Science
The following general link is useful for general science questions
Scientific American
Astronomy
A series of pages containing links to resources useful to students.
Nine Planets:
A Multimedia tour of the universe.Information about the planets, their satellites, comets, spacecraft and missions. Ever wonder how to say Jupiter in Turkish? Well you can find that information here!
Welcome to the Planets Page
This page from NASA includes information about each planet in our solar system as well as many NASA expeditions. Lots of pictures, but limited information. This site is not as great as Nine planets.
Views of the Solar System
This site is packed with information. Includes sections on each planet, comets, asteroids, great astronomers, planetary data, and more! Information is in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Stars and Galaxies
Nice multimedia approach to astronomy with lots of movies and sound clips so if you dont have a fast modem and/or computer consider passing this one by.
Auroras: paintings in the sky
What are auroras? What makes them happen? Where can you see them? These questions and more are answered at this site. Plus this site is very well designed.
The Web Nebulae
Theres a whole universe beyond our solar system, see hundreds of images of it here. Includes a good introduction to Nebulae.
Ask an astronomer!
E-mail a real-live astronomer your questions on astronomy .
Biology/Anatomy
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Wildlife Migration
Some animals are travelers and the trips they take can be awe inspiring. Visit this site funded by the Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project to learn about migration. There is information on tracking almost anything that migrates with the seasons: prosaic robins, hummingbirds, loons, bald eagles, orioles, whooping cranes, bats, and whales of the right, gray, and humpback varieties. This is an excellent resource especially for teachers and also offers information on what triggers migration and the effects of habitat loss.
(All ages)
Site: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
Cells Alive!
Get small. Really really small at this site where you can actually watch cells and other microscopic organisms move! An excellent place to see biology in action, a must for science teachers and every lover of the mysteries of our world.
(All ages)
Site: http://www.cellsalive.com/
Endangered Marine Animals
Over three-quarters of the earth may be filled with oceans, but still animals from whales to turtles have become endangered. This site gives us information about the history, the habitats, the life, and the current status of each of these unique and special animals of the sea.
(All ages)
Site: http://www.nmfs.gov/
Fly Lab
Control life. Well at least life through the virtual reality of a computer. Choose the genetic makeup of two flies and watch what happens to their offspring at this fascinating and very educational site.
(Grade 6 to adult)
Site: http://cdl-flylab.sonoma.edu/edesktop/VirtApps/VflyLab/IntroVflyLab.html
Learning Guide for the Human Brain
There is no other part of the human anatomy so complex yet so mysterious as the human brain. Visit this site and click on different parts of the brain to find out what they do and what they look like. A must site for understanding the human body.
(All ages)
Site: http://uta.marymt.edu/~psychol/brain.html
Paleontology Without Walls
Bones become rock which we call fossils. In order to understand the present, we must explore the past. Visit this site to learn all about dinasours and other fossils. Excellently organized, this site not only explains all about the different fossils, but gives you an understanding of the history of change.
(All ages)
Site: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/exhibits.html
Tour the Human Heart
From even before we are born, this most important organ keeps are blood and thus our lives flowing. Take a tour of the human heart at this site developed by the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Click on a part of the heart and learn more about it. Another excellent site in the study of human anatomy.
(All ages)
Site: http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
Biology
An excellent page of informative links by presidential biology medallist Ken House
biology4kids
This site is nicely organized and explains the basic concepts of biology very well. However, it doesnt go much beyond the basics. This is a good site to use when youre just beginning to learn biology. There are also quizzes to test your knowledge.
Dictionary of Cell Biology
This site is of limited use to high school students, its simply too detailed, and the dictionary doesnt have many basic biology definitions. However, if you have a specific word in mind give it a try!
Primer on Molecular Genetics
This site is aimed at providing information on concepts involved with the Human Genome Project. However, it is also a good source of basic information about human genetics. Includes definitions, images, and descriptions.
The Human Genome Project,
with reports and statistics on the project. This is a good sight for someone who already knows some basic information on genetics and the Human Genome Project. Very advanced.
Cells alive!
A great site with understandable information on a wide variety of topics including: the HIV virus, allergies, antibodies, bacteria, parasites and more. Lots of great pictures, some are animated.
