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Science Online
Here you will find websites pertaining to the sciences, including not only biographical information on scientists, but also general information on astronomy, biology, chemistry, computers, earth science, general science, genetics, marine science, physics, and the weather. Our editors researched and compiled these resources to aid you in your study of science, selecting sites because they both complement our product and are of high quality. We hope these links will help you put the contents of your Facts On File online database into a broader context.*
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Science @ NASA
http://science.nasa.gov/
NASA provides exciting and well-illustrated articles on the latest news in astronomy and space technology. Although news is the primary focus of this site, it also provides some basic information on the solar system, space travel, and rocketry.
HubbleSite
http://www.hubblesite.org/
This site offers illustrated facts about the Hubble telescope and its instruments, as well as images taken with it and news on the latest discoveries made using Hubble.
Welcome to the Planets
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/
This site, maintained by the California Institute of
Technology, offers images and information on all of the planets, as well as some
of the exploratory spacecrafts and instruments used by NASA. Detailed captions
describe NASA's exploratory missions and findings. The site also includes links
to a glossary of terms.
A Space Library
http://samadhi.jpl.nasa.gov/
Explore the planets at this site maintained by NASA's Jet
Propulsion Laboratory. A "Solar System Simulator" provides views of any of the planets or their moons as seen from other planets, moons, or spacecraft. Surface maps for each planet give a more detailed perspective; artistic renderings of the planets are also available. Back to Top
The Biology Project
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/default.html
The Biology Project at the University of Arizona offers
problem sets and tutorials, interactive activities, and additional online
resources on such subjects as biochemistry; chemicals and human health;
Mendelian genetics; and developmental, molecular, human, and cell biology.
Featured activities include interactive versions of classic experiments. Some of
the entries can be read in Spanish or Portuguese.
A Guided Tour of the Visible Human
http://www.madsci.org/~lynn/VH/tour.html
This site provides an introduction to anatomy through over
18,000 digitized sections of the human body. Key word searches allow users to
locate and view specific body parts through actual scans and MRIs. Interactive
annotations provide explanations of key anatomical concepts. The site is linked
to the National Library of Medicine's Visible Human Project, the aim of which is
to produce anatomically-detailed, three-dimensional representations of both the
male and female human body.
Virtual Pig Dissection
http://www.whitman.edu/biology/vpd/main.html
This Whitman College (Walla Walla, Washington) site takes
you step-by-step through the dissection of a fetal pig (viewing requires special
applications). Click on one of eight study guides to view photographs of the
digestive system, for example. A preliminary photo identifies the external
region to be studied, while additional photos use graphics to clearly mark and
identify parts. A quiz section allows you to test yourself on the information
provided in each of the study guides.
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Environmental Chemistry.com
http://www.environmentalchemistry.com/
This site offers information on the basics of chemistry and on the environmental impact of chemical waste and nuclear power. An overview of the atom and a glossary of terms provides basic information, while a molar calculator and an interactive Periodic Table of Elements offer more in-depth information. Numerous articles cover such diverse topics as the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, hazardous materials transportation and disposal, and the impact of garbage on wildlife.
General Chemistry Online!
http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
Detailed and extensive information on every aspect
of general chemistry can be found at this site. A periodic table with pop-up
information on the elements, a graph pad, feature articles on the applications
of chemistry, a gas law calculator, chemistry tutorials, a trivia quiz, and a
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Computer Basics
http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/lessonintro.htm
Learn the basics of computer use through a series of
illustrated lessons on computer types, applications, input, processing, output,
storage, communication between computers, software, and programming. Quizzes
follow each lesson. The site also provides a glossary of computer-related
terms.
Computer Museum History Center
http://www.computerhistory.org
This site from the Computer Museum History Center in
Mountain View, California, traces the history of the computer from 1945 through
1990. Special timeline exhibits document the developments of the Internet and
the microprocessor. Search by keyword to find information about a computer,
person, or event. Of the museum's collections, which include photos, films, and
videos, at present only artifacts are accessible via the Web
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USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
http://earthquakes.usgs.gov/
This site, maintained
by the U.S. Geological Survey, provides illustrated information on earthquake
activity and seismographic research. An almost real-time list displays the
location, magnitude, and depth of the most recent earthquakes. Precise maps show
the location of the earthquakes. More detailed information is available for
historic earthquakes. Another section of the site focuses on the geologic causes
of earthquakes, basic seismology, and information on research centers.
