet community. Eric Weisstein's World of Science is written and maintained by the author as a public service for scientific knowledge and education. Although it is often difficult to find explanations for technical subjects that are both clear and accessible, this web site bridges the gap by placing an interlinked framework of mathematical exposition and illustrative examples at the fingertips of every internet user. |
Finding Sources -- Chemistry
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p03_c07_s03.html
From Bedford/St. Martin's Press and Diana Hacker (editor of A Writer's Reference) comes this web guide to finding sources in the sciences. Starting with Databases and Indexes, it also offers Web Resources and Reference Books. A guide to documenting sources is included. Overall a balanced approach to finding all types of sources in academic subject areas. |
Guidelines for Safe Laboratory Practices in the Dept. of Chemistry - Yale University
http://www.chem.yale.edu/safety/index.html
Yale University offers an online comprehensive guide for safety in chemistry laboratories at this website. Students and teachers can find information about the best procedures to employ when in the lab and when operating lasers. Users can learn how to deal with chemical spills, personal injury, and other laboratory accidents. The website offers a safety checklist, a monthly inspection list, and a lab safety information card to ensure that laboratories are continuously maintained. The website also offers an extensive list of other safety websites. From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005. |
Houghton Mifflin College - Chemistry
http://college.hmco.com/chemistry/students/
Companion site for many chemistry textbooks in General Chemistry, General/Organic Biological, Introductory, and Organic Chemistry offers numerous resources including practice questions and other supplemental materials. |
Kitchen Chemistry
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Special-Programs/SP-287Spring-2006/CourseHome/index.htm
There is a great deal of chemistry going on in every kitchen, even though most cooks may not be cognizant of the various interactions going on in the pot, wok, or oven. MIT’s popular OpenCourseWare Initiative has recently made the contents of Dr. Patricia Christie’s course on kitchen chemistry available on this site. Visitors to the site can download the syllabus, take in some assigned readings (and recipes), and look over the assignments. The assignments include investigations that involve emulsifiers, ice cream, peer teaching, and pancakes, among other things. The site also includes links to helpful readings, such as those on chocolate, the health benefits of capsicum, and the world of gluten. For people who wish to bring back the frayed connective tissue between chemistry and the culinary arts, this site is absolutely essential. [KMG of Scout Report] |
NIST Chemistry WebBook
http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry/
The NIST Chemistry WebBook contains thermochemical data for over 7000 organic and small inorganic compounds, reaction thermochemistry data for over 8000 reactions, IR spectra for over 16,000 compounds, mass spectra for over 15,000 compounds, UV/Vis spectra for over 1600 compounds, electronic and vibrational spectra for over 4500 compounds, constants of diatomic molecules (spectroscopic data) for over 600 compounds, ion energetics data for over 16,000 compounds and thermophysical property data for 34 fluids. There are numerous ways to search for data on specific compounds including name, chemical formula, CAS registry number, molecular weight, chemical structure, or selected ion energetics and spectral properties. The NIST Chemistry WebBook is a comprehensive source for chemical and physical property data for chemical compounds. --RUSA Best Ref List |
Alternate Energy: Resources from coal to wind
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/
A new compilation of web resources by Gary L. Parsons, Engineering Librarian
at Florida Atlantic University. C&RL News, January 2005, Vol.66, No.1. |
Birch Aquarium
http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/
Part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, this aquarium offers volunteer opportunities, educational programs, and summer learning adventures. |
Earth As Art
http://earthasart.gsfc.nasa.gov/
"Welcome to the Earth as Art Gallery! Here you can view our planet through the beautiful images taken by the Landsat-7 satellite - and most recently, the Terra Satellite's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER). This gallery of images uses the visceral avenue of art to convey the thrilling perspective of the Earth that satellites provide to the viewer. In late 2003, we added a new set of images from Landsat 7 and ASTER. They are spread throughout our gallery - but have each been labeled as "new". Enjoy!"[May be slow loading.] |
Energy Tutorial
http://www.nfcrc.uci.edu/EnergyTutorial/