The Origin of Species
A hypertext version of the book by Charles Darwin. The work that set forth the whole theory of evolution.
Neuroscience
Information about the brain and the nervous system in general. Topics include, brain anatomy, circulation, language and the brain, brain disorders, the spinal cord, neurons, sensory systems, and the effects of drugs on the brain.
Milestones In Neuroscience,
research milestones from 4000 B.C. to 1981.
Human Anatomy On-Line
A really interactive web page full of information about the human body. This page makes full use of advanced web page capabilities so if youre browser cant handle Java applets, or you have a really slow modem, you might consider passing on this one.
Web Elements
An interactive Table of Elements. Includes detailed statistical information about each element. Even includes some comics.
chem4kids
This site is nicely organized and explains the basic concepts of chemistry very well. However, it doesn't go much beyond the basics. This is a good site to use when youre just beginning to learn chemistry.
The ChemPuter
Isotope Patterns, Element Percentages, Oxidation state, Electron accountancy, VSEPR, MLXZ. Calculate all this on the web.
Analytical Chemistry Basics
Includes topics such as Chemical Equilibrium, Titration, Electrochemistry, and Spectroscopy. Also, a few graphics and movies. A good source of information for students in IB or AP Chemistry.
Chemistry and Biology Educational Documents
A wide variety of educational documents organized alphabetically. Some definitions include graphics and formulas. This resource may give information that is more specific than youll probably need, but its worth a shot.
The Learning Matters of Chemistry
This site takes full advantage of all the latest web technologies. If youre computer or your connection is slow, this site may be frustrating. Theres lots of useful information here on basic and advanced chemistry principles. There are graphics, movies, exercises, educational software to download and more!
Computer Science
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming Using C++
A very complete online Object Oriented Programming tutorial. This site explains the concept of OOP, but does not attempt to teach the C++ programming language.
C++ Annotations
Very complete tutorial on the C++ programming language.
The Internet Text Project
A collection of useful documents on using the Internet. Texts include: a very incomplete Internet Glossary, A very detailed guide to the Internet, a WWW FAQ, and a great web site called Entering the World Wide Web: A Guide to Cyberspace This site includes basic, easy to understand information about the Internet along with graphics.
A Beginners Guide to HTML
The definitive basic guide to HTML from NCSA.
A Beginners C++
Online C++ textbook. A good resource, but most of the book is available as a postscript file which means you have to download it. You cant view the book in your web browser.
Ecology
Environmental Experts Papers
Papers from the UN on the following topics: environmental consulting, environmental engineering & impact assessment, environment and Internet, and Legal Aspects.
Geology
Ask-a-Geologist,
I used this resource just once for a paper I was writing on flooding. A good resource if you have a specific question about geology. Be sure to read the rules at the top of the first page.
Meteorology
weather & climate information
Articles and fact sheets on climate change and other information including good, basic information on the greenhouse effect with graphics. Also specific information on climate change in Australia.
Weather Forecasting
A single web page with hints on general information.
Weather Observations
A single web page on making observations about the weather.
Physics
Physics FAQs
Wide variety of information about Physics in these areas: general physics, particle and nuclear physics, quantum physics, relativity and cosmology. This site answers a lot of interesting questions.
Laser Information
no pictures, but lots of good information on light, lasers, uses of lasers, and laseriums.
Contemporary Physics Education Project,
An interactive, multimedia site that is, at times, a bit too broken up. If youre looking for a pleasant tour of the atom go here. If you are looking for a site full of densely packed information, dont go here. Current features including particles and fusion.
High-Energy Physics
A great site about particle physics with good explanations, lots of information, and graphics.
Polymers & Liquid Crystals
This web site has a very simple and attractive design. It also contains lots of information, graphics, and animations about polymers & liquid crystals. Even includes online chemistry experiments you can do if you have the Macromedia Shockwave plugin.
Physics Problems
Need some supplemental physics problems to get ready for your next test? Go here for questions and answers on a wide variety of physics topics.
Errors in Physics Books
Cant seem to get the right answer for that physics question? Maybe your book is wrong! Go here and find out! Many high school physics books are covered, including the one I used in high school.
