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<HTML><HEAD><TITLE></TITLE></HEAD> <BODY BGCOLOR="#ffffff"><CENTER><a name="top"><IMG ALIGN="MIDDLE" SRC="gifs/scienc~1.gif"></a></CENTER> <HR> <CENTER><IMG SRC="gifs/alpha1.gif" ALIGN="TOP" usemap="#alpha" border=0></CENTER> Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum <A HREF="http://ag.arizona.edu/BTA">http://ag.arizona.edu/BTA</A> Take a cyberwalk through the American Southwest's oldest botanical garden. The Arboretum was founded in 1920, in Superior, Arizona, just outside metropolitan Phoenix. Visitors will find photos and descriptions of various habitats and gardens such as Desert Plants, A Garden for All Seasons, and the Cactus Garden. Other Categories: Environmental Science Gardening Keywords: plants 1990 Census Lookup <A HREF="http://www.census.gov/cdrom/lookup">http://www.census.gov/cdrom/lookup</A> The 1990 Census Lookup page provides an exhaustive amount of data. Detailed geography data (sorted by county, state, or tract) is available. The information ranges from gender trends to population statistics. Zip codes across the country are accessible, as are urbanization and rural trends and congressional districts. Other Categories: Geography Keywords: population , statistics <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="a">A</A> Bouillabaisse Of Fascinating Facts About Fish <A HREF="http://www.wh.whoi.edu/homepage/faq.html">http://www.wh.whoi.edu/homepage/faq.html</A> This is a great site with a number of interesting facts that are usually only found in the dusty pages of an encyclopedia. The difference is, this site has a bright presentation and a pleasing display of fish photos. Here you will find the answers to marine mysteries such as, is life found at all depths of the ocean and can fish swim backwards. View pictures of the Moray Eel, a sleek Sting Ray, and the Herring, to name just a few. Other Categories: Biology Zoology Keywords: fishes , marine life , salmon , sturgeon AEGIS <A HREF="http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/aegis/index.html">http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/aegis/index.html</A> AEGIS is a Geographic Information Systems research laboratory located within the College of Environmental Design at the University of California, Berkeley. There are links to AEGIS projects in the Virgin Islands, Indonesia, and Rocky Flats, Colorado. Other Categories: Environmental Science Universities Keywords: environmental design , geography , UC Berkeley AGEN Biomedical <A HREF="http://www.agen.com.au">http://www.agen.com.au</A> This site is of some interest to the layman, but is more likely to be used by those users in the medical and veterinary professions. AGEN Biomedical specializes in the areas of immunobiology and rapid diagnostic testing. This Web contains vivid color electron-micrographs which show the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. AGEN also offers a chance for professionals to talk to its staff scientists. Other Categories: Biology Disease Keywords: diagnostic testing , medical resources Agricultural Sites <A HREF="http://ageninfo.tamu.edu/agriculture.html">http://ageninfo.tamu.edu/agriculture.html</A> Although not the most aesthetically pleasing site, there really is a wealth of information to be found here. There are hundreds of links to everything pertaining to agriculture including the Environmental Sciences Division, Enviro Web, the National Wetlands Inventory, and Purdue University. Other Categories: Agriculture Web Resources Keywords: horticulture AIPS Home Page <A HREF="http://www.cv.nrao.edu/aips">http://www.cv.nrao.edu/aips</A> Visitors to the AIPS home page will find out about the Astronomical Image Processing System, a software package for calibration, data analysis, image display, plotting, and other ancillary tasks on astronomical data. Link to AIPS newsgroups and FAQs, or access AIPS memos and AIPSletters. Learn how to retrieve AIPS or how to order it online. Images illustrate how AIPS works. Other Categories: Astronomy Computer Software Keywords: calibration , data analysis , image display Air Weather Association <A HREF="http://www.infi.net/~cwt/awa.html">http://www.infi.net/~cwt/awa.html</A> This site is offered by the Air Weather Association (AWA), which consists of present and former members of the USAF Air Weather Service and of the U.S. Army Air Corps Weather Service. They provide links to other sites offering weather-related information such as the Interactive Weather Information Network (IWIN) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Classifieds are presented offering weather equipment sales and service, and job postings. Other Categories: Environmental Science Military Weather Keywords: meteorology Aircraft Modification Directorate <A HREF="http://www.am.wpafb.af.mil">http://www.am.wpafb.af.mil</A> The AMD Mod Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, produces this excellent site. It provides a detailed overview of the Center's vision, goals, and mission as a major U.S. Air Force facility for the modification of aircraft and for research and development in aircraft fabrication and manufacture. The home page features instant access to many very well-written and completely illustrated articles and inventories, along with a wide range of information on base news and various military and civilian programs. There are also local-access links to nationwide weather reports and maps. The sites and subsites contain superb, large color graphics of numerous aircraft, as well as complete virtual tours of the Air Force Museum. Other Categories: Engineering Military Physics Science Resources Space Sciences Keywords: aircraft manufacture , aircraft modification , military aircraft , military history , U.S. Air Force Alfred Wegener Institute <A HREF="http://www.awi-bremerhaven.de">http://www.awi-bremerhaven.de</A> Established in 1980 and named after the geophysicist and polar researcher, Alfred Wegener, the Institute is a national research center dedicated to polar and marine scientific studies. There is a map of the various research stations in the Antarctic, complete with a summary of each project, photos, and an overview of the expeditions. In addition, there is information on the meteorology observatory program. Other Categories: Geography Physics Weather Keywords: Greenland , marine science , meteorology , polar science American Institute of Chemical Engineers <A HREF="http://www.che.ufl.edu/WWW-CHE/aiche">http://www.che.ufl.edu/WWW-CHE/aiche</A> Users can learn here about the AIChE's mission, history, and upcoming meetings. Most important are the programs and activities sponsored by the Institute. Review the technical forums, continuing education programs, and sponsored research that supports "excellence in education." Through the Discussion Forum, engineers will find a place to exchange ideas, as well as keep up with the latest developments in the industry. Links are provided to other related Web sites. Other Categories: Chemistry Organizations American Society of Engineering Technology <A HREF="http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~aset">http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~aset</A> This comprehensive site is full of links to a multitude of engineering organizations and activities. Provided by students at the University of Central Florida, users may access an electric car project page which then links to companies developing electric cars. Follow links to home pages of members of the Society, some of which are quite creative. A long list of related engineering links, like the Society of Women in Engineering and the Naval Research Laboratory, are also available. Other Categories: Engineering Universities Animals Around the World <A HREF="http://www.chicojr.chico.k12.ca.us/staff/gray/animals.html">http://www.chicojr.chico.k12.ca.us/staff/gray/animals.html</A> This site is a project for junior high students and contains graphics on various animals, wildlife and aquatic life. There is a database of fun facts and trivia presented by Sea World and Busch Gardens. Other Categories: Zoology Keywords: biology , marine life , Sea World Arctic National Wildlife Refuge <A HREF="http://www.igc.apc.org/refuge">http://www.igc.apc.org/refuge</A> The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is again in peril of exposure to oil and gas development. This site aims to educate the public to the beauty of the Refuge, and the dangers facing it, thus spurring public action to protect it. To that end, the site includes background on "The America's Last Great Wilderness," the threat oil exploration poses, international issues, and alternatives to development. An online form to join their mailing list is included. Those wishing to let Congress know their views on the Refuge will be notified at critical junctures. Other Categories: Environmental Science Nonprofit Organizations Politics Keywords: conservation , environmental activism , wildlife Arizona Geographic Information Council <A HREF="http://www.state.az.us/gis3/agic/agichome.html">http://www.state.az.us/gis3/agic/agichome.html</A> Coordination of the development and management of geographic information systems (GIS) and geographic data in Arizona is the goal of the Arizona Geographic Council. Publications and documents that address the bylaws and annual strategic plan are available for public review. The site also provides an extensive listing of geographic-related Web links. Other Categories: Geography States Keywords: Arizona Ashley Associates, Environmental Consultants <A HREF="http://www.gold.net/users/dy67">http://www.gold.net/users/dy67</A> This Web page is the virtual home of Ashley Associates, an environmental consulting group specializing in services for contaminated water and land. The features of this site focus on environmental research papers and articles, providing a wealth of knowledge on topics from landfill development to groundwater models. Other Categories: Environmental Science Geology Keywords: soil , water Asia Regional Agribusiness Project <A HREF="http://www.milcom.com/rap">http://www.milcom.com/rap</A> The Asia Regional Agribusiness Project is a five-year program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This program was created to assist USAID projects and missions throughout Asia. The projects include efforts in market information, environmental services, trade and investment facilitation, and regional analysis. Links to other agriculture and business sites throughout Asia, plus a worldwide list of upcoming agricultural events, are provided. Other Categories: Agriculture Economics International Commerce Marketing Keywords: Asia , environmental services , international trade Ask the Farmer's Almanac <A HREF="http://www.nj.com/weather/ask.html">http://www.nj.com/weather/ask.html</A> Here's a chance to ask a farmer one of those pesky questions you've always wanted to ask like: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Ask the farmer, and your question may be selected to be answered online. In addition, the almanac includes Heavenly Details, with astronomical facts on the night sky. Other Categories: Astronomy Humor Keywords: almanac , reference Astronomical Society of Australia <A HREF="http://www.rp.csiro.au/asa_www/asa.html">http://www.rp.csiro.au/asa_www/asa.html</A> In addition to the regular membership, meeting, awards and grants information, there are a few hidden resources in this electronic home of the Astronomical Society of Australia. Observers who locate the newsletter can get a run down of current research projects, collaborative ventures, and reported results from ongoing analyses. Also of interest is a section presenting the "How to become an astronomer" leaflet available for school-age children. Older students will find a listing of advanced programs. Other Categories: Astronomy K-12 Schools Organizations Astronomy <A HREF="http://info.er.usgs.gov/network/science/astronomy/index.html">http://info.er.usgs.gov/network/science/astronomy/index.html</A> The U.S. Geological Survey maintains this registry of Earth and Environmental Science Internet resources as a service to the research community. Links range from the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) through to the Millstone Hill Observatory, operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Westfdlische Wilhelms-Universitdt Muunster Astronomical Institute presented in both German and English. Other Categories: Astronomy Environmental Science Keywords: astrophysics , observatories , stars Astronomy and Space <A HREF="http://www.nuance.com/~cwbol/astro.html">http://www.nuance.com/~cwbol/astro.html</A> Astronomy fans! Drop everything and visit this fantastic space resource page. Links and information on all kinds of astronomical topics are featured. The list includes clubs and associations, newsgroups, beautiful space images, resource listings, comet data, Mars and S, Mars and Saturn details, and eclipse predictions. Links to additional resource pages and astronomy sites are also supplied. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Keywords: comets , planets , solar system Astrophysics Data System <A HREF="http://adswww.colorado.edu/adswww/adshomepg.html">http://adswww.colorado.edu/adswww/adshomepg.html</A> The main emphasis of this server is making data collected by NASA space missions available to astronomers. Besides ADS, a free software aimed at the astrophysics community, NASA's Astrophysics Data System provides a variety of astronomical data for the scientific community. Here is where you'll find over 160,000 abstracts and articles on astronomy and astrophysics. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Keywords: astrophysics , NASA Astrophysics Group at UC Santa Barbara <A HREF="http://www.deepspace.ucsb.edu">http://www.deepspace.ucsb.edu</A> Explore the latest accomplishments in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology, courtesy of the University of California at Santa Barbara's Astrophysics Department. This site presents a large array of up-to-date information on neutron stars, gamma ray bursters, accretion disks, stellar evolution, extragalactic objects, and cosmology from COBE, MAX, and ACME. You can submit requests for images from a Celestron C-14 remote observing telescope. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Universities Keywords: astrophysics , telescopes AstroWeb: Astronomical Internet Resources <A HREF="http://stsci.edu/net-resources.html">http://stsci.edu/net-resources.html</A> This Web site is sponsored by the AstroWeb Consortium and offers pointers to a vast compendium of astronomy-related subjects available via the Internet. Users can access astronomical Web, gopher, news, and FTP resources. Resources are also sorted by category, and headings range from Abstracts of Astronomical Publications to Data and Archive Centers, Pretty Pictures to Spaceborne Telescope. Also available here are links to related sites such the Swedish Institute of Space Physics and the Space Telescope Electronic Information System. Other Categories: Astronomy Environmental Science Publications Space Sciences Web Resources Keywords: astrophysics , observatories , research tools , telescopes Australian National Botanic Gardens <A HREF="http://155.187.10.12:80/index.html">http://155.187.10.12:80/index.html</A> The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintain 90,000 native plants from all parts of Australia. The site offers information for botanists, gardeners, or tourists, and features a different flower each week. Other home page links bring you to the ANBG Integrated Botanical Information System, a bibliography of plant identification, botanical glossaries, the Australian Nature Conservation Agency Libraries, the Center for Plant Biodiversity Research (CPBR), Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS), and the Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC). Other Categories: Botany Gardening Keywords: Australia , botany , conservation Aviation WWW <A HREF="http://macwww.db.erau.edu/www_virtual_lib/aviation.html">http://macwww.db.erau.edu/www_virtual_lib/aviation.html</A> Maintained by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, this home page specializes in aviation-related information. From airshows to flight simulation to air balloons, the links provided should cover any topic users choose to explore. View a selection from a large collection of air and space photographs or select a flight school from the nationwide listing. Other Categories: Space Sciences Travel A-M Keywords: aeronautics , airplanes , aviation Avida Artificial Life research group <A HREF="http://www.krl.caltech.edu/avida">http://www.krl.caltech.edu/avida</A> The Avida Group researches artificial life and genetics through their auto-adaptive genetics system in order to learn more about evolution from the unicellular level. The goal of these auto-adaptive genetic systems is to build an evolutionary system that exhibits