National Fuel Cell Research Center, University of California, Irvine --presents an excellent energy tutorial, complete with quiz questions. The mission of the NFCRC is to facilitate and accelerate the development and deployment of fuel cell technology and fuel cell systems; promote strategic alliances to address the market challenges associated with the installation and integration of fuel cell systems; and to educate and develop resources for the various stakeholders in the fuel cell community. |
Environmental Literacy Council
http://www.enviroliteracy.org/index.php
"We believe that teachers are the key to the quest for environmental literacy - and they need better resources. Towards that goal, the Environmental Literacy Council has assembled top scientists, scholars, economists and educators to provide direct support to local teachers. Our programs bring the best minds on environmental issues into individual classrooms across the country. Expert advisors provide practical teaching resources in a wide variety of projects, available both in print and online." Site offers information on Air & Climate, Land, Water, Ecosystems, Energy, Food, and Environment. |
Finding Sources -- Environmental Sciences
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/sciences/
From Bedford/St. Martin's Press and Diana Hacker (editor of A Writer's Reference) comes this web guide to finding sources in the sciences. Starting with Databases and Indexes, it also offers Web Resources and Reference Books. A guide to documenting sources is included. Overall a balanced approach to finding all types of sources in academic subject areas. |
Finding Sources -- Geology
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/sciences/
From Bedford/St. Martin's Press and Diana Hacker (editor of A Writer's Reference) comes this web guide to finding sources in the sciences. Starting with Databases and Indexes, it also offers Web Resources and Reference Books. A guide to documenting sources is included. Overall a balanced approach to finding all types of sources in academic subject areas. |
Houghton Mifflin College - Geology
http://college.hmco.com/geology/students/index.html
Companion site for several geology textbooks in Physical Geology and Historical Geology offers numerous resources including practice questions and other supplemental materials. |
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
http://www.iaea.org/index.html
The IAEA is the world's center of nuclear cooperation and works for the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. |
NASA Earth Observatory
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
This public access site is designed to provide visitors with current satellite images and information about earth's environment and how environmental changes are affecting the landscape. Earth Observatory (NASA) -- Deep offerings in these sections: *Data and Images: Atmosphere, Oceans, Land, Life on Earth, Heat and Energy *News: Welcome to the Newsroom, your one-stop source for the latest news on Earth science research. NASA news announcements, summaries of headline news, listings of new published research, and more are here and are updated each week. *Reference: Here in the Library you can access reference materials on everything found within the Earth Observatory. View the glossary to learn more about the terminology and concepts which are presented on this site. *Missions: (The Mission Control presents information on current and planned Earth observing missions.) *Experiments: (You are now in the Experiments section. Listed below are interactive experiments that can be used to teach all ages about the art and science of space-based Remote Sensing. The experiments focus on how NASA uses Remote Sensing to study how and why Earth changes.) *Features: Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the mysteries of climate and environmental change. (Features in the areas of Atmosphere, Oceans, Land, Life on Earth, Heat & Energy, Remote Sensing) |
Ocean Channel
http://www.ocean.com/
Site features the latest news, studies, and warnings about the condition of the earth's oceans -- information about ocean travel, a gallery of ocean photos, Poseidon's library of sea stories, links to hundreds of sites featuring everything from ocean gear to conservation groups. |
PEER Strong Motion Database Introduction
http://peer.berkeley.edu/smcat/
The PEER Strong Motion Database contains 1557 records from 143 earthquakes from tectonically active regions, processed by Dr. Walt Silva of Pacific Engineering using publicly available data from Federal, State, and private providers of strong motion data. This work was supported in part by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center through the Earthquake Engineering Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation under Award number EEC-9701568. |
ReefBase: A Global Information System On Coral Reefs
http://www.reefbase.org/
ReefBase is the world's premier online information system on coral reefs, and provides information services to coral reef professionals involved in management, research, monitoring, conservation and education. Offers: --data and information on the location, status, threats, monitoring, legislation, and management of coral reefs in 131 countries | extensive data on coral bleaching, with 3999 records between 1963 until 2005 | state-of-the-art online mapping-system allowing custom-made maps of coral reefs and related datasets (recommended!) | extensive bibliography of publications, with 23311 reef-related references, 3662 of which can be downloaded! | free access to 200 Megabytes of downloadable datasets (incl. GIS) |