Nuclear Physics-Past, Present, and Future
This site, written by 3 high school students, covers nuclear physics including related environmental and political issues. Great site!
Physics Tutorial
Not comprehensive, but altogether a pretty good site. This web site is like half of a physics book online.
Radioactive Decay Calculator
A useful tool for checking the amount of an element left after an amount of a radioactive element has been decaying for a specified amount of time.
Zoology
Information about many animals
Basically a list of links to information about specific vertebrate animals. This site also has background information about animals and images.
Other Wonderful Science Links
A planetarium is a round theater where images are projected onto a
hemispherical domed ceiling. Usually, the displays are simulations of
the clear night sky, as seen from Earth. Planetarium shows with music
and good narration are ideal for gaining a basic understanding of
astronomy while being entertained. The Talbert and Leota Abrams Abrams
Planetarium is located on the Michigan State University campus in East
Lansing, Michigan.
The Adler opened on May 12, 1930 as the first planetarium in the Western
Hemisphere, and continues today to interpret the exploration of the
Universe for the broadest possible audience. This mission and issues
facing the astronomy education community are explored by the Adler's
president in his homepage commentary.
AIDS resources
http://www.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/AIDS_HIV/
This site from Yahoo offers a broad range of resources and information,
from technical medical research to consumer-based newsletters.
Alzheimer Web page
http://werple.mira.net.au:80/~dhs/ad.html
Links to Alzheimer associations in the United States and Australia; an
alzheimer FAQ; links to research laboratories; a list of research labs
and home pages related to geriatrics and alzheimer's disease; links to
articles and books about alzheimer's; information on conferences and
research grants; look at how other people plan to cure Alzheimer's
disease using the search patent database.
This site contains classified ads, press releases, archives journals,
international medical resources, and listings of medical resources on
the Web, as well as AMA membership information, a medical student
section, federation directory and a listing of state, local, and
specialty societies.
History of human genetics organizations; ASHG organizational
information; how to become a member of ASHG; ASHG publications;
genetics-related social issues policy statements; The American Journal
of Human Genetics; ASHG newsletter; annual meeting information; search
membership directory.
Archaeology
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/ArchNet/
ArchNet serves as the World Wide Web Virtual Library for Archaeology.
This server provides access to archaeological resources available on the
Internet. Information is categorized by geographic region and subject.
An imageless homepage is also available.
Bill Nye, public television's Science Guy, runs this online laboratory.
Check the program guide for information about each of the program's 64
episodes. Every entry includes a summary, fast facts about that shows
topic, links to related Web sites and at least one home experiment.
Also: Send e-mail to Bill or download sound and video clips.
The aims of this electronic version of the BMJ are to publish rigorous
accessible information that will help doctors improve their practice and
will influence the international debate on health.
Cell
http://www.cell.com/
Cell is the leading international journal of biological sciences.
Published biweekly, it includes original research articles on molecular
biology, biochemistry, cancer research, cell biology, developmental
biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neurobiology, plant
biology, structural biology and virology.
Information on diseases, health risks, prevention guidelines and
strategies; vaccine information for international travel; publications,
products, and subscription services; scientific data, surveillance and
health statistics; funding (contracts, cooperative agreements and
grants, RFPs; training and employment opportunities; information
networks and other information sources.
Enter element name or symbol or click on the periodic table and get element's atomic number and weight, states, energies, oxidation and electrons, appearance and characteristics, reactions, radius, conductivity, abundance and other forms. Also available is a unit conversion calculator and an ideal gas calculator.
Cockroach World
http://www.nj.com/yucky/roaches/index.html
Learn all about cockroaches on the self-proclaimed "yuckiest site on the
Internet." Spend a virtual day with a cockroach, listen to a cockroach
hiss, ask Betty about cockroaches, share a cockroach story -- or learn
how to kill a cockroach.
The Discovery Channel's Web site offers a wide variety of interactive
stories with film, music, photography and illustration. Each day of the
week has a theme. Tuesday, for example, focuses on nature. Site is
updated daily.
U.S. Geological Survey information on earthquakes in general and on
recent catastrophic earthquakes. Includes access to photographs,
teachers guide and other information. Also includes pointers to other
sites.