Museum of Paleontology's Geology Web Pages
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html
These Web pages, from the University of California at
Berkeley's Museum of Paleontology, offer users an introduction to geology and a
research guide through the museum's vast online resources. Study any geological
era, major or minor, with the aid of photographs and internal links to the
museum's collections. The site also provides an extensive multimedia glossary of
geological terms.
NASA's Earth Observatory
http://www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov
A public service provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Earth Observatory provides graphical charts of trends and changes in the global environment. Explanatory articles discuss many of the issues highlighted on the site. Custom make moving charts of global temperature fluctuations across any time period for which data exists. View algae blooms in the world's oceans. "Visible Earth," a section of the Earth Observatory website, offers a catalog of photographic, radar, and composite images of the planet Earth, all taken from orbit by satellites.
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EPA Global Warming Site
http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/index.html
This Environmental Protection Agency site provides a wealth of information about global warming and its relationship to climate change, emissions, and human action.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
http://www.oilspill.state.ak.us/
The causes and long-term environmental effects of the 1989 oil spill off the coast of Alaska are explored in detail, as well as efforts to protect and restore threatened Alaskan habitats.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Homepage
http://www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/
The National Wildlife Federation provides online resources to plan landscapes and gardens with the needs of local wildlife in mind. A gallery shows that backyard wildlife can be pretty as well as environmentally friendly.
Biomes of the World
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/
This Missouri Botanical Garden site highlights diverse ecosystems found on land and in water. Information on what defines each of six of terrestrial biomes is provided, along with photographs and maps of where biomes are found throughout the world. Aquatic ecosystems are also discussed.
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NOVA Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/onlinelibrary.html
This page of the PBS Web site is an alphabetical list of past broadcasts of the
award-winning science program NOVA. Search by program title or by subject to find a
particular program's companion Web site. These informative sites use a combination of
text, graphics, and photos, include a transcript of the program, and offer interaction
(some require special applications); some even allow you to view the program itself. Some
of the topics NOVA
has covered include AIDS, El Niņo, the ice age, and sharks. Each site offers
additional resources, links to other sites, and provides a forum via
e-mail.
How Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/
This site offers easy-to-read explanations on how stuff works, covering a variety of topics from internal combustion to animal camouflage to the science of urban legends.
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.com/
The Web site of San Francisco's Museum of Science, Art, and
Human Perception, Exploratorium features online exhibits and Webcasts that
present scientific content within a cultural or sometimes artistic framework.
While the range of material is not comprehensive, the exhibits, which include
topics such as the CERN particle accelerator and the science of baseball, are
very interactive and present complex material in an appealing way. The site has
a digital library for searching current and past exhibits and will respond to
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Genetic Science Learning Center
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
If you ever wanted
to extract DNA from peas or simulate the glow of a firefly, this site from the
University of Utah shows you how to do it. Search by four basic headings or
according to your needs as a teacher, student, or parent. Subjects such as blood
types and chromosomes are explained in language that is easy to understand.
While the site engages the reader with fun activities and experiments, it also
discusses serious topics such as genetic disorders.
DNA from the beginning
http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/1/concept/index.html
This site offers an animated history of genetics, with concepts ranging from the basic tenets of inheritance to the latest discoveries in DNA research. Each section includes a gallery, audio and video clips, a biography of a major scientist, and a quiz.
The Human Genome Project Information Web Site
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/
Prepared by the U.S.
Department of Energy's Human Genome Project, this well-organized site updates
the project's latest findings. Using colorful illustrations, it provides basic
information about genetics and DNA, as well as overviews of topics such as
chromosome mapping, gene therapy, and ethical issues. Resources include a
timeline, a history of the project, and links to books, articles, and current
media references.