Shedd Aquarium
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
Find out about animals and exhibits at this Chicago aquarium, where you can Ask Shedd about an aquatic topic, such as caring for a home aquarium, or a particular animal at the aquarium. |
theImage.com -- Minerals
http://www.theimage.com/
There is now data on 172 minerals, and 866 photos. Web page author promisees more is coming in the fall (a mini-geology course, and more digital photography). The site currently offers Mineral Gallery | Gemstone Gallery | CloseUp Gallery | Digital Photography | Introduction to Faceting | Crystalography | Bibliography on Minerals and Gemstones | Gifology -- study of the GIF |
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USGS GEO-DATA Explorer
http://geode.usgs.gov/
Use GEO-DATA Explorer (GEODE) to access, view, and download information from geo-spatial databases containing a broad spectrum of data produced by the USGS and other government agencies. |
Water Cycle, from USGS
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html
Site by the United States Geological Society. Earth's water is always in movement, and the water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Since the water cycle is truly a "cycle," there is no beginning or end. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle, with these processes happening in the blink of an eye and over millions of years. Title: Water Science Basics-Diagram available in 57 languages. |
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOi)
http://www.whoi.edu/
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, nonprofit research facility dedicated to the study of marine science and to the education of marine scientists. It is the largest independent oceanographic institution in the world. |
Climate Timeline Tool
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/ctl/
Designed as an online tool allowing users to examine climate change and variability at different time scales, the Climate TimeLine has been developed through a CIRES Innovative Research Grant through the NOAA Paleoclimatology Program which is part of the National Climatic Data Center. The work has been conducted with the assistance of the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), located at NOAA's Boulder Laboratory. |
Disaster Finder
http://disasterfinder.gsfc.nasa.gov/
If you're looking for the latest links in disaster information, the Disaster Finder finds them for you, and even lets you preview your selections with brief site descriptions. All sites are clickable from the Disaster Finder's category screens. The Disaster Finder also allows you to perform quick or detailed searches of its links database. Disaster Finder is a service developed and maintained by the NASA Solid Earth and Natural Hazards Program (Code YO), NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA. This service was created for the disaster community at-large so that the best links in disaster information could be found quickly and easily. (Over 645 links for you to choose from) |
Drought for Kids
http://drought.unl.edu/kids/
Describes what drought is ("not just a lack of rainfall"), and explains how droughts are tracked, the damage they can cause, and how to plan ahead and conserve water. Offers career information about people who study droughts and climate. Includes a glossary, maps and graphs, and a game area with crosswords and jigsaw puzzles. From the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. |
Global Volcanism Program
http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/
The data presented in this section have been compiled by Smithsonian volcanologists over the past three decades and represent an updated electronic version of Volcanoes of the World (Simkin and Siebert, 1994). The volcano and eruption data are freely available, although users are strongly cautioned to consider the many uncertainties discussed under Frequently Asked Questions and Data Criteria pages (linked below). See About "Volcanoes of the World" for acknowledgements and citation guidelines. |
NOAA - National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
Comprehensive site covers Warning & Forecasts (with clickable map), Graphical Forecasts, National Maps, Radar, Rivers, Air Quality, Satellite. SKYWARN, the Severe Weather Spotter Program is currently featured on the home page: This volunteer program with more than 230,000 trained spotters, helps keep communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports to NOAA's National Weather Service. Training is conducted by each local Weather Forecast Office. |
NOVA - Wave That Shook the World
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami/
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Corporation (PBS) NOVA program about the December 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. The site includes interactive features on the anatomy of a tsunami and several historical tsunamis, and information about preparing for tsunamis. Also includes a teache | |