Field Museum
http://rs6000.bvis.uic.edu/museum/
Virtual tours of exhibits at the Field Museum of Natural History in
Chicago, including photos, sound files and movies. A related gopher
offers detailed information on the museum's collections. Ticket and
events information.
Owned, operated, and financed by the City of Los Angeles Department of
Recreation and Parks., the Griffith Observatory has been a major Los
Angeles landmark since 1935. It is visited by nearly two million people
each year and ranks seventh on the list of major tourist attractions of
southern California. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood,
where it commands a stunning view of the Los Angeles basin below.
Thousands of people enjoy the view from its balconies, especially at
night.
Earthquake information from the National Geophysical Data Center in
Boulder, Colo. Data on earthquakes from 2150 BC to the present.
The futurist's home page includes links to his columns, other musings
and a list of Internet resources.
This site provides publicly available archived data, tools and resources
for astronomers, and links to areas of general interest to educators,
students and the media.
Huntington's disease
http://neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/mcmenemy/facinghd.html
Electronic version of a handbook for people with Huntington's disease
and their families. Book includes background on the disease itself, such
as risks, how it is passed on, coping with the diagnosis.
Hurricanes
http://wxp.atms.purdue.edu/hurricane.html
This is a list of Atlantic hurricanes over the past several years.
Provided are charts on the track of each storm plus a text-based table
of tracking information. The table includes position in latitude and
longitude, maximum sustained winds in knots, and central pressure in
millibars. The chart color-codes intensity.
Hurricanes
http://www.yatcom.com/neworl/weather/whatis.html
Site contains background on hurricanes, such as how they form.
A site geared toward teachers and students. Includes a teachers guide on
hurricanes as well as lots of information about what the site calls "the
greatest storms on earth."
The Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Minnesota was
established with the mission of developing new molecular genetic
technologies and applying these technologies in the clinic.
An interactive clearinghouse for UFO resources on the Internet.
Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_human.html
This is a site for the Visible Human Project, an outgrowth of the NLM's
1986 Long-Range Plan. It is creating a complete, anatomically detailed,
three-dimensional representations of the male and female
human body. The current phase of the project is collecting transverse
CAT, MRI and cryosection images of representative male and female
cadavers at one millimeter intervals.
A guide to molecules and their connection to mathematics. Elementary level covers water, energy and matter and atoms and molecules. Middle and high school levels deal with introductory concepts, including mass, volume, density, geometry and mathematical equations.
Math/Science
http://www.tc.cornell.edu:80/Edu/MathSciGateway/math.html
This is a resource page for Internet information on math geared to
students in grades 9 through 12. Here you'll find the way to Ask Dr.
Math, MathMagic, a cryptography archive, an online math dictionary and,
every student's favorite: fractals and geometry.
Mayaquest
http://mayaquest.mecc.com/index.html
The MayaQuest Cycling Expedition took place from February-April of 1995
and provided students with an interactive learning experience while
working with cyclist Dan Buettner and his team to explore and uncover
clues to the collapse of the ancient Mayan Civilization. This Internet
center allowed thousands of classrooms around the world to track the
bicyclists, to discuss the expedition with other participants and
experts, and to create and use curriculum resources.
This site offers a brief historical tour of the world-renowned clinic,
answers frequently asked questions about receiving treatment there and
provides medical news and information. Other highlights: a staff
directory, job opportunities and information about educational programs.
The site is searchable by keyword.
The only research organization in the United States devoted to women's
health and physical activity. Information about research, publications,
resources and events.
Facts and figures on the foundation and on the disease.
NASA newsroom
http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/hqpao/newsroom.html
This site contains updates on NASA activities, biographies of NASA
officials (including astronauts), reports that NASA has to prepare for
Congress and other information.
This Web site associates the broad community of science and
technology with the purposes of further knowledge and advising the
federal government.
Begun as a one-room Laboratory of Hygiene in 1887, the National
Institutes of Health today is one of the world's foremost biomedical
research centers, and the Federal focal point for biomedical research in
the U.S.
Nature
http://www.nature.com/
Nature offers summaries of articles appearing in the British journal of
science, links to related resources and information on authors.
IVI Publishing brings you this site of health care information featuring
information from the Mayo Clinic. Includes new health-related topics
weekly, online forums, a library and community bulletin boards.