Southwest Biotechnology and Informatics Center
http://www.swbic.org
An educational site on the many uses and applications of biotechnology, with a focus on bioinformatics and genome analysis. Offers activities, tutorials, and a few educational games, as well as more in-depth information. Back to Top
WHOI Marine Operations
http://www.marine.whoi.edu/
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute site provides information on marine research
vehicles. Diagrams of the vessels and descriptions of deep-sea research cruises are
provided. The site emphasizes vessel design over marine research findings. It includes
information on Deep Submergence Vehicles (ALVIN), Remotely Operated
Vehicles (ROVs), and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), as well as several
specific research vessels.
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Math.com
http://www.math.com/
This site specializes in homework help for math subjects ranging from addition and subtraction to calculus and beyond. Six mathematically-based games illuminate key concepts.
MathWorld
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/
MathWorld provides a thorough database of articles on mathematical concepts, the history of math, and recreational mathematics.
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The Particle Adventure
http://www.particleadventure.org/
This site is devoted to a thorough understanding of
particles and their place in physics. The centerpiece of the site is a thorough,
illustrated introduction to the nature of particles, discussing not just what
scientists know but how they know it. A timeline shows how particle theories
have changed over time, and articles from the Particle Physics News discusses
those questions currently being debated. The site is available in several
languages and includes a glossary.
Physics 2000
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl
Physics is explained interactively at this site, maintained
by the University of Colorado at Boulder. Animated applets demonstrate physical
reactions by allowing you to manipulate objects and see how they respond.
Explanations for these reactions are given in dialogue form. Emphasis is given
to observable physics and its real-world applications.
Interactive Physics and Math with Java
http://www.physics.otago.ac.nz/Physics100/simulations/Gamelan/
Basic physics experiments are explained here with animated
applets, some of which are interactive. Brief captions describe the physics and
math involved in each animation.
Selected Physics Labs
The list below provides links to top physics labs. These sites provide information about the latest research in physics as well as educational information about key concepts in this topic.
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)
http://www.bnl.gov
Cornell Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics (LEPP)
http://www.lns.cornell.edu
European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN)
http://www.www.cern.ch
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
http://www.fnal.gov
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
http://www.lbl.gov
Los Alamos National Laboratory
http://www.lanl.gov
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)
http://www.slac.stanford.edu
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The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
http://www.princeton.edu/~mcbrown/display/faces.html
This site traces the involvement of African Americans in the
sciences, profiling the lives and work of specific scientists. Graphs chart
which sciences African Americans have been most involved in, as well as the
percentage of Chemistry Ph.D.s issued to African Americans in the U.S. for each
year since 1983. An essay analyzes the future of African Americans in
science.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
http://www.invent.org/book/
The National Inventors Hall of Fame honors those scientists
who have conceived great technological advances in the U.S. Brief biographies
describe the scientists' lives and inventions.
The Nobel Channel
http://www.nobelchannel.com/index.html
The Nobel
Prize honors individuals for their achievements in Physics, Chemistry,
Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics. The Web site describes
a brief history of each prize and outlines the life and accomplishments of the
last two people to receive the award. Feature articles offer a closer look at
the research and accomplishments of particular honorees. An Interactive Learning
Studio helps students explore and question the works of past prize winners.
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Forces of Nature
http://library.thinkquest.org/C003603/
This site
explores the causes and consequences of natural disasters. Introductory captions
offer basic information on natural disasters, while photographs and animations
provide a more visual explanation. Descriptions of recent and historic disasters
emphasize the damage caused by these disasters, as do the personal stories of
survivors. Information is also provided on prediction, preparation, and
prevention of natural disasters. Suggested experiments, quizzes, and a glossary
supplement the text.
Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment
http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/eae/index.html
This site, written by the Atmosphere, Climate, and
Environment Information Programme, contains a wealth of information on the
atmosphere and how human pollution affects it. Topics include acid rain, air
quality, atmosphere, climate change, global warming, ozone depletion,
sustainability, and weather. Most sections offer both beginning and advanced
information, and all are animated and cross-linked to related
entries.
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