processes and features similar to those of biological evolution. This site contains links to documents and papers written by Avida members and to related newsgroups. Other Categories: Biology Genetics Keywords: evolution , research papers <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="b">BG-Map</A> Botanical <A HREF="http://www.libertynet.org/~bgmap">http://www.libertynet.org/~bgmap</A> This site contains much information on plants and mapping procedures. There is detailed information on computerized mapping of gardens and links to related interests. Other Categories: Botany Gardening Keywords: plants Bill Nye the Science Guy <A HREF="http://www.seanet.com/Vendors/billnye/nyelabs.html">http://www.seanet.com/Vendors/billnye/nyelabs.html</A> Venture into the Cool Science Guy's Laboratories and find out the latest happenings. Program information, memos from Bill, and the Nye York Times await you there. Bill reveals his Top 20 sites, as well as a way cool list of great science books, sorted by subject--dinosaurs, bubble magic, chemistry, gravity, and lots more. Bill even has a Web Search tool, with tips on navigating the Internet to search out science topics. Other Categories: Chemistry Environmental Science K-12 Schools Parenting Personalities Space Sciences Keywords: parenting , teaching aid Biologists's Control Panel <A HREF="http://gc.bcm.tmc.edu:8088/bio">http://gc.bcm.tmc.edu:8088/bio</A> Created for the serious biology researcher, this site is provided by Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Unless you know your way around the laboratory, the information presented may be a bit intimidating. But if the X-linked chondrodysplasia punctata gene is your latest challenge, this is the place to be. Other Categories: Biology Science Resources Keywords: biology resources , genetic research Bug Hunt <A HREF="http://141.218.91.93:80/BugHunt/bughunt.html">http://141.218.91.93:80/BugHunt/bughunt.html</A> Bug Hunt simulates the effect of the predatory activities of birds on the composition of insect populations. This entertainment is also an educational resource for children and adults alike. The freeware can be downloaded; and users who do so will find themselves in a flowery meadow, transformed into a hungry bird searching for food. There is a complete list of directions for easier use. Other Categories: Biology Education Resources Zoology Keywords: microevolution , predation <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="c">Caltech</A> Women's Center <A HREF="http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~wcenter">http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~wcenter</A> The mission of the Caltech Women's Center is to work for the advancement of women in science and engineering. This home page offers general information on the Center. Users get information about the Center's distinguished speakers program and the distinguished speaker/dinner series from the online newsletter and calendar of events. This site also includes informative flyers about battering, acquaintance rape, and sexual harassment. Other Categories: Engineering Newsletters Science Resources Social Groups Universities Keywords: women in science and engineering , women's resources Canberra Organic Growers Society <A HREF="http://www.pcug.org.au/~jallen/cogs.htm">http://www.pcug.org.au/~jallen/cogs.htm</A> COGS is a nonprofit organization which provides a broad range of information on organic growing methods. Features here include a newsletter, growing statistics, information on monthly meetings, an overview of the aims and objectives of COGS, and a schedule of upcoming events. There is general information on the area of Canberra, Australia as well. Other Categories: Agriculture Environment Keywords: Australia , herbicides , toxic chemicals , vegetables Cat Fanciers' Home Page <A HREF="http://www.ai.mit.edu/fanciers/fanciers.html">http://www.ai.mit.edu/fanciers/fanciers.html</A> Any cat lover who would like access to a wide range of feline data will enjoy this site. Put together by a group of breeders, exhibitors and plain cat lovers, information on cat breeds, diseases, a glossary and a bibliography are available. Links to online cat clubs, rescue and shelter information, home pages, photos and commercial sites make this a comprehensive resource. Also look for animal welfare issues, cat shows and medical information. And don't miss the Feline Conservation Center where wild cats are rescued and treated. Other Categories: Veterinary Science Zoology Keywords: cats , felines CELLS alive! <A HREF="http://www.comet.chv.va.us/quill">http://www.comet.chv.va.us/quill</A> Visit this page to dive into the microscopic world of cells and viruses, with plenty of visual aid. A host of still images of bacteria, viruses, and cells are presented, as well as QuickTime movie files and animations. In addition, useful related sites, such as the WWW Server for Virology and the National Science Teacher's Association can be accessed via this page. Other Categories: Biology Science Resources Keywords: bacteria , microbiology , viruses Center for Integrated Systems <A HREF="http://www-cis.stanford.edu/cis_home.html">http://www-cis.stanford.edu/cis_home.html</A> The Center for Integrated Systems at Stanford University is actively involved in the development of trained graduates and high level research in the area of integrated systems. The center develops and researches hardware and software technologies in the engineering, management, and science disciplines. This site has information on various programs and activities, pictures of the campus, and information on their research programs. Other Categories: Engineering Operating Systems Keywords: colleges , electronic systems , Harvard Chemistry Home Page <A HREF="http://inorganic1.chem.ufl.edu/chem.html">http://inorganic1.chem.ufl.edu/chem.html</A> The Department of Chemistry, at the University of Florida, has provided this Chemistry home page as a resource document. Categories of links include electronic publications in computational chemistry, chemistry Web sites, gopher servers, electronic reference manuals, FTP servers, and databases. It is an extensive list which also includes newsgroups for those with the proper server. Other Categories: Chemistry Universities Keywords: computational chemistry , University of Florida China Lake Research and Technology Division <A HREF="http://peewee.chinalake.navy.mil:80">http://peewee.chinalake.navy.mil:80</A> This research organization is dedicated to support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. Accomplished through developments in technology, applications of research, management of facilities, patent licensing, and coordination with industry, the organization presents a technical library, reports of their projects, seminars, and publications. Other Categories: Engineering Government Organizations Government Research Military Science Resources Keywords: war , weapon technology Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory <A HREF="http://www.cmdl.noaa.gov">http://www.cmdl.noaa.gov</A> The CMDL researches atmospheric conditions in terms of their effect on climate and the depletion of the ozone layer. This site provides information on meteorology, aerosols and ozone depleting chemicals, and solar radiation. There are nice graphs, information on publications and news updates. Other Categories: Environmental Science Keywords: astronomy , Colorado , ozone , South Pole Coastal & Estuarine Oceanography Branch <A HREF="http://www-ceob.nos.noaa.gov">http://www-ceob.nos.noaa.gov</A> This resource, presented by the Office of Ocean and Earth Sciences, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provides information primarily on the physics of coastal waterways, the movement of the waters, and the causes of these movements. Visitors to this page can find tide and tidal current prediction, real-time oceanographic forecasts, and information on coastal ecosystem health projects. Other Categories: Science Resources Weather Keywords: oceanography , tides Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory <A HREF="http://www.cshl.org">http://www.cshl.org</A> Browsers interested in the molecular biology of cancer, the molecular aspects of plant development or genome research will want to stop at the Web site for this laboratory. Find out about the institution's goals, research and educational projects, scientific meetings, and published work, as well as historical highlights and recent achievements. Other Categories: Biology Genetics Health Resources Keywords: cancer , genome research , molecular biology , plants College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Cornell University <A HREF="http://aruba.nysaes.cornell.edu:8000/geneva.htm">http://aruba.nysaes.cornell.edu:8000/geneva.htm</A> The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station starts this site off. There is a picture of the Station along with pages providing access to it and its publications. Also available from this page are links to academic departments that include entomology, food science, horticulture, plant pathology, and affiliate sites. Other Categories: Agriculture Keywords: animals , entomology , horticulture , plants Comet SL-9 Images <A HREF="http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/comet.html">http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/comet.html</A> Compiled and presented by the National Space Science Data Center,these extensive scientific images of the collision of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet with Jupiter are indexed by observatory and by comet fragments. Most interesting are the distinct methodologies used by the different telescopes. The Hubble Space Telescope images are especially beautiful, as are the infrared images from the University of Hawaii. Observatories from around the globe are included along with brief summaries of how the images were made, what they represent, and how they may be interpreted. Other Categories: Astronomy Photography Science Resources Space Sciences Keywords: comets , Jupiter , space telescopes Coral Health and Monitoring Program <A HREF="http://coral.aoml.erl.gov">http://coral.aoml.erl.gov</A> The mission of the CHMP is to conduct research that will help improve and sustain coral reef health world wide. This site serves as a forum for the dissemination of information on current activities and projects underway by the CHMP. Users will find oceanographic data, coral health-related literature, satellite images, and historical data on the program. There are some interesting links such as the Coral Reef Initiative home page and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: marine studies , meteorology , NOAA , oceanography Covered Bridges of the Philadelphia Region <A HREF="http://william-king.www.drexel.edu/top/bridge/CB1.html">http://william-king.www.drexel.edu/top/bridge/CB1.html</A> Madison County isn't the only place with covered bridges. This page contains many photographs and descriptions of Philadelphia's covered bridges as well as several national sites. The engineering and the history of the bridges are discussed, and links to the Bridge Engineering Home Page and other related sites are provided. Other Categories: Engineering Travel A-M Keywords: Pennsylvania , structures Crystallography in Europe <A HREF="http://www.unige.ch/crystal/crystal_index.html">http://www.unige.ch/crystal/crystal_index.html</A> This is the Crystallography section of the Web Virtual Library and is a mammoth center for links to the world of crystallography, which deals with the forms and structures of crystals. Anyone interested in researching and studying crystallography can find a world directory, conferences, data and databases, employment, institutions, journals, news, projects, software, equipment suppliers, a virtual library, and more. Other Categories: Geology Web Indexes Keywords: bio-science , earth science , Web Virtual Library CSU BioWeb <A HREF="http://130.17.2.215/index.html">http://130.17.2.215/index.html</A> Funded by the Academic Opportunities Fund for Instructional Technology of the California State University system, this site presents a diverse selection of biology-related resources available on the Web. Users interested in the fields of Botany, Evolution, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Immunology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Paleontology, Virology, and other disciplines will find this a valuable resource. In addition, users will find other Science Servers and Web Search Engines. Other Categories: Biology Science Resources Keywords: botany , evolution , genetics , immunology , virology CSU Entomology Web Site <A HREF="http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entomology/ent.html">http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entomology/ent.html</A> View photographs and movies of insects including QuickTime movies of bees and potato bugs. Back issues of the Colorado State Entomology Newsletter are available online, and job listings are posted. Other Categories: Biology Science Resources Keywords: bioscience , entomology , insects <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="d">Dan's</A> Astronomy Home Page <A HREF="http://www.isc.tamu.edu/~astro/index.html">http://www.isc.tamu.edu/~astro/index.html</A> Dan Bruton at Texas A&M presents an astronomy page for examining current events, statistics, and pictures of celestial bodies. Learn about Saturn, Jupiter, comets, eclipses, and the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. Student astronomy organizations at the university, as well information on amateur astronomers are accessible here. Other Categories: Astronomy Current Events Physics Science Resources Space Sciences Keywords: celestial , comets , moons , planets , stars , sun Declassified Intelligence Satellite Photographs <A HREF="http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/dclass/dclass.html">http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/dclass/dclass.html</A> An executive order signed by the president in February 1995 allowed for the declassification of satellite photos collected by U.S. intelligence communities in the 1960's. The images can be sampled here. This site also allows access to the U.S. Geological Survey's home page, as well as the EDC (Eros Data Center Survey) home page. Other Categories: Astronomy Government Research Keywords: earth science , geological survey , satellite Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State <A HREF="http://www.okstate.edu/OSU_Ag/ansci.html">http://www.okstate.edu/OSU_Ag/ansci.html</A> The Department of Animal Science of Oklahoma State University sponsors this page with several sections highlighting links to such areas such as 4-H and youth information, the livestock section of the Web Virtual Library, agricultural colleges and universities, and other internet links. OSU course information and student information is also available. Other Categories: Agriculture Colleges Education Resources Environmental Science Universities Keywords: livestock , Oklahoma Department of Horticulture / University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign <A HREF="http://gopher.ag.uiuc.edu/Hort/Horticulture.Home.Html">http://gopher.ag.uiuc.edu/Hort/Horticulture.Home.Html</A> In addition to information on graduate and undergraduate programs in horticulture, this site also presents a nice assortment of agriculture, gardening, and horticulture sites available on the Web. Many resources of general interest to Web surfers are offered, as well as such Internet utilities as online libraries and search engines. Other Categories: Agriculture Gardening Keywords: botanical gardens Department of Industrial Engineering Home Page <A HREF="http://www.sun.ac.za/local/academic/bedr_ing/iehome.html">http://www.sun.ac.za/local/academic/bedr_ing/iehome.html</A> The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch offers programs in electronic and mechanical engineering. Visitors to the department's home page will find out about this South African institution's undergraduate and graduate programs, facilities, personnel, and projects. Also included is a brief history of industrial engineering and an overview of the profession. Links connect users to a number of other sites, especially those related to industrial engineering. Other Categories: Engineering Universities Keywords: electronic engineering , engineering history , South Africa Department of Physics and Mathematical Physics / University of Adelaide (Australia) <A HREF="http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/index.html">http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/index.html</A> The University of Adelaide in Australia sponsors this Web site, created to support shared knowledge in physics and mathematics. Access to the site introduces viewers to a Physics Note Board, which presents users with a host of posted articles on a variety of physics issues. A list of