Project Galileo
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo/
This site offers information about Project Galileo, including photos
obtained from the Hubble Space Telescope.
This site, from Duquesne University, provides detailed explanation of
rheumatoid arthritis and its effects on the body.
ScienceDaily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
Contains news on everything from astrophysics to zoology; updated daily
with press releases from leading research centers. Also has hotlinks to
other useful science/technology sites. Eventually will be able to
search by topic for science-related articles.
Scripps Oceanograpic Institute
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/announcements/announce_predict.html
Site contains the map and other data associated with the new map of the
ocean floor. The map was made using recently declassified information.
This site is a branch of NASA and provides information on solar activity
such as eclipses. There are also links to other NASA sites.
Solar system
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
This is an essay about our solar system with text, pictures, sounds and
an occasional movie. Each of the planets and major moons in our solar
system is briefly described and illustrated with pictures from NASA
spacecraft. With a few clicks, you can see images that only a few
decades ago could only be dreamed of. There are also many links to
other related Net resources including hundreds of pictures and movies.
It is updated regularly as new information is published.
Community College of Southern Nevada's planetarium, in North Las Vegas,
Nev. onOrbit magazine, a publication of the college, is an easy-to-read look
at astronomy, and it's available at this site.
A collection of papers and other information regarding telecommuting.
The U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, Calif. provides information on
how to decrease earthquake hazards and losses, as well as lists large
earthquakes worldwide. Visitors to the site can even listen to
seismograms.
Volcano World
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
Volcano World. Gotta know about volcanoes in a hurry? This is probably
the place to find it. In addition to information about volcanoes, you
can also send questions directly to a volcanologist.
You could call this index the Internet Weather Channel. Compiled by the
National Weather Service, the Weather Information Superhighway lists
dozens of sites for weather updates and climate prediction. The Weather
Underground Section lists university weather services -- another area
offers regional climate centers and gives information on droughts, heat waves, hurricanes and
blizzards. You'll also find international weather, satellite images, and
weather maps and movies.
The world health body's home page site.
Biotech
http://biotech.chem.indiana.edu/pages/contents.html
Offers several educational resources/guides; science resources; a
reference room with a Biotechnology Dictionary to look up unfamiliar
terms or a Biotechnology Resource Database to look up links to other
sites based on keywords; professional resources for anyone considering
graduate school or searching for biotechnology researchers,
organizations or conferences.
HealthPartners
http://www.healthpartners.com/
Information about HealthPartners, including their mission statements and
divisions; resources from various divisions, including Center for Health
Promotion, HealthPartners Department of Neurology, St. Paul-Ramsey
Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine
St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Search the e-mail address database. Links to other medical- and
health-related resources on the Web.
Minnesota-based resources for the arts and sciences, learning, community
services, weather and government.
Bibliographic database on research, programs and results which relate to
the use of satellite remote sensing for disaster mitigation. A
compilation of abstracted articles published since 1981 in areas
including: Fires, Eruptions, Earthquakes, Landslides, Flooding,
Hurricanes, Tsunami, Avalanches, Tornadoes, Cyclones, Droughts, Diseases
and more.
Presented by NASA, this Web site gives an overview of Near Earth
Asteroid Rendezvous, the first spacecraft to orbit an asteroid. Mission
summary includes details about the spacecraft's size and
characteristics, a picture of the NEAR's trajectory profile and the
mission objectives and information about the science group team leaders;
links to a FAQ, NEAR fact sheet and released documents from NASA about
NEAR. Also has links to other Discovery missions.
The Hubble Space Telescope's photographs of the surface of Pluto. Along
with two resolutions of a surface map of Pluto, there are three
resolutions of an entire planet picture, as well as PostScript and Adobe
Acrobat PDF illustrations of the planet's orientation during the
picture.
This site provides phone numbers and background information on the
foundation as well as the disease. It also contains links to other rare
disease sites on the Internet.
Xplore Science
http://www.xplore.com/xplore500/medium/science.html
For armchair scientists or PhDs. Links to science-related sites. Review
the table of elements, tour museums, look at gems, learn about the space
shuttle or find out what the Human Genome Project is.
