Science information on the web

If you are interested in science there are plenty of things to look at on the Web. The following list of sites should provide a good place to start your search.

General science

• Discovery.Com
  The on-line versions of the Discovery channel with links to all sorts of topics including science.
• Mad Scientist Network
  If you have any scientific questions you want answered then try this site.
• New Scientist
  The on-line version of the well known magazine featuring topical science issues.

Astronomy

• Asteroid and Comet Impact Hazards
  News and reports from NASA about their programmes monitoring impact hazards.
• Bradford Robotic Telescope
  Find out what is happening at this observatory site. Includes a Schools Astronomy Project.
• Earth and Moon Viewer
  See the earth and moon from all sorts of perspectives including a topographic map of the earth and satellite photos of major cities.
• NASA
  A large site with plenty to explore
• Windows to the Universe
  An American educational site with plenty of interactivity.

Biology and Wildlife

• BugClub
  a good site for the young entymologist.
• The Human Anatomy Online
  Images and descriptions of many parts of the human body.
• Natural History Museum
  Explore the wonders of the museum including the latest exhibitions.

Chemistry

• Sheffield ChemPuter
  An interactive chemistry calculator for students.
• 3-D Modular Structures
  A database of images for key chemical structures.
• Web Elements Interactive Periodic Table
  An on-line periodic table with accompanying information for each element.

Geology

• Mineral and Gemstone kingdom
  Plenty of information about rocks and gems including an A-Z and links to other useful resources.
• Planet Diary
  A comprehensive guide to earth matters and phenomena with regular updates about what is happening now.
• Rockwatch
  The UK's leading club for young people interested in the Earth, rocks, fossils and minerals.
• Volcanoes
  Photos and information about volcanoes around the world including current activity.

Physics

• Albert Einstein
  Find out all about the renowned physicist and listen to him explain E=mc².
• Amusement Park Physics
  A site exploring the physics behind rollercoasters.
• Atomic Archive
  A site charting the history of the atomic bomb.
• How Stuff Works
  Explanations on how things around us actually work - from car engines to tornadoes.
• Physics 2000
  An interactive journey through modern physics.