mathematical and theoretical physics seminars is provided, coupled with the home pages of physics students, proposals for a National Institute for Theoretical Physics, and a selection of additional Web links. Other Categories: Mathematics Physics Keywords: Australia , theory Department of Plant Pathology - University of Arizona <A HREF="http://ag.arizona.edu/PLP/plphome.html">http://ag.arizona.edu/PLP/plphome.html</A> The Department of Plant Pathology home page describes the educational resources, curriculum, and programs available at the University of Arizona In Tucson. Potential students will find tons of information about the department. There is also data on the American Phytopathological Society, the American Society for Micro Biology, and the Fungal Genetics Stock Center. Links to other universities with plant pathology departments include Cornell, Auburn, and Texas A&M. Other Categories: Biology Universities Keywords: colleges , horticulture , micro biology , phytopathological Digital Relief Map of the US (Image Browser) <A HREF="http://ageninfo.tamu.edu:80/apl-us">http://ageninfo.tamu.edu:80/apl-us</A> Remember those relief maps you fashioned out of flour and water for fifth grade geography? You'd paint the mountain one color, and the valleys and deserts another. Well, the Digital Relief Map of the U.S. is the same thing, only better. Click on any grid, and get an enlargement, accompanied by a grid map with coordinates. Click again to get an even bigger enlargement. Other Categories: Geology Maps Keywords: digital maps , top ten <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="e">e-Math</A> <A HREF="http://www.ams.org">http://www.ams.org</A> This is the electronic home of the American Mathematical Society. On this page, the Society provides a wealth of information about the programs, publications, and conferences it supports, as well as an impressive listing of links to employment opportunities, educational resources, and relevant math sites on the Web. The Society is also the source of CD-ROMs containing math and science information that can be ordered through subscription. Other Categories: Mathematics Physics Keywords: American Mathematical Society Earth Island Institute. <A HREF="http://www.earthisland.org/ei">http://www.earthisland.org/ei</A> Earth Island Institute in San Francisco, one of the world's leading environmental activist groups, develops and supports projects combating threats to the environment. EII's educational and activist missions and programs promote the conservation, protection, and restoration of the Earth, as well as the public awareness of these concerns. This complex, vital site gives you up-to-the-hour briefs on global ecological hot spots and human biospheric threats. Other Categories: Environmental Science Organizations Politics Keywords: Earth , ecology , political activism , pollution Earth Pledge Foundation <A HREF="http://www.earthpledge.org">http://www.earthpledge.org</A> This site is offered by the Earth Pledge Foundation created as a resource for enviornmental conciousness and human needs. They sponsor an Internet essay contest with rules and registration available from the site. There is a calendar of events, an art gallery with works created by acclaimed artist Robert Rauschenberg, a bimonthly publication featuring books pertaining to nature, and links to other sites with information related to the environment. Other Categories: Environmental Science Publications Keywords: conservation , ecology , nature Earth Science and Geology Links <A HREF="http://jacobson.isgs.uiuc.edu/earthsci_links.html">http://jacobson.isgs.uiuc.edu/earthsci_links.html</A> This site is provided as a part of the Illinois State Geological Survey site. It offers one of the most extensive indexes you will find of information related to earth science. Links include volcanology, structure and tectonics, stratigraphy and sedimentation, resource mining, paleontology, geology departments and schools, and much, much more. Other Categories: Geology Keywords: earthquakes , environment , tectonics , volcanos Earthquake Research Institute <A HREF="http://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp">http://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp</A> This site provides a wealth of information on earthquakes. If the information is not available from this site, then try one of the many links to such sites as the Southern California Earthquake Center, University of Minnesota, and University of Hawaii. Connections are also established to volcanic information. Other Categories: Geology Government Research Keywords: earthquakes , geophysics , Japan , seismology , volcanoes EcoNet <A HREF="http://www.econet.apc.org/econet">http://www.econet.apc.org/econet</A> The EcoNet page provides information on environmental issues. It is also a primary means for the members to distribute information about their projects and campaigns. Here are listings of organizations involved in EcoNet and topics of interest such as environmental law, wildlife and mushrooms and mycology. Other Categories: Environmental Science Keywords: ecology Edinburgh GIS Server <A HREF="http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/gishome.html">http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/gishome.html</A> Hosted by the University of Edinburgh's Department of Geography, this research site contains a wealth of information about Edinburgh's GIS (Geographical Information Systems) programs and the GIS branch of information science in general. These systems enable users to create "high tech maps," customized to their own purposes. Users will also find many related web sites linked to this home page. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: geography , maps EInet list <A HREF="http://www.einet.net/galaxy/Science/Mathematics.html">http://www.einet.net/galaxy/Science/Mathematics.html</A> Visitors to the Elnet List will find an extensive collection of information on science- and math-related fields. The site contains numerous links to various home pages representing such topics as vector analysis, applied math, and calculus. In addition, details on relevant academic organizations, periodicals, and computer software is available. Other Categories: Mathematics Science Resources Keywords: algebra , applied math , calculus , geometry Endangered Species in Australia <A HREF="http://www.erin.gov.au/life/end_vuln/End_Sp_Webb.html">http://www.erin.gov.au/life/end_vuln/End_Sp_Webb.html</A> The growing number of endangered species in Australia has been an issue of concern for many environmentalists. This site gives information about which species are endangered, where they are located, the things that are endangering them, and plans of actions for saving these species. For more information about this worthwhile cause, this site is a great place to contact. Other Categories: Environmental Science Nonprofit Organizations Organizations Keywords: animals , Australia , endangered species , environment , organisms Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) <A HREF="http://www.eren.doe.gov">http://www.eren.doe.gov</A> This U.S. Department of Energy site provides a single point of access to qualitative information on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. EREN is searchable by subject, alphabetical listing of sites, type of service, and type of organization. Other Categories: Environmental Science Government Organizations Government Research Government Resources Keywords: Department of Energy , energy Entertainment Technology Center <A HREF="http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/etc/index.html">http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/etc/index.html</A> The Entertainment Technology Center is a site sponsored by the University of Southern California, where the schools of cinema-television, and engineering are working on a project with communications and entertainment companies. The project, as described at the site, is an effort to develop new digital applications for transmitting sound, video, and data over networks. Use this site to stay up-to-date on technology and the latest developments. Other Categories: Engineering Television Universities Keywords: Southern California , technology , video Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (E-LAW) <A HREF="http://www.econet.apc.org/elaw">http://www.econet.apc.org/elaw</A> E-Law is an international network of public interest attorneys, scientists, and other advocates sharing expertise and legal and scientific information across borders in defense of the environment. This extensive linked index of world ecology trouble-spots in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East reaches back to 1993 and has links to the EcoNet and Environmental Law in America home pages. Other Categories: Environmental Science Government Law Legal Resources Keywords: environmental law , environmental protection , lawyers Environmental Management <A HREF="http://www.em.doe.gov">http://www.em.doe.gov</A> The Department of Energy maintains this site for both the Office of Environmental Management and the general public. Visitors to the site can get information by clicking on an information map, searching a database, or using menus. Some of the regulatory information of interest to citizens includes the Code of Federal Regulations, information on the National Environmental Policy (NEPA), state regulations, and Secretary of Energy notices. The Office of Energy Management also posts department newsletters, documents, and speeches, and even job listings. Environmental topics include polution prevention, waste management, and recycling programs. Other Categories: Environmental Science Government Law Government Organizations Government Resources Teaching Tools Keywords: environmental resources , teaching aids Environmental Research Laboratory <A HREF="http://glfs.eng.ohio-state.edu">http://glfs.eng.ohio-state.edu</A> The Department of Engineering at Ohio State conducts this research project which analyzes the physical characteristics of the Great Lakes, such as the water surface temperature, wave heights, and water currents. There are nice maps and satellite images. Other Categories: Environmental Science Maps Keywords: climatology , Great Lakes ERIN Database Gateway <A HREF="http://kaos.erin.gov.au/database/db.html">http://kaos.erin.gov.au/database/db.html</A> The Environmental Resource Information Network has a complete listing of Australian- related resources. There are links to the Australian Public Lands and Protected Areas, Australian Geographic Place Names, and Biological Data. There is a list of current projects underway in the Australian Department of the Environment for each region of Australia. Other Categories: Environmental Science Oceania Keywords: Australia , Canberra , geology , oceanography ExPASy Molecular Biology Server <A HREF="http://expasy.hcuge.ch">http://expasy.hcuge.ch</A> Dedicated to the analysis of protein and nucleic acid sequences as well as 2-D PAGE, this molecular biology server directs users to related databases, tools and software packages, and 2-D PAGES services and courses. The home page is sponsored by the Geneva University Hospital and the University of Geneva. Links are provided to other molecular biology servers, too. Other Categories: Biology Science Resources Keywords: nucleic acid sequences , protein sequences <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="f">Five</A> College Marine Science WWW Guide <A HREF="http://geology.smith.edu/marine/marine.html">http://geology.smith.edu/marine/marine.html</A> Your interest in oceanography, coastal engineering, and ecological resource management will be hyperstimulated by the scores of stupendous sites assembled by this educational cooperative of the University of Massachusetts--Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges. The Scripps Institute and government marine science sites alone account for hundreds of locations and research organizations worldwide available here. Other Categories: Biology Environment Geography Keywords: coastal engineering , ecological studies , link megasite , marine science , New England , oceanography Flagstaff Field Center / U.S. Geological Survey <A HREF="http://flgsvr.wr.usgs.gov/Flagstaff.html">http://flgsvr.wr.usgs.gov/Flagstaff.html</A> The Flagstaff (Arizona) Field Center, a branch of the U.S. Geological Survey, provides geologic, topographic, and hydrologic information for the Web. Get an overview of the Center's operations or explore a clickable solar system, where you will learn the positions of various planets and their constants. Global change statistics are maintained in relation to desert winds and arid climates. The site also offers gateways to other USGS and NASA resources. Other Categories: Astronomy Geology Science Resources Keywords: climate research , NASA , solar system Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center <A HREF="http://metoc.fnoc.navy.mil">http://metoc.fnoc.navy.mil</A> Located at the Naval Postgraduate School Annex in Monterey, California, the FNMOC is a primary center for atmospheric, oceanographic, meteorological, and applied products, specializing in satellite-derived imagery. This site contains a list of online papers and publications, satellite images, and a hot list with links to the Naval Postgraduate School, the Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Other Categories: Astronomy Military Science Resources Weather Keywords: astrology , astrophysics , media , research Florida Museum of Natural History <A HREF="http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu">http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu</A> Gopher Tortoise Council, Herpetology, Crocodile Specialist Group Newsletter, and the Florida Fossil Permit are a tiny part of What's New and other tempting links on the home page of this locally-oriented museum on the University of Florida's Gainesville campus. With ten million specimens, it is the largest museum of its type in the southern United States. You can tour the vast new building, various departments, collections, and collection databases. Other Categories: Biology Botany Science Resources Zoology Keywords: crocodiles , Florida , natural history museums , reptiles , tortoises Fusion Research Center <A HREF="http://w3fusion.ph.utexas.edu/FRC1.html">http://w3fusion.ph.utexas.edu/FRC1.html</A> The Fusion Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a national facility working on a project called Tokamak, which was created to research plasma physics and conduct fusion experiments. There are graphs and photos of the project as well as technical reports, meetings, seminars, software information, and general information on pysics. Researchers will find the Fusion Research Center Gopher Servers as well. Other Categories: Physics Keywords: science <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="g">Gas</A> Oil Technology Exchange and Communication Highway <A HREF="http://baervan.nmt.edu">http://baervan.nmt.edu</A> This is an information exchange and link site for the petroleum industry. A joint project sponsored by the State of New Mexico and the U.S. Department of Energy, the intention is to facilitate and encourage the exchange of ideas, data and technology within the industry - rapidly, through the elctronic information highway. Find current petroleum prices, databases, publications, and regulations. Under News Forums link to related news groups in an impressive range of science and math organizations. Field studies, diagrams and analysis are presented in detail, and information exchange is encouraged. Other Categories: Geology Science Resources Keywords: drilling , oil , petroleum Gemini Scientific Communications Ltd. <A HREF="http://www.gemini.co.uk/gemini/biopages">http://www.gemini.co.uk/gemini/biopages</A> U.K.-based Gemini Scientific Communications Ltd. is an Internet publishing company specializing in the medical diagnostics field including laboratory products and the life sciences. A number of primarily British manufacturers display their organizational and product information. Although at the time of this review many corporate links had surprisingly little or nothing to offer, other links more than compensated for the lack. One hopes the balance soon will be there. Other Categories: Biology Science Resources Keywords: Great Britain , U.K. General Biodiversity World Wide Web Sites <A HREF="http://muse.bio.cornell.edu/taxonomy/general.html">http://muse.bio.cornell.edu/taxonomy/general.html</A> Biodiversity, environmental resources, and ecosystems networks, as well as the colleges, universities, and other entities supporting work in these fields are the focus of this large, extremely diverse international link site. Other Categories: Biology Environment Science Resources Universities Zoology Keywords: Cornell University , environmental activism General Relativity Around the World <A HREF="http://jean-luc.ncsa.uiuc.edu/World/world.html">http://jean-luc.ncsa.uiuc.edu/World/world.html</A> This site is provided as a part of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications site. It offers one of the most extensive indexes you will find on information related to relativity. Links include servers for other relativity groups, physics, astrophysics and astronomy, and more. Other Categories: Physics Keywords: NCSA , physical science Geographical Survey Institute <A HREF="http://graph.gsi-mc.go.jp:2000/www/kobe/info-e.html">http://graph.gsi-mc.go.jp:2000/www/kobe/info-e.html</A> The Japan-based Geographical Survey Institute provides online information about the investigation of the Kobe earthquake of Jan, 15, 1995. A brief description of the quake, the investigation of the damage and fault presentation, and aerial photos of the primary disturbance, make up the bulk of this site. The information is geared to specialists. Links to other earthquake information resources are provided. Other Categories: Geography Geology Keywords: earthquakes , Japan , seismology , South Hyogo, Japan Geology and Geologic Time <A HREF="http://ucmp1.berkeley.edu:80/exhibittext/geology.html">http://ucmp1.berkeley.edu:80/exhibittext/geology.html</A> Human beings are but a moment on the scale of geologic time. This page takes guests on a pictorial tour of the history of earth. A major resource here is the geological time scale, which provides a discussion about the Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, and Precambrian eras on Earth, while also listing what life forms evolved during these stages. Other Categories: Geology Keywords: Cenozoic , epoch , evolution , Mesozoic , mining GeoWeb <A HREF="http://www.pacificnet.net/~gimills/main.html">http://www.pacificnet.net/~gimills/main.html</A> Those interested in the earth sciences and related disciplines, such as environmental engineering, geochemistry, geophysics, and paleontology will find this page an excellent resource and starting point for pursuing their interests. This page includes useful links to many geological resources and other links to disparate corners of the Web. Other Categories: Geology Science Resources Keywords: earth sciences , geophysics , paleontology Global Earthquake Report <A HREF="http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/quakexe/quakes">http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/quakexe/quakes</A> Web users in search of earthquake information should stop by the Global Earthquake Report page. A listing of recent quakes is provided, with specific time of occurrence, a description of the location it occurred in, and magnitude and depth statistics for each. Maps of locations can be zoomed in or out as desired. Other Categories: Environmental Science Geology Maps Keywords: earth science , natural disasters Great Lakes Information Network <A HREF="http://www.great-lakes.net:2200/0/glinhome.html">http://www.great-lakes.net:2200/0/glinhome.html</A> The Great Lakes Information Network is a cooperative effort that acts as a one-stop shop for information about the Great Lakes. This site discusses the interrelationships of the Great Lakes ecosystems that affect the economy, environment, climate, and health of its residents. The Great Lakes Reference Desk is a good source of facts and figures about this diverse region and has news, weather, associated agencies, and funding sources. Other Categories: Biology Cultural Studies Environment Keywords: ecosystem , Lake Erie , the Midwest Greenpeace International (Amsterdam) <A HREF="http://Gopher.Greenpeace.org">http://Gopher.Greenpeace.org</A> For information on current environmental issues, this Web site is spectacular. Included are an extensive photo and video library of campaigns, information on how to become a supporter, and the locations of Greenpeace offices. If more data is needed, links to other environmental home pages are listed. Other Categories: Environmental Science Organizations Keywords: biology , environment , peace Guide to NASA Online Resources <A HREF="http://naic.nasa.gov/naic/guide">http://naic.nasa.gov/naic/guide</A> NASA maintains a guide of its online resources for members of the NASA Internet community, especially resources provided by NASA-funded projects. This site contains a search engine that allows searches by keyword. Included in its compilation of scientific, government, and educational resources are links to numerous research laboratories, such as McDonnell Douglas Aerospace and Kennedy Space Center. Other Categories: NASA Resources Space Sciences Keywords: research laboratories , satellites , search engines , shuttle , space exploration Guide to Sustainable Agriculture Archives <A HREF="http://sunsite.unc.edu/london/sustainable_agriculture.html">http://sunsite.unc.edu/london/sustainable_agriculture.html</A> This page acts as a gateway to searchable information about sustainable agriculture. It includes a sustainable-agriculture gopher and mail archives. In addition, there is information about aquaculture, biodynamics, composting, and environmental politics. Other Categories: Agriculture Environmental Science Keywords: biology , composting , environment , farming Gypsy Moth in North America <A HREF="http://gypsy.fsl.wvnet.edu/~sandy">http://gypsy.fsl.wvnet.edu/~sandy</A> The information at this site is a complete guide to the gypsy moth, which is a forest pest being studied by the USDA Forest Service, in an effort to create a program that will slow the spread of moth populations. Links to newsletters and resources about the gypsy moth are provided. Other Categories: Environmental Science Government Organizations Keywords: forests , gypsy moth , insects <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="h">Hawaii</A> Meteorology <A HREF="http://lumahai.soest.hawaii.edu/Hawaiian_Weather/index.html">http://lumahai.soest.hawaii.edu/Hawaiian_Weather/index.html</A> Get the latest in-depth weather data from Hawaii. Users can find forecasts for Honolulu, Hilo, Wailuku, and Lihue. Surfers can learn surf conditions and forecasts, while fishermen can access reports on coastal waters and the high seas. Scientific types can access satellite and infrared data, precipitation data, and upper air data. Information on tides, tsunami warnings, and tropical weather reports are also available. Other Categories: Environmental Science Weather Keywords: meteorology , ocean conditions History of Astronomy--Items <A HREF="http://aibn55.astro.uni-bonn.de:8000/~pbrosche/hist_astr/ha_items.htmlx">http://aibn55.astro.uni-bonn.de:8000/~pbrosche/hist_astr/ha_items.htmlx</A> The items list in this massive history of astronomy page provides useful, esoteric, or unusual pages of interest to historians of science. With astronomy rooted in cosmological issues of time and space measurement, links as diverse as mythologies, astrophysics, ESP, extraterrestrials, calendars, and chronometrics are understandable. This site links to the University of Bonn home pages, which are remarkably rich and recommended. Other Categories: Astronomy History Keywords: outer space travel History of the Light Microscope <A HREF="http://www.duke.edu/~tj/hist/hist_mic.html">http://www.duke.edu/~tj/hist/hist_mic.html</A> Beginning its invention, this home page, presented in book-format, provides a step-by-step account the historical development of the light microscope. The technologies discovered throughout the centuries are detailed, as well as a complete history of the lens and other optical improvements. Other chapters include "The First Compound Microscope," and a list of the mechanical improvements made to the microscope. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: compound microscopes , lenses Horticulture Solutions <A HREF="http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~robsond/solutions/hort.html">http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~robsond/solutions/hort.html</A> Sponsored by the Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, the Horticulture Solutions Series home page provides information and tips for gardening. Included is information grouped by topic: flowers, fruits, houseplants, lawns and groundcovers, pests, soils and fertilizers, trees and shrubs, and vegetables. In each section there is general background information about the plants, growing tips, and problem recognition. A glossary of terms is included as well. Other Categories: Botany Gardening Keywords: horticulture Hubble Space Telescope's Greatest Hits, 1990-1995 Gallery <A HREF="http://www.stsci.edu/pubinfo/BestOfHST95.html">http://www.stsci.edu/pubinfo/BestOfHST95.html</A> View some mind-boggling pictures of mysterious and beautiful space phenomena via the Hubble Space Telescope. Some of the color images include a ring around a suspected black hole, a huge storm on Saturn, pictures of Mars, dying stars, and more. Text from press releases and interviews with Hubble astronomers is included. These photographs make us thankful the telescope was fixed. Other Categories: Astronomy K-12 Schools Photography Space Sciences Teaching Tools Keywords: solar system , teaching aids <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="i">Ichthyology</A> resources <A HREF="http://muse.bio.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/hl?fish">http://muse.bio.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/hl?fish</A> Everything a user could want to know about fish is right here. Databases can be queried online. Learn about varieties of fish around the world, endangered species, and collections of fish. The amount of information accessible from this site is impressive. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: fish , ichthyology Indiana U, Internet Directory of Biotechnology Resources <A HREF="http://biotech.chem.indiana.edu">http://biotech.chem.indiana.edu</A> A useful resource and research tool, this Web site is intended for users with an interest and/or background in biology, whether a high school student or postdoctoral fellow. Included is a dictionary of biotechnological terms, links to educational resources, databases and information on topics such as nucleic acids, proteins, virology, evolution, genomic maps, and biochemistry. Other Categories: Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Keywords: biochemistry , biotechnology , evolution Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy <A HREF="http://www.iatp.org/iatp">http://www.iatp.org/iatp</A> Through monitoring, analysis, research, education, training, and technical assistance, Minneapolis-based IATP's mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable communities and regions through sound agricultural and trade policies. Acquaint yourself with the overview of these idealistic and important goals as they are directed toward existing environmental, governmental, agricultural, trade, societal, and nutritional problems. Keep updated through news and upcoming events links. Other Categories: Agriculture Environmental Science Government Resources Keywords: biodiversity , global democracy , pollution , starvation Institute for Lasertechnology <A HREF="http://www.ilt.fhg.de">http://www.ilt.fhg.de</A> Located in Germany, the Fraunhofer Institute of Lasertechnology designs and develops laser devices and conducts research on laser-related subjects in an effort to improve market products. There is a map of its campus, general information about its various programs, and departmental information. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: lasers , science , technologies , University of Michigan INTElliCast: Around the World <A HREF="http://www.intellicast.com/weather/intl/wxintl.html">http://www.intellicast.com/weather/intl/wxintl.html</A> Today will be cloudy with temperatures in the 60s in Zurich. Search for your city to gather current weather information, satellite images, or ski reports. The site presents maps and movies to download and tracks hurricane movement. If weather extremes are of interest, a special section of this home page is devoted to that topic. Other Categories: Environmental Science Maps Weather Keywords: hurricanes , meteorology Interactive Weather Browser <A HREF="http://clunix.cl.msu.edu/weather/interactive.html?505,205">http://clunix.cl.msu.edu/weather/interactive.html?505,205</A> The Interactive Weather Browser provides a click-on United States map to access weather station information. A knowledge of U.S. geography is necessary because the map does not have state or city designations. Other Categories: Environmental Science Maps Keywords: meteororology , weather Interesting, Obscure, or Forgotten Aerospace Projects <A HREF="http://gargravarr.cc.utexas.edu/ob-aero/main.html">http://gargravarr.cc.utexas.edu/ob-aero/main.html</A> Users who are interested in aerospace engineering may find some new material at this site. Explanations and photographs of obscure or forgotten projects are offered, covering such topics as high-altitude research, Soviet moon rockets, and the U.S. Air Force. The home page features an allegation that the Air Force has a secret base-- users may be intrigued. Other Categories: Engineering Military Space Sciences Keywords: aeronautics , Air Force , moon , rockets International Marinelife Alliance (IMA) <A HREF="http://www.actwin.com/fish/ima">http://www.actwin.com/fish/ima</A> Sponsored by International Marinelife Alliance (IMA), this home page contains an introduction to the organization's activities, group objectives, recent research, and membership information. There is an extensive list of the IMA's endeavors, such as the Cyanide fishing reform program, Marinelife legal defense bureau, and the status of the coral reef survey project. Other Categories: Biology Environmental Science Keywords: coral reef , pollution Interspecies Communication <A HREF="http://www.physics.helsinki.fi/whale/intersp/homepage.html">http://www.physics.helsinki.fi/whale/intersp/homepage.html</A> This organization dedicates itself to research within the realm of communication possibilities with wild animals (especially dolphins and whales) using music, art, and ceremony. The Web site provides a newsletter and access to tapes made of whale songs. Membership information is offered along with links to related topics on the Web. Other Categories: Environmental Science Publications Zoology Keywords: communications , dolphins , whales <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="j">Japan</A> Earthquake <A HREF="http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~shimpei/quake.html">http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~shimpei/quake.html</A> This site is intended to provide general information on earthquakes as well as specific data on the destructive Kobe earthquake that occurred in Japan on January 17, 1995. There are photographs, first-hand accounts by Kobe residents, newspaper articles, and a list of the deceased. Other Categories: Geology News Media Keywords: Japan , Kobe , Sony , Taiwan , Waseda University Jimmy Carter <A HREF="http://www.emory.edu/CARTER_CENTER/pcbio.htm">http://www.emory.edu/CARTER_CENTER/pcbio.htm</A> This brief page about our 39th president offers links to all his various interests: his efforts to foster democracy and development around the planet, help African farmers grow more food, increase worldwide immunizations, and eradicate Guinea Worm Disease. Other Categories: Agriculture Government Careers Health & Medical Organizations Politics Keywords: Chief Executive Officer , diplomacy , Presidents of the United States JPL Space Calendar <A HREF="http://newproducts.jpl.nasa.gov/calendar/calendar.html#0595">http://newproducts.jpl.nasa.gov/calendar/calendar.html#0595</A> The Space Calendar reports on space-related activities and events for the coming year. The resource lists meteor showers, orbit approaches, and anniversaries of major space events. Many links are provided to detailed information about each astronomical listing, often including a synopsis, history, quadrants of observation, and visual descriptions. Other Categories: Astronomy Science Resources Keywords: meteor showers , planets , space shuttle launches , space-related activity JyvAskylA Science Park <A HREF="http://www.jsp.fi/jsp">http://www.jsp.fi/jsp</A> These leading-edge hi-tech explorations give worlds of new meaning to the term, "Finnish modern." Established in 1987, JyvAskylA Science Park is a 20-firm industrial research complex in Finland which utilizes existing/emerging resources and technologies in the central part of the country. There are expertise sections on paper processing technology, chemical and machineries production, as well as information, energies, environmental, photographic, and "new" technologies (particle accelerators, biology, sports). Other Categories: Chemistry Commercial Computer Science Environmental Science Geology Keywords: emerging technology , Finland , Finnish science industries <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="k">KNMI</A> <A HREF="http://www.knmi.nl">http://www.knmi.nl</A> This is the home page for the Royal Netherlands Meterological Institute. Click on the British Flag icon to read in English. Gather information on the changing European climate or the seismic readings related to nuclear testing worldwide. A library database is available as well as an information factory which contains meteroligcal data used by aviation, maritime travelers and agriculture. A good resource for climate, weather and Europe-based research. Other Categories: Agriculture Environmental Science Health Resources Science Resources Space Sciences Weather Keywords: meteorology , nuclear testing , seismic activity Kuwait Data Archive <A HREF="http://www.atd.ucar.edu/kuwait/kuda_title.html">http://www.atd.ucar.edu/kuwait/kuda_title.html</A> Created to study the effects of the Kuwait fires on the environment, this Web site contains data of atmospheric measurements during 1991. The three classes of data are: Trackline/Point, Gridded Data, and Image Data. View satellite images and plotted smoke contours, or review the aircraft data and land surface observation. Other Categories: Environmental Science Military Keywords: fire , Kuwait , satellite <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="l">Lamont-Doherty</A> Earth Observatory of Columbia University <A HREF="http://www.ldgo.columbia.edu">http://www.ldgo.columbia.edu</A> Web explorers interested in geological issues, such as gas and oil production, or physical oceanography, may want to visit the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. In addition to geology-related library links, the site provides visitors with a brief index of other geology sites and information on Columbia University's geological programs. Other Categories: Geology Science Resources Universities Keywords: oceanography , seismology Lawrence Livermore Laboratory - Atmospheric Research <A HREF="http://www-ep.es.llnl.gov/www-ep/atm.html">http://www-ep.es.llnl.gov/www-ep/atm.html</A> Lawrence Livermore Laboratory provides information on Atmospheric Research. For technical information and research on global and regional climate change, atmospheric physics and chemistry, cycles of gases and aerosols, cloud physics, and real-time modeling of the transport of contaminants in the atmosphere, the Lab offers data collected from the global Climate Research division, the Regional Atmospheric Sciences Division, and Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison. Other Categories: Environmental Science Weather Keywords: chemistry , climate research LEAD/LEADnet - Leadership for Environment and Development <A HREF="http://www.lead.org">http://www.lead.org</A> Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) is a national steering committee that develops policies that focus on the dual aims of environmnetal protection and development. At the LEAD site, users can learn about the program, events, members of the committee, and policy ideas. Links provide access to related topics on the Internet. Other Categories: Environmental Science Organizations LLNL Advanced Telecommunications Program <A HREF="http://www-atp.llnl.gov">http://www-atp.llnl.gov</A> Sponsored by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, this Web page contains a wealth of knowledge for those interested in scientific fields. The site presents a history of the lab, employment opportunities for most scientific divisions, and current research projects concerning the environment and technology. Other Categories: Science Resources LLNL Biology & Biotechnology Research Program <A HREF="http://www-bio.llnl.gov/bbrp/bbrp.homepage.html">http://www-bio.llnl.gov/bbrp/bbrp.homepage.html</A> The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory conducts research projects on healthcare technology, DNA repair, molecular toxicology, human risk assessment, and human genomics. Get an overview of current research as well as contact numbers for more detailed discussions. LLNL also provides some training programs, which are listed here. Other Categories: Biology Disease Genetics Science Resources Keywords: DNA , Lawrence Livermore National Labs , molecular toxicology , science research Loch Ness Productions <A HREF="http://www.entertain.com:80/lochness">http://www.entertain.com:80/lochness</A> Loch Ness Productions produces planetarium shows, music, and publications. This Web site introduces the company's products, which include music albums by Geodesium and Mark Dwane, panoramic slide shows, and audio sound tracks. The site also provides information on the people behind the company. Other Categories: Astronomy Commercial Science Resources Keywords: planetarium shows London Science Museum <A HREF="http://www.nmsi.ac.uk">http://www.nmsi.ac.uk</A> Visit the London Science Museum from this site. The first online exhibit offered is The History of Flight. The site also offers links to its sister museums, the National Railway Museum and the Museum of Photography, Film & Television. The Science museum has lent space to the European Collaborative for Science, Industry and Technology Exhibitions (ECSITE) and so there are pages containing general information about ECSITE and conference details. Collection information includes scope, nature, management, news, and events. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: chemistry , engineering , London , technology <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="m">M.I.T.</A> Artificial Intelligence Laboratory <A HREF="http://www.ai.mit.edu">http://www.ai.mit.edu</A> Part of M.I.T., the Artificial Intelligence Lab is dedicated to robotics and new computing technology. Take a look at their latest humanoid robots, and browse their publications. Link to other Web resources at the lab and see what sparks these technical folks imaginations. Other Categories: Engineering Universities Keywords: robotics Man and the Biosphere <A HREF="http://ice.ucdavis.edu/MAB/MAB_main_page.html">http://ice.ucdavis.edu/MAB/MAB_main_page.html</A> This site offers a comprehensive list of biosphere reserves, which is land area reserved for research, conservation, and preservation of ecosystems as outlined under the rules of UNESCO. Reserves are listed according to country, each with its own reserve map, satellite weather image map, and information on staff, fauna, and vegetation. Other Categories: Environmental Science Keywords: biology , ecology , research Marine Biological Laboratory <A HREF="http://alopias.mbl.edu/Default.html">http://alopias.mbl.edu/Default.html</A> This site is sponsored by the oldest marine lab in America. Located in Woods Hole, MA, the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) was founded in 1888. The home page provides information about life sciences related to marine life and the Lab. Explore the open stack libary collections, research educational programs, electronic publications, or marine specimen database. Other Categories: Biology Keywords: marine science , oceanography MathSearch <A HREF="http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au:8000/MathSearch.html">http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au:8000/MathSearch.html</A> A search engine for 40,000 university and research-level mathematics documents is found at MathSearch. This powerful and simple-to-use tool returns links to pages containing the given phrase. Other Categories: Mathematics Search Tools Keywords: math search engines , research-level mathematics Mechanical Engineering Magazine Online <A HREF="http://www.asme.org/memag">http://www.asme.org/memag</A> This electronically distributed magazine provides most of the amenities of the print version. Visitors to these clean, bright pages will find feature articles, editorial, commentary, news, computing, a technology section, and book reviews. Particularly notable is the Technology Section, which highlights recent advances in engineering. Other Categories: Engineering Magazines Publications E-Zines Keywords: adaptive analysis , NASA Mirrors of the Nine Planets <A HREF="xhttp://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/mirrors.htmlx">xhttp://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/mirrors.htmlx</A> This Web site is filled with phenomenal views of our universe. With an extensive library of photographs, the site shows off the nine planets, many in great detail. There is also a comprehensive glossary available, good for the experienced space traveler as well as the neophyte. Users are offered a long list of links which provide access to this multimedia tour of the universe, and are encouraged to find the site closest to their locale. Visitors are also invited to copy the site for their own use. Other Categories: Astronomy Keywords: planets , stars Missouri Botanical Garden <A HREF="http://www.mobot.org">http://www.mobot.org</A> Find out what's in bloom at the Missouri Botanical Garden by visiting this Web site. Information is provided weekly on which plants are currently in bloom in the different parts of the garden. Users will also learn about the botanical research conducted at the Garden. Links to weather-related sites are offered in addition to general information on the Garden and its location, hours, and admission prices. Other Categories: Botany Environmental Science Gardening States Keywords: gardens , Missouri , plants , weather Molecular Ecology Home Page <A HREF="http://bnloc7.das.bnl.gov/molecol">http://bnloc7.das.bnl.gov/molecol</A> The Molecular Ecology Home Page is an index of resources for researchers in the field of Molecular Ecology. At this site are access routes to database searches and other useful tools provided by various servers. Visitors may do anything from searching for biologists by name to checking in on the Ribosomal Database Project. Other Categories: Biology Environment Hot Lists Keywords: Web index MuscleNet <A HREF="http://www.bio.unipd.it/~telethon/index.html">http://www.bio.unipd.it/~telethon/index.html</A> This site provides information about muscle biology and neuromuscular disorders. Various journals which present clinical information on these topics may be accessed in addition to links to molecular genetics research facilities, neuromuscular patient associations and support groups. For students of muscle biology, the site offers a short course on muscle physiology, complete with images and manuals. Other Categories: Biology Health & Medical Organizations Health Resources Keywords: muscle biology , neuromuscular disorders Museums in London <A HREF="http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/misc/uk/london/museums.html">http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/misc/uk/london/museums.html</A> This is a good site to begin accessing the museums of London. Listed here are the Museum of Natural History, the Imperial War Museum, the British Museum, the Royal Air Force Museum, the National Gallery, and more. Maps and links take the browser to the home pages of the institutions themselves. User suggestions of additional museums and galleries to include at the site are encouraged. Other Categories: Science Resources Travel A-M Keywords: Britain , England , museums , natural history museums <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="n">NAIS</A> Map WWW <A HREF="http://head-smashed-in.ccm.emr.ca/naismap/naismap.html">http://head-smashed-in.ccm.emr.ca/naismap/naismap.html</A> The National Atlas Information Service allows users to construct a map of Canada by way of spatial data layers. This site can be a handy tool for professors or for students working on a school project. The map can be tailored to include everything from geologic and environmental features to biodiversity. Other Categories: Geology Maps Keywords: cartography , Hubble telescope NASA <A HREF="http://oel-www.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/bsf.htm">http://oel-www.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/bsf.htm</A> Visitors to this home page sponsored by NASA and Jet Propulsions Laboratory will find all the basics of the Space Flight Learners' Workbook. This comprehensive site covers information on the Solar System, Earth and its Reference Systems, Gravitation and Mechanics, Interplanetary Trajectories, Planetary Orbits, Electromagnetics, Space Flight Projects, Experiments, Spacecraft Classfication, and much more. This site also includes a glossary of terms and abbreviations, as well as links to related Web sites. Other Categories: Astronomy Physics Space Sciences Keywords: JPL , solar system , space travel NASA Current Astronaut Biographies <A HREF="http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/astrobio.html">http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/astrobio.html</A> This page provides the Current NASA Astronaut Biographies as prepared by the Astronaut Office of the Johnson Space Center. Some of the biographies include an attached photo of the astronaut and an astronaut bio search engine is available. In addition to the astronauts, biographies are also supplied for payload specialist, 1995 Astronaut Candidate Class, and flight crew operations directorate management. Biographies are also categorized by upcoming mission and links to the Johnson Space Center and NASA home pages are provided. Other Categories: Astronomy Government Research Personalities Space Sciences Keywords: astronauts , Johnson Space Center , NASA , Neil Armstrong NASA Internet Connection <A HREF="http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/nasa/NASAInternet.html">http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/nasa/NASAInternet.html</A> This is an important jump site for linking to NASA related programs and organizations available on the Web. Special lists are available under Top NASA Sites and NASA Site Pick of the Week. This is one busy system. Connect to the Kennedy Space Center, or the Langley Research Site. Go to the Goddard Flight Center or to the Ames Research Center. Jump to NASA headquarters to review budget, organization and personnel. It is a rich resource for aerospace, information systems, earth sciences, and testing facilities for any NASA buff. Other Categories: NASA Resources Keywords: aerospace , space flight NASA Public Affairs Pages <A HREF="http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/NewsRoom/today.html">http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/NewsRoom/today.html</A> NASA seems interested in reaching not just for the stars, but for the American public. Its Public Affairs Pages gives browsers access to what NASA is up to currently. Learn the future plans for the space shuttle or for developments about predicting El Nino. Photos, animation and movies from the Hubbell space-telescope are amazing and available online. View the planets, galaxies, comets, and earth. NASA has provided a wonderful, rich site. Other Categories: NASA Resources Keywords: solar system , space shuttle , stars NASA Spacelink <A HREF="http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov">http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov</A> Set up by the Educational Division at NASA, Spacelink is intended to serve as an educational resource for teachers and students. A directory of topics includes math, history, news, and current events relevant to the space program. This site mainly serves as a catalog and access to information about space on the Internet. Other Categories: NASA Resources Space Sciences Keywords: NASA , physics , research , space NASA Thesaurus <A HREF="http://www.sti.nasa.gov/nasa-thesaurus.html">http://www.sti.nasa.gov/nasa-thesaurus.html</A> NASA's Thesaurus home page provides links to the government organization in addition to an enormous index of terms. Listed alphabetically, the site presents definitions and synonyms their many space and scientific terms. Other Categories: NASA Resources Keywords: astronauts , space terminology National Air & Space Museum, Center for Earth and Planetary Studies <A HREF="http://ceps.nasm.edu:80">http://ceps.nasm.edu:80</A> The National Air and Space Museum offers an impressive program of material linking you to all subjects related to the sky and beyond. Museum calendars, maps, events, departments and programs with detailed descriptions are provided. Although this site takes awhile to load, the wealth of information, including great photos and graphics, is worth the wait. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Keywords: airplanes , astronaut , Smithsonian , space National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) <A HREF="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov</A> The National Institute of Health's GenBank Genetic Sequence Database provides a collection of all known DNA sequences. Browsers can search DNA and protein sequences or compare data against the information held here using the BLAST algorithm. Other Categories: Biology Genetics Keywords: DNA , National Institute of Health , National Library of Medicine National Geophysical Data Center <A HREF="http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov">http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov</A> Reams of data are available here about solar-terrestrial physics, solid earth geophysics, marine geology and geophysics, paleoclimatology, and glaciology. Cyclone, tornado, and hurricane reports are all frequently updated. Other Categories: Geography Geology Weather Keywords: meteorology , NOAA Natural History Museum, Berne (NMBE) <A HREF="http://www-nmbe.unibe.ch">http://www-nmbe.unibe.ch</A> The Natural History Museum Web site in Berne, Switzerland, contains pictures, a short tour, general information about the museum, current events, and exhibits. The museum focuses on earth sciences, invertebrate and vertebrate animals. The page also includes links to related pages and search engines for relevant information. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: earth science , Switzerland NCSA Relatvitiy Group <A HREF="http://jean-luc.ncsa.uiuc.edu">http://jean-luc.ncsa.uiuc.edu</A> Based at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, this group studies black holes, gravitational waves, and other astronomical phenomena predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. The group uses supercomputers to conduct research in physics, computational science, and codes research. It produces scientific movies, exhibits, software and other publications. The site's information is extensive and graphics are amazing; it includes other online resources for relativity theory, and the Grand Challenge group, which is a collaboration with other institutions on black-hole research. Professionals will value this convenient scientific information. Other Categories: Astronomy Physics Space Sciences Keywords: Grand Challenge physics , supercomputers , University of Illinois NCSU Meteorology <A HREF="http://meawx1.nrrc.ncsu.edu">http://meawx1.nrrc.ncsu.edu</A> North Carolina State University presents this site which provides up-to-the-minute weather information focusing on the Raleigh-Durham area. Infrared satellite images and topographic maps of North America give the user ideas of impending weather conditions. Links to other weather-related sites are also provided, including Hawaii Meteorology, Purdue WXP Server, and UNIDATA. Other Categories: Environmental Science Universities Weather Keywords: Hawaii , meteorology , North Carolina NEMO - Oceanographic Data Server <A HREF="http://nemo.ucsd.edu">http://nemo.ucsd.edu</A> The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, offers data sets useful to physical oceanographers. While many holdings are available only to local users, information on shore temperatures and winds are available to all. The page provides links to sites offering extensive information on the San Diego area, including La Jolla and the University of California, at San Diego. Other Categories: Environmental Science Science Resources Keywords: demographic data (San Diego) , oceanography , university programs (UCSD) Netherlands Foundation for Research in Astronomy <A HREF="http://rzmws10.nfra.nl">http://rzmws10.nfra.nl</A> The NFRA provides facts on various projects underway such as the Square Kilometer Array Interferometer. There is information on the facilities and their worldwide research centers. There is a list of goals of the NFRA and various links. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Keywords: astrophysics Neurosciences Internet Resource Guide <A HREF="http://http2.sils.umich.edu/Public/nirg/nirg1.html">http://http2.sils.umich.edu/Public/nirg/nirg1.html</A> This comprehensive Internet resource addresses biological, chemical, medical, engineering, and computer science aspects of neurobiology. Researchers, educators, and clinicians will find much of value at this Web site. Other Categories: Biology Chemistry Keywords: brain research , neurobiology Neurosciences on the Internet <A HREF="http://www.lm.com/~nab">http://www.lm.com/~nab</A> Navigate neuroscience resources available on the Web and Internet, including sites on neurology, neurobiology, neurosurgery, psychology, psychiatry and cognitive science. Links to other neuroscience Internet resource guides as well as CUSI (Configurable Unified Search Index) are provided. Additional offerings include information on upcoming neuroscience conferences and meetings and links to indexes of images. Other Categories: Biology Psychology Science Resources Keywords: cognitive science , neurology , neurosurgery , psychiatry News in Bioscience and Medicine <A HREF="http://www.informatik.uni-rostock.de/HUM-MOLGEN/NewsGen">http://www.informatik.uni-rostock.de/HUM-MOLGEN/NewsGen</A> Researchers and professionals in the fields of bioscience and medicine will discover a reservoir of information at this Web site provided by Hum-Molgen. The latest developments in neurogenetics, biomolecular engineering, nucleic acids research, molecular medicine and many other fields are posted here regularly. Press releases, meetings, conferences, employment, and journal previews are a few of the selections to explore. Other Categories: Biology Conferences Genetics Health Care Health Resources Keywords: molecular medicine , neurogenetics NOAA Weather Page <A HREF="http://www.esdim.noaa.gov/weather_page.html">http://www.esdim.noaa.gov/weather_page.html</A> The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides up-to-date weather information from these pages. Links to NOAA pages include the National Weather Service, the Forecast System Laboratory (FSL), the National Climate Data Center and much more. Many sites on the Internet derive their weather information from the NOAA. Those sites are also available from this page. Other Categories: Environmental Science Keywords: atmosphere , climate , forecasting , meteorology North Atlantic Ocean Currents <A HREF="http://www.ucar.edu/oceanmodel.html">http://www.ucar.edu/oceanmodel.html</A> To demonstrate the utility of current scientific visualization tools, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has created a high-resolution simulation of the currents of the North Atlantic Ocean. The entire depth of the ocean was used in the calculation, gridded both horizontally and vertically. The model can be viewed here as an animated video. Other Categories: Environmental Science Science Resources Keywords: atmospheric research <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="o">Ocean</A> Drilling Program <A HREF="http://tam2000.tamu.edu/~odp">http://tam2000.tamu.edu/~odp</A> Funded by the National Science Foundation and international partners, ODP engages in basic research into the history of the ocean basins and the nature of the crust beneath the ocean floor. From their Web site, researchers and the general public are informed of drilling operations, science research, and the ship's schedule. Publications offered consist of preliminary reports, scientific prospectus, and technical notes. Other Categories: Environmental Science Science Resources Keywords: drilling operations , marine sciences , ocean basins , oceanography Oceanography and Marine Biology <A HREF="http://www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/scied/ocean.html">http://www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/scied/ocean.html</A> Dedicated to providing resource information on oceanography and marine biology, this site has a thorough listing of related sites such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the University of Wisconsin's Sea Grant Institute, and the National Oceanographic Data Center. There is information on current research programs for each. Other Categories: Biology Environmental Science Keywords: fisheries , hydrology , marine sciences Oil Spill Public Information Center <A HREF="http://www.alaska.net/~ospic">http://www.alaska.net/~ospic</A> The Oil Spill Public Information Center (OSPIC) provides public access to information on the Exxon Valdez oil spill, which occurred on Prince William Sound in 1989. Features at this site include a history of the spill, a map of the area, pictures of the damage, and an assessment of the effects on the environment. The OSPIC site links to other information about oil spills and environmental concerns. Other Categories: Environmental Science History Keywords: Alaska , Disasters , Exxon Valdez , oil spills Oregon Dept. of Agriculture <A HREF="http://www.oda.state.or.us:80/ODA_Home.html">http://www.oda.state.or.us:80/ODA_Home.html</A> The Oregon Department of Agriculture sponsors this site to provide detailed agricultural maps and graphs to the farmers of Oregon. However, the site will also be useful to others, even those outside the state, because it provides resourceful links, such as those to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency gophers. Other Categories: Agriculture Oregon Wine <A HREF="http://www.mind.net/wine">http://www.mind.net/wine</A> Take a tour of Oregon wineries. You'll travel through the state's five distinct and uniquely different wine growing appellations, or districts. Articles and links add up to a clear overview of production and quality. Other Categories: Agriculture Food & Drink Keywords: Columbia River Valley , vineyards , viticulture Ozone Hotlist <A HREF="http://www.circles.org./ESSCC/curric/ozone/viz/ozone_hotlist.html">http://www.circles.org./ESSCC/curric/ozone/viz/ozone_hotlist.html</A> The Ozone Hotlist is a forum for the discussion of ozone depletion over the region of Antarctica. Visitors will find a FAQ section, NASA statistics, research findings, observations, and weather forecasts. Although the text is plain and simple, the information content here is staggering in its scope. Other Categories: Environmental Science Government Research Keywords: antarctic , Dobson units , stratosphere , ultraviolet radiation <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="p">PEACEwire</A> <A HREF="http://www.cyberstore.ca/pw">http://www.cyberstore.ca/pw</A> PEACEwire is a cooperative effort between the Public Education for Peace Society, and the organization, End the Arms Race. Providing world information for the activist is the goal here. The link to Hot Topics gives users insight into issues like French nuclear testing and submarine nuclear testing. Visitors may join in the round table discussion, or view current articles of interest. Other Categories: Environmental Science Organizations Keywords: ecology , End the Arms Race , nuclear testing Penn State Meteorology <A HREF="http://chaos7.met.psu.edu/welcome.html">http://chaos7.met.psu.edu/welcome.html</A> This page presents information on the Penn State University Department of Meteorology. It includes details on the faculty, course descriptions, online course materials, and current weather information for the campus and the vicinity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Four meteorological and oceanographic pages offer links to weather-related data. Other Categories: Environmental Science Web Resources Keywords: climate , weather Petition the President <A HREF="http://www.nrdc.org/nrdc/field/plact.html#petition">http://www.nrdc.org/nrdc/field/plact.html#petition</A> This complete and self-contained home page gives you everything you need--even a bunch a well-crafted letters--to fire off email protests to the President and other key U.S. legislative leaders on a range of specific, front-line environmental threats. This site gives you the resources to act on your convictions. Other Categories: Environmental Science Government Law Politics Keywords: ecological threats , government leaders , protest letters Physics/Consciousness Research Group <A HREF="http://www.hia.com/hia/pcr/pcrg2.html">http://www.hia.com/hia/pcr/pcrg2.html</A> The Physics/Consciousness Research Group (PCRG) has published such works of "alternative" science as "Space-Time and Beyond" and "The Tao of Physics." Visitors to this Web site can link to founding member Jack Sarfatti's multimedia lecture, "The Quantum and Beyond," or access a list of links to resources about Relativity and servers on the Internet. Information is provided on current and past PCRG members (including Timothy Leary) and famous physicists and mathematicians such as Einstein, David Hilbert, Bernard Riemann, and Kurt Godel. Other Categories: Mathematics Organizations Physics Keywords: alternative science , quantum mechanics , quantum physics PiranhaCam <A HREF="http://www.floater.com/strength">http://www.floater.com/strength</A> For everything about piranhas, the Web site PiranhaCam has it covered. Start out with a gentle view of the tank from left and right, then move to the link on feeding time, where photos of the menu are provided along with displays of the piranhas at lunch. Sink your teeth into a full serving of fish biology information, piranha ecology data, and information on piranha feeding habits. There are cool kid's projects to try and a souvenir shop to browse. Other Categories: Biology Environmental Science Keywords: fish , piranha Planetary GIF Images <A HREF="http://delcano.mit.edu/http/amesinfo.html">http://delcano.mit.edu/http/amesinfo.html</A> The Planetary GIF Images is a massive compilation of astronomy photographs that are stored at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mt. View, California. There are literally hundreds of huge planetary images taken by various space shuttles such as the Voyager, Galileo, Viking, and Endeavor. Some of the photos can see capture the North Pole of the Moon, the view of a shuttle engine, the moons of Saturn, the great black spot on Neptune, a closeup of the rings on Saturn, and the surface of Venus. Other Categories: Astronomy Photography Science Resources Keywords: NASA , space shuttles Planetary Society <A HREF="http://wea.mankato.mn.us:80/tps">http://wea.mankato.mn.us:80/tps</A> Topics span a wide range at this stellar site. The Planetary Society explores the infinite realms of our solar system, while serving as a forum for the dissemination of information. Features include an online space resource information center, journals, Planetary Society news updates, and other informative offerings. There is also an interesting debate on the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Other Categories: Astronomy Science Resources Space Sciences Keywords: bioastronomy , cosmos , extraterrestrials , Galileo , Jupiter Planetary Tour Guide <A HREF="http://ranier.oact.hq.nasa.gov/Sensors_page/Planets.html">http://ranier.oact.hq.nasa.gov/Sensors_page/Planets.html</A> Take a guided tour around the solar system aboard this Web site created by NASA Space Technology. View pictures and movies of the combined 70 planets and moons. The curious will find a variety of links regarding the earth, moon, Mars, Venus, and Saturn here. Users will also see a space mission acronym list, a astrophysical guide, and an instrument and sensing technology museum guide. Other Categories: Astronomy NASA Resources Physics Space Sciences Keywords: astrophysics Plant and Insect Parasitic Nematodes <A HREF="http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/plntpath/nematode/wormhome.html">http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/plntpath/nematode/wormhome.html</A> >From the general to the specific, this site covers it all, designed as an aid for nematode identification and research as well as to be a general resource for the science of Nematology. Those with an interest in the parasitic worm studies will find information on plant parasitic nematodes, insect parasitic nematodes, and molecular diagnostic protocols. Also included are documents relating to nematode control, summaries of federally funded regional research projects, the use of nematodes for biological control. Other Categories: Botany Keywords: nematodes , parasities Plants Database of the Warsaw Botanical Garden <A HREF="http://www.bot.astrouw.edu.pl/EDEN/BG.html">http://www.bot.astrouw.edu.pl/EDEN/BG.html</A> The University of Warsaw presents a comprehensive database of the plants in its botanical garden. Of interest to botanists and gardeners, it is searchable by Latin name, Polish name, plant family name, and garden section. It includes a map of the botanical garden. Other Categories: Botany Gardening Keywords: Botanical Garden , Poland Progressive Farmer Online <A HREF="http://www.pathfinder.com/@@jHeEiTCo4QAAQG0o/PF">http://www.pathfinder.com/@@jHeEiTCo4QAAQG0o/PF</A> The number of electronic publications devoted to agricultural business and farming lifestyles is small, which makes Progressive Farmer Online unique. Publishing to an audience of farm families in the Southern and Midwestern United States, their goal is to "make money, save money, and enjoy the rurual lifestyle more." In this publication, their stories cover major crops and livestock, issues of environment, health care, and farm safety. Other Categories: Agriculture Home and Garden Publications E-Zines Keywords: agribusiness , farming , Midwest , South Protected Marine Species: Page by Wesley R. Elsberry <A HREF="http://www.rtis.com/nat/user/elsberry/marspec.html">http://www.rtis.com/nat/user/elsberry/marspec.html</A> This page consists primarily of links to other marine-related sites. Visitors can telnet to the Galveston Bay Bibliography or FTP to the Moby Marine Animal Sound Database. In addition, find links to Texas A&M's Marine Mammal and the Dolphin Information Server, plus more. Other Categories: Biology Geography Keywords: marine mammals , marine science <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="q">QualPage</A> <A HREF="http://www.oise.on.ca/~jnorris/qual.html">http://www.oise.on.ca/~jnorris/qual.html</A> At last, a Web page brimming with resources for qualitative researchers. The home page is direct and to the point, covering journals, discussion forums, grant opportunities, software resources, and recently published papers on the subject. The site is not flashy in any way, but qualitative research isn't either. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: qualitative research Questacon <A HREF="http://actein.edu.au/Questacon/index.html">http://actein.edu.au/Questacon/index.html</A> Questacon, produced by The National Science and Technology Centre, is one of Australia's premier hands-on science and technology centers. Questacon's home page encourages the exploration of the wonders of science and technology. Visitors may visit interactive galleries and exhibits like 'The Gargantuans from the Garden' where you will come face to face with a giant animatronic bull-ant or look at a 4.5 meter praying mantis; or 'The Force' where you can experience an earthquake or propel a hovercraft. Lectures, workshops, conferences and special events on a wide range of topics are also listed here. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: Australia , Canberra , museums <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="r">Rabaul</A> Caldera <A HREF="http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/rabaul">http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/rabaul</A> This page provides information on the Rabaul Caldera in Papua New Guinea. The volcano has been erupting for thousands of years. Presented here are photos and information on recent eruptions. Links are also provided to several articles from geological journals on the volcano. Other Categories: Geology Keywords: New Guinea , volcanoes Rabobank - Netherlands <A HREF="http://rabobank.info.nl">http://rabobank.info.nl</A> This Dutch bank provides a range of economic information about the Netherlands as well as information about the bank itself. Focused on retail and agricultural markets, information is available about the economic climate in the Netherlands, agricultural conditions, and social conditions. The first Dutch bank on the Web, they provide their site in English and Dutch. Other Categories: Agriculture Banking Countries International Commerce Keywords: Dutch , Netherlands Robert Nolan's Kokanee Page <A HREF="http://www.peak.org/~nolanr/kokanee.html">http://www.peak.org/~nolanr/kokanee.html</A> A Kokanee addict will do almost anything to hook this lake-dwelling breed of Sockeye Salmon. Visitors to this Web site can find out more about the Kokanee and the Green Peter Reservoir in Oregon, a popular fishing site for Kokanee. The author keeps users informed of his experiences fishing for Kokanee at the Green Peter Reservoir and elsewhere. He also provides links to other fishing sites on the Web. Other Categories: Environmental Science Fishing States Keywords: fishing , Oregon , Sockeye salmon Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science -- U of Miami <A HREF="http://www.rsmas.miami.edu">http://www.rsmas.miami.edu</A> The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science's (RSMAS) home page provides information about the graduate school at the University of Miami. There is an overview of the school, descriptions of the academic divisions, the academic majors offered, and a list of the faculty and affilitated research and technical support groups. Information is also provided on specific research programs and facilities, and the Graduate and Undergraduate Programs.The page offers links to the main information site for the University of Miami and affiliated home pages. Other Categories: Science Resources Keywords: climate , marine science , meteorology , oceanography , University of Miami <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="s">Sandia</A> National Laboratories, California, Center for Computational Engineering <A HREF="http://midway.ca.sandia.gov:80">http://midway.ca.sandia.gov:80</A> The Scientific Computing Department at Sandia works to solve problems of national importance for the Department of Energy and American industry by using advanced theoretical and computational technology. The center is involved in computational mathematics and quantum chemistry. This page also gives information on the facility and staff. Other Categories: Chemistry Engineering Keywords: chemistry , DOE , mathematics Satellite Oceanography Laboratory <A HREF="http://satftp.soest.hawaii.edu/spectacular.html">http://satftp.soest.hawaii.edu/spectacular.html</A> Visitors here will find a nice exposition of images that pertain to oceanography, meteorology, and volcanology. Visitors can view violent hurricanes, explosive calderas, lava flows, and air currents here. Other Categories: Astronomy Science Resources Weather Keywords: caldera , hurricane , Kilauea , meteorology , volcanology Science Web Sites of Interest <A HREF="http://barsoom.msss.com/http/new_directories/other_sites.html">http://barsoom.msss.com/http/new_directories/other_sites.html</A> Visitors will find many space and earth science links here, including planetary missions such as the Galileo Project, the Mars '96 project, and the Mars Global Surveyor Project. The Earth Science links include the U.S. Geological Survey, the NOAA Geosciences Laboratory, and the Alaska Volcanoes Laboratory. Other Categories: Astronomy Environmental Science Space Sciences Keywords: earth science , volcanology Scripps Institute of Oceanography <A HREF="http://sio.ucsd.edu">http://sio.ucsd.edu</A> Browsers will find the Scripps Institute of Oceanography at this Web site. Located at the University of California, San Diego, scientists at Scripps Institute have researched the marine environment through physical, geological, and biological research. Browsers will find a list of faculty members, information on graduate programs, descriptions of ongoing research projects, and upcoming activities. Other Categories: Biology Universities Keywords: marine , ocean , oceanography , research , San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library <A HREF="http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/sio">http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/sio</A> Scholars, scientists, and students will find a comprehensive resource on all things pertaining to the ocean at the famous Scripps Institute's Oceanographic Library. Find pointers to library bibliographies and resources, as well as electronic journals and texts relating to oceans, oceanographic research, and data services. Under the oceanographic and earth science institutions, searchers will find a directory of research vessels, plus links to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the West Coast National Undersea Research Center, the National Ocean Service, and more. Other Categories: Biology Environmental Science Libraries Science Resources Keywords: earth science , marine science , Woods Hole Scripps Institution: Oceanographic and Earth Science Institutions Directory <A HREF="http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/sio/inst/index.htmlx">http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/sio/inst/index.htmlx</A> Eager cybersurfers seeking aquatic immersion can now hang ten at San Diego's famed Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This site links to related government, university, and private institutions in the U.S., aquariums and museums in the U.S., institutions outside the U.S., intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, as well as other directories. It is also linked to the University of California, San Diego. Here is a wealth of information and educational resources for all those interested in oceanography and earth sciences. Other Categories: Environmental Science Geology Keywords: aquariums , earth sciences , oceanography SERENDIP <A HREF="http://albert.ssl.berkeley.edu/serendip">http://albert.ssl.berkeley.edu/serendip</A> Is anyone out there? The Berkeley-based program, Search for Extraterrestrial Radio Emissions from Nearby Developed Intelligent Populations, is devoted to answering that question. From the Arecibo Observatory, they monitor and analyze radio waves. The Web site gives information on research efforts, a history of the organization, and funding status. Other Categories: Astronomy Keywords: intelligent populations , radio waves Sergio Paoli Astronomy List <A HREF="http://www.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/~spaoli">http://www.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/~spaoli</A> This Netizen offers a flood of information specific, but not limited to astronomy. He maintains the astronomy page of the Web Virtual Library. From this page there is one of the best compiled lists of interesting links available on the Net. Other Categories: Astronomy Web Resources Keywords: science recources SkyView <A HREF="http://skview.gsfc.nasa.gov:80">http://skview.gsfc.nasa.gov:80</A> This site is a Virtual Observatory on the Web. Users may view images generated by radio and gamma ray wavelengths. Choose from a target or position in the sky in addition to a coordinate grid and you will be provided with the image from those parameters. Other pointers to astronomical sites are provided as well. Other Categories: Astronomy Physics Keywords: astronomical phenomena , astrophysics , space observation , stars Southeastern Biological Science Center <A HREF="http://www.nfrcg.gov">http://www.nfrcg.gov</A> The Southeastern Biological Science Center, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a division of the National Biological Service. This site provides text, photos, and statistical databases relating to specialized areas of science, including information provided by local, state, and federal agencies. Aquatic organisms, and the ecosystems of South Florida and the Caribbean are among the subjects of the research programs at the center. Other Categories: Biology Government Organizations Government Research Keywords: Caribbean , ecosystems , Florida , marine biology Space and Geophysics Group <A HREF="http://sgdion1.arlut.utexas.edu">http://sgdion1.arlut.utexas.edu</A> Created by the University of Texas, this Web site of the Space and Geophysics Group has paper and presentations from its various divisions: Satellite & Geophysics, Geodetic Information, and System and Support Team. This site allows users the opportunity to learn about their research, such as computerized ionospheric tomography, through tutorials, images, and data files. Other Categories: Space Sciences Universities Keywords: college , geology , geophysics , space , Texas Space Image Libraries <A HREF="http://www.okstate.edu/aesp/image.html">http://www.okstate.edu/aesp/image.html</A> Space Image Libraries links to a variety of sources for space-related images. Included are MPEG images from the Kennedy Space Center, manned space program images from NASA, Hubble's Greatest Hits, the best from NASA's planetary exploration program, and many, many more. For users that are interested in space exploration beyond pictures, there is a link to the Aerospace Education Services Program. Other Categories: Astronomy NASA Resources Keywords: Kennedy Space Center , NASA , solar system , space exploration , space image libraries Stanford University SLAC <A HREF="http://beam.slac.stanford.edu">http://beam.slac.stanford.edu</A> Learn about accelerator physics from the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. Its page links to most accelerator physics sites on the web, including almost all the accelerator labs in the world. It is filled with both arcane and general news, as well as listings of jobs, physics societies, organizations, and texts. Other Categories: Science Resources Universities Keywords: accelerators , physics Starting points for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography <A HREF="http://www.iko.unit.no/gis/gisen.html">http://www.iko.unit.no/gis/gisen.html</A> The GIS Web Site is a great starting point to find sites containing data on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography. Users will find a large list of international resources including interactive maps, archives, and conferences. Other Categories: Geography Keywords: maps Statistics: World-Wide Web Virtual Library <A HREF="http://www.stat.ufl.edu/vlib/statistics.html">http://www.stat.ufl.edu/vlib/statistics.html</A> This site is a great resource for information about statistics and statistical programs across the Web. Information about and links to data sources, job postings, upcoming events such as research conferences, statistics departments at universities in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, and other countries are here. Also, statistical research groups, links to statistical archives and resources, software, journals, and related newsgroups are available at this site. Other Categories: Mathematics Sugar Gliders <A HREF="http://www.rtis.com/nat/user/regrove/default.htm">http://www.rtis.com/nat/user/regrove/default.htm</A> This page is devoted to the sugar glider, an Australian marsupial that is similar in size and appearance to the American flying squirrel. The page is intended as a forum for sugar glider owners so they can share their knowledge and experience. Photos of the owners with their pets are included, as well as links to a couple of other sugar glider sites and exotic pet sites. This page is in its beginning stages and is expected to grow. Other Categories: Biology Zoology Keywords: exotic pets , mammals , marsupials , pets <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="t">TAMU/TAEX</A> <A HREF="http://leviathan.tamu.edu:70">http://leviathan.tamu.edu:70</A> This site is provided by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service (TAEX) as a service for the Cooperative Extension Service and its clientele. Available from this page is information about the server, including the etomology of the word "leviathan," keyword searches, newsletters, and other publications, as well as a large clip art and slide collection. Other Categories: Agriculture Keywords: animals , farming , Texas Texas Natural History Collections <A HREF="http://www.utexas.edu:80/ftp/depts/tnhc/.www">http://www.utexas.edu:80/ftp/depts/tnhc/.www</A> A division of the University of Texas at Austin's Texas Memorial Museum, this site showcases the wide variety of flora and fauna found in the Lone Star State. Included here are details covering the Collection's history, research facilities, staff, collection data, and urbanization policies. Links to fish collection, herb collection, and non-vertebrate organism, fossil, and geology databases are all provided here, as well as additional links to a related Collection Gopher site and other ongoing projects. Other Categories: Biology Botany Geography Geology States Universities Zoology Keywords: University of Texas at Austin The AquaThought Foundation <A HREF="http://access.digex.net/~sunilg">http://access.digex.net/~sunilg</A> The AquaThought Foundation is a privately funded research organization dedicated to the exploration of human-dolphin interaction. From here the user is given a briefing on the Foundation, its goals, current research, and planned projects. AquaThought is currently conducting an expansive effort to collect electroencephalographic data from a diverse group of subjects. Other Categories: Biology Keywords: dolphin , marine , neurology The Astronomical Museum and the Observatory Tower <A HREF="http://boas3.bo.astro.it/dip/Museum/MuseumHome.html">http://boas3.bo.astro.it/dip/Museum/MuseumHome.html</A> Visit the astronomy museum in Bologna, Italy. At this Web site, visitors can examine the 18th century scientific instruments or read about the history of astronomy in Bologna and the foundation of the Observatory Tower. Users can also enter the Meridian Room, the Globe Room, or the Turret Room of the astronomical museum. Other Categories: Astronomy Countries Space Sciences Keywords: Bologna , observation instruments , science instruments The Center for Particle Astrophysics <A HREF="http://physics7.berkeley.edu/home.html">http://physics7.berkeley.edu/home.html</A> Located at the University of California, Berkeley, the Center for Particle Astrophysics is a research program that studies the controversies of dark matter. There is a list of research groups, seminar and workshop schedules, and information on the newsletter. There is a page of frequently asked questions with information on black holes and other topics related to astronomy. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Universities Keywords: Berkeley , particle astrophysics The ESO and ST-ECF Archive <A HREF="http://arch-http.hq.eso.org/Homepage.html">http://arch-http.hq.eso.org/Homepage.html</A> The European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Space Telescope-European Coordinating Facility (ST-ECF) Archive is a joint effort that presents several research tools and resources that can be accessed by professional and amateur astronomers. Users can access a number of databases, read online publications, and perform full text searches. Other links include Astronomical Catalogues, the Digitized Sky Survey site, and the HST Guide Star Catalogue. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Keywords: celestial , Copernicus , Hubble Space Telescope , planetary nebula The Gypsy Moth <A HREF="http://www.gypsymoth.ento.vt.edu/Welcome.html">http://www.gypsymoth.ento.vt.edu/Welcome.html</A> The Department of Entymology at Virginia Tech presents The Gypsy Moth home page, an interesting array of general and technical information on the gypsy moth. The gypsy moth caterpillar is responsible for the defoliation of millions of trees annually. This site provides a history of the problem, a slide show, letters, and information about pest management programs. Links to the U.S. Forest Service and the Blacksburg Electonic Village also included. Other Categories: Zoology Keywords: science The Recycling Cycle <A HREF="http://pubweb.acns.nwu.edu/~kramsey/RCC/Intro.html">http://pubweb.acns.nwu.edu/~kramsey/RCC/Intro.html</A> For anyone who has ever wondered how the recycling process works, the Northwestern University Recycling Exhibit demonstrates the process from disposal to rebirth as new products. Each step of the process is demonstrated and explained along with photos of the process. There are links to similar exhibits at other universities. Other Categories: Environmental Science Keywords: conservation , recycling The Virtual Review <A HREF="http://www.het.brown.edu/physics/review/index.html">http://www.het.brown.edu/physics/review/index.html</A> The Virtual Review contains links to documents and pages concerning astrological topics and physics phenomena. For instance, gravity, quark effective theory, and string propagation near black holes are mentioned, as well as links to field theory and particle physics' Other Categories: Astronomy Philosophy Physics Keywords: natural sciences , science The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Agriculture <A HREF="http://ipm_www.ncsu.edu/cernag/cern.html">http://ipm_www.ncsu.edu/cernag/cern.html</A> This page is maintained by the Center for Integrated Pest Management at North Carolina State University. As a part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library, it offers an extensive list of agricultural links and sites. Other Categories: Agriculture Keywords: farming , gardening , horticulture , pest management Theoretical Astrophysics <A HREF="http://qso.lanl.gov">http://qso.lanl.gov</A> Web users with an interest in theoretical astrophysics may want to bookmark this informative page. Full of images and animations of various N-body simulations, as well as published papers and preprints, the Theoretical Astrophysics page provides links to astrophysics and related resources on the Web. Other Categories: Physics Keywords: N-body simulations Theoretical Biophysics <A HREF="http://www.ks.uiuc.edu:1250">http://www.ks.uiuc.edu:1250</A> The Theoretical Biophysics group at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pursues research in structural biology and develops programs for molecular dynamics and visualization. This Web site allows users to obtain information about the group itself, as well as access publications and on-going research projects. Other Categories: Biology Education Research Physics Universities Keywords: Illinois , molecular dynamics , neural science Transitional Mathematics Project / Imperial College, London <A HREF="http://othello.ma.ic.ac.uk">http://othello.ma.ic.ac.uk</A> This site offers learning resources for entry-level university students who lack the mathematical knowledge, skills, and confidence to tackle first year courses in science and engineering. Flexible learning, self-study modules cover the pre-university math topics (complex numbers, differentiation, integration, matrices, sequences and series, trigonometry, vectors) that such students need. A diagnostic test identifies individual deficiencies and directs students to appropriate learning modules. Links to related math sites are provided. Other Categories: Engineering Mathematics Keywords: flexible learning , pre-university math , self-study modules Turtle Trax <A HREF="http://www.io.org/~bunrab">http://www.io.org/~bunrab</A> This page is dedicated entirely to marine turtles. The authors of the page intend to show the beauty of marine turtles and how they are being threatened by various toxins and political figures insensitive to current dangers. This page contains political cartoons and opportunities for individuals to take up their cause. Other Categories: Environmental Science Organizations Keywords: animals , causes , ocean , turtles Tycho Base <A HREF="http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/%7Epuseds/moon">http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/%7Epuseds/moon</A> >From the Tycho Base home page, you can take the Earth-Luana shuttle and visit Tycho Base, which lies in the brilliant Tycho crater on the surface of the moon. This hyper-leap into the future allows a virtual tourist to explore the base, which was founded to mine heavy metals from Tycho crater. The Base is now a major metropolis, consisting of miles of tunnels connecting houses, restaurants, factories, museums, libraries, businesses, and galleries. This page does take some time to download. Other Categories: Astronomy Space Sciences Keywords: the moon <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="u">U.S.</A> Department of Energy <A HREF="http://apollo.osti.gov/home.html">http://apollo.osti.gov/home.html</A> Start with the Department's mission statement to learn how truly vast the mandate is of this policy organization. They are primarily concerned with technical, scientific and educational foundations for the efficient energy needs of the country, including diversity of resources and improved security, environmental and economic qualities. Review the history of energy policy - including the power of the atom for war and for peace, energy crisis times, and the work under different presidents. An interesting point from which to view American history in a world growing in concern about resources, efficiency and world ecological care. Other Categories: Engineering Government Organizations Physics Keywords: energy , environmental issues U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division <A HREF="http://webserver.cr.usgs.gov/home.html">http://webserver.cr.usgs.gov/home.html</A> The U.S. Geological Survey is an earth-science agency that has the responsibility within the federal government for appraising the nation's water resources. Hydrologic data and other data are used in research studies to describe the quantity, quality, and location of the water resources of the United States. Information, maps, and graphs about the USGS reports are provided online. Other Categories: Environmental Science Geology Science Resources Keywords: earth , geological survey , water UCB Museum of Paleontology <A HREF="http://ucmp1.berkeley.edu/welcome.html">http://ucmp1.berkeley.edu/welcome.html</A> This well-designed page welcomes you to the Museum of Paleontology on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. The home page features information on the museum and its collections. Also offered here are extensive online exhibits, online catalogs, and The Subway, a remarkable link that allows users to explore other Web resources, particularly science and museum sites. Other Categories: Geology Science Resources Keywords: evolution , museums , paleontology , phylogeny UCLA Center for Clean Technology World Wide Web Home Page <A HREF="http://cct.seas.ucla.edu">http://cct.seas.ucla.edu</A> Information on environmental research and related activities of the UCLA Center for Clean Technology is provided through this server. Users can search by subject the Center's programs in pollution prevention, combustion and air toxics, water and wastewater treatment . Users will also find out about intermedia transport and the fate of chemicals in the environment as well as risk and systems analysis for the control of toxics. Other Categories: Environmental Science Web Services Keywords: pollution , toxics , wastewater treatment UMBC Laboratory for Advanced Information Technology (LAIT) <A HREF="http://retriever.cs.umbc.edu/agents">http://retriever.cs.umbc.edu/agents</A> The University of Maryland at Baltimore County (UMBC) Laboratory for Advanced Information Technology (LAIT) focuses its research on intelligent information agents (AKA software agents, softbots, knowbots, etc.). This site provides access to the lab's projects and research papers, along with links to related research and development organizations and companies. Other Categories: Engineering Programming Keywords: artificial life , intelligent interfaces , robots University of Copenhagen Observatory <A HREF="http://www.astro.ku.dk">http://www.astro.ku.dk</A> This service gives short descriptions of several Danish telescopes and instruments currently in use. Hypertext versions of many documents are also offered here. Research documents on topics including the structure and evolution of the Milky Way are also presented. Other Categories: Astronomy Keywords: Denmark , stars , telescope University of Ohio College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences <A HREF="http://www.mps.ohio-state.edu">http://www.mps.ohio-state.edu</A> Visitors to the home page for the College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Ohio will find information about the College's departments. Details are provided on the departments of Astronomy, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Chemistry. Users can access information about faculty, research staff, special programs, resources, and publications. Also offered are links to sites related to each department's focus. Other Categories: Astronomy Chemistry Mathematics Physics Universities Keywords: physical sciences , statistics UNRSL Helicorder Camera <A HREF="http://www.seismo.unr.edu/Webcam/webcam.html">http://www.seismo.unr.edu/Webcam/webcam.html</A> If users feel the earth move under their keyboards, they may want to check the twenty-four hour Helicorder Camera. That's right, photos of the machine that tracks seismic disturbances. Although this only tracks activity in the Nevada/California area, there is much to be learned from this site. There are numerous links to other earthquake information sites. This is definitely a academic site, but it is of interest whether users sit on a fault line or not. Other Categories: Environmental Science Keywords: earthquakes , seismographs <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="v">Virtual</A> Tourist World Map <A HREF="http://wings.buffalo.edu:80/world">http://wings.buffalo.edu:80/world</A> The Virtual Tourist is a map directory to Web servers around the world. Access is provided through a clickable map and takes the browser to all the continents except Antarctica. Information about maps, Internet organizations, universities, and corporations are available. Information on the countries, states, and tourism will not be found here. Link to the Virtual Tourist II for that data. Other Categories: Geography Maps Vision Science / WWW Virtual Library <A HREF="http://vision.arc.nasa.gov/VisionSciencex">http://vision.arc.nasa.gov/VisionSciencex</A> Anyone interested in the science of vision--from ophthalmologists to psychologists to research scientists--will find this site a must-see. There are links here to over one hundred research groups, university departments, software products, journals, and organizations devoted to the study of vision in humans and animals. Other Categories: Biology Health & Medical Organizations Health Resources Veterinary Science Keywords: blindness , eyes , eyesight , perception Volcanoes <A HREF="http://www.geo.mtu.edu/eos">http://www.geo.mtu.edu/eos</A> This Web site details the work of the EOS IDS team. The acronyms stand for the Earth Observing System and the Interdisciplinary Investigative Volcanology Team. Learn about remote sensing and view images of volcanoes. Some of the volcanoes the team is investigating include Mt. Pinatubo, Kilauea, and Fernandina in the Galopagos. Other Categories: Geology Keywords: earth science , volcanology <a href="#top">Top</a> <A NAME="w">WARP</A> <A HREF="http://www.hia.com/hia/pcr/home.html">http://www.hia.com/hia/pcr/home.html</A> Visitors to this Web site should prepare for a trip into the black hole of "alternative" science. Users can explore The Quantum and Beyond, a multimedia, interactive lecture by Jack Sarfatti, Ph.D. or wander to the many other graphics-filled levels and locations at this postmodern site. Users fall in and out of "Web holes" and bump into multimedia documents on quantum physics, wormholes in space, warp technology, time travel, and many more mind-bending topics. Lots of links are available here, but users must explore this site to find them. Other Categories: Physics Science Fiction Space Sciences Keywords: alternative science , postmodern science , quantum mechanics , quantum physics , time travel , warp technology WaterWeb Home Page <A HREF="http://www.waterweb.com">http://www.waterweb.com</A> WaterWeb provides a collection of water-related information available on the Internet. Topics include water treatment equipment and chemicals, water testing equipment and services, consultants and engineers, water conservation technologies, trade journals, trade associations, research databases, government agencies, and upcoming events, to name only a few. Other Categories: Engineering Geology Internet Resources Science Resources Keywords: Arizona , hydrology , water Weather and Global Monitoring <A HREF="http://life.anu.edu.au/weather.html">http://life.anu.edu.au/weather.html</A> This page is an index to links relating to global climate. Users can view current satellite photos of any world region, review weather reports and forecasts, and access related material such as recent earthquakes and FAQs. There are links to online world maps, FireNet, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Other Categories: Science Resources Weather Keywords: earthquakes , FireNet , maps , NOAA Web Elements 2.0 beta 3 <A HREF="http://www.shef.ac.uk/chemistry/web-elements/web-elements-home.html">http://www.shef.ac.uk/chemistry/web-elements/web-elements-home.html</A> This site contains a whopping 30 megabyte collection of 5,500 files about the periodic table. Different types of data on the elements are offered, from chemical to crystallographic, nuclear to biological. Also featured are reduction potentials, isotope abundances, electronic configurations, and ionization enthalpies for the elements. Clickable tables make it easy to find out the data for a particular element. Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, this site offers a huge number of links to other chemistry sites. Other Categories: Chemistry Science Resources Keywords: periodic table , teaching aids WebElements <A HREF="http://www.cchem.berkeley.edu/Table">http://www.cchem.berkeley.edu/Table</A> This handy Web site features the first 109 elements in the period table. Users can click on a specific element, and data such as the atomic weight, atomic number, group number, and additional information, including nuclear charges, electronegativities, and temperatures, are featured. Also available are hyperlinks to isotope pattern calculators and element percentage calculators. Additional periodic table sites are listed. Other Categories: Chemistry Keywords: atomic elements , atomic weights , elements , periodic table Wildflowers <A HREF="http://rampages.onramp.net/~garylipe/index.htm">http://rampages.onramp.net/~garylipe/index.htm</A> Flower vendors, state parks, and gardens have put together Wildflowers, a Web site containing a variety of resources on wildflowers--identification, where they grow, a picture of the Wildflower of the Week, and others. This page features a state-by-state resource on locating gardens and vendors across the country. There are book reviews, articles and magazines, an annotated bibliography, a list of associations, and links to Internet documents and references. Other Categories: Botany Gardening Keywords: botanical gardens , flowers , wildflowers Women in Technology Directory <A HREF="http://www.sdsu.edu/wit">http://www.sdsu.edu/wit</A> The Women in Technology Directory is meant as a networking and support resource for women in technical fields. 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