SciDev.Net - Sponsored by Nature and Science magazines, this site reports on and discusses "those aspects of modern science and technology that are relevant to sustainable development and the social and economic needs of developing countries."

Animated Engines - These pages are an attempt to share the magic of mechanical engines through animated examples.

Strange Matter - Visit this site to explore materials science—"the study of stuff. "Meet a material (MR fluid) that can help keep buildings safer during earthquakes, and learn how hollow carbon molecules ("Buckyballs") may someday deliver drugs directly to sick cells in your body. You'll also find resources for teachers and activities for families to try at home. Developed by the Ontario Science Centre in conjunction with the Materials Research Society and the National Science Foundation. You'll need the free Flash Player.

Burarra Gathering - Go fishing and crab hunting with the Burarra people of Australia! You'll also learn how to navigate using stars and how to read animal tracks in this wonderful interactive adventure. Brought to us by Questacon, Australia's National Science and Technology Center. You'll need the free Flash Player.

Playing With Time - At the "Playing With Time Web site, unseen worlds of change will be revealed. You will see time sped up and slowed down, and behold the beauty of change. Time will be in your hands to witness, replay, and even create." From the Science Museum of Minnesota. Various plug-ins required.

The Science Spot - Developed by a science & health teacher this site is a good resource for teachers. You will find science trivia, lesson plans, project ideas, puzzles and more!

Pathfinder Science - Online community of teachers and students using technology to promote and engage in science learning. The web site includes threaded discussion areas, organizing protocols, data submission, retrieval from interactive databases, background information on the research areas and a publication area for students to submit their own research work.

Science of Wildfire - How do fires work? What is fire's role? What is the difference between a "good" fire and a "bad" fire? Find out in this online feature from SmokeyBear.com.

History of the Universe - Come "hear" the story of the universe in several chapters.

Nobel e-Museum - Learn about past Nobel Prize winners and play related educational games! You will need the Flash Player 5 and Shockwave 8 plug-ins to play.

Exploration: The Online Research Journal of Vanderbilt University - Find out how robot bug legs work, learn about a newly unearthed Mayan palace, and see how one culture uses cannibalism as part of mourning the dead!

Science Playwiths - A great compilation of science activities, inquiries, and explanations! In the author's words, " Simple science is often done with junk, and it involves using everyday things to pose interesting questions." A must visit!

Fun Science Gallery: Scientific Experiments for Amateur Scientists and Schools - Did you ever want to make your own microscope or telescope? How about making your own herbarium? If these activities sound interesting, then this site is for you!

The Reconstructors - At this fun, interactive kid's site, you'll "travel into the future to solve medicinal mysteries from the past." (You will need the Flash Player Virtual Reality to play.)

Scientific Explorations and Adventures with Paul Doherty - You'll find hundreds of terrific science activities and virtual adventures on the home page of one of the Exploratorium's most amazing senior scientists.

Hunkin's Experiments - At this site you will learn how to do "Russian" multiplication, how to make a potato find its way through a maze, and how to make paper screech, and more!

Tryscience: Experiments - This site has fun "do-at-home" experiments for kids and adults alike on diverse topics in science. An explanation of what's going on and a list of cool links are also provided for each experiment.

Building Big - "Explore large structures and what it takes to build them." This site features the basics of building large structures, has online "interactive labs," and gives you a chance to apply what you've learned in an online "building challenge."

Schlumberger SEED: Science Lab - This site hosts a great set of science learning activities, from how to build a model of a Buckeyball to exploring the "Brazil Nut Effect." Corresponding teachers' notes are also provided.

Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen - If you are curious about how to make strange goo, a crystal garden, or a crystal radio, then this site is a must-visit!

Brain Pop - At this site you can learn about topics from flight aerodynamics to genes and heredity by watching flash movies! You'll be as entertained as you are educated at this fun site.

Ask Dr. Universe - Do frogs sleep? Why do we die? What is beyond space? Do you have a burning question? Visit this site because Dr. Universe, the world's most curious cat, has an answer for you.

Understanding Color - This site is designed to provide the visitor with information on how color plays a role in our lives. Investigate the properties, theories, meanings, and effects of color.

Beyond Discovery - This site, from the National Academy of Sciences, explores the ways basic scientific research has resulted in unexpected and valuable applications. The design of the site is a bit dry, but the articles are great.

DoScience - Want to know what to do with that plastic straw from your soda while you're waiting for your cheeseburger? This site has a great archive of hands-on science activities.

Beyond Discovery - This site describes itself as "a series of case studies that identify and trace origins of important recent technological and medical advances. Each case study reveals the crucial role played by basic science, the applications of which could not have been anticipated at the time the original research was conducted."

Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - This densely packed site has scads and scads of excellent science and chemistry experiments you can try at home, as well as science book reviews, science tips and more, all delivered in a highly irreverent style.

Sonoluminescence - Can low-energy sound waves cause a bubble of gas to emit light? This research-level overview is a good introduction to the mysterious phenomenon

The Nobel Channel - Learn about the history of the Nobel Prize, and see video clips of Nobel winners talking about their work. A beautiful site.

NOVA Online - Unlike many Web sites that promote TV shows, this site is a valuable resource on its own. With a simple and appealing design, it presents well-written articles derived from the documentary series, including images and video clips.

The Integrated Science Newswire - This site offers detailed articles on the latest developments in science and technology from major magazines and news services, with an extensive archive of past articles as well.

The Galileo Project - This site uses the visual metaphor of Galileo's family villa to enable visitors to explore the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Find out about the struggles, triumphs, and lifelong curiosity of the man who set the stage for modern science.

Strange Science - An fascinating look at "the rocky road to modern paleontology and biology." Strange Science examines the early development of paleontology and biology during the Renaissance. The site is well organized, informative, and contains very unusual images.

Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World - This well-designed site guides you on a journey into the world of the senses and the nervous system. This site uses JavaScript animations and other advanced features, so a recent browser version works best.

Explore Science - This site is one of the best we've come across for explaining scientific concepts. Simple Shockwave demos help explain mechanics, life sciences, waves, and more. You'll need the Shockwave Player and Netscape 2.0 or better to view the site.

The Skeptics Dictionary - From "Area 51" to "Zombies" --this dictionary explains, supernatural, mystical, psychic, and paranormal terms in a skeptical fashion.

The Lab - Science stories presented in a fun easy-to-read format. There are a lot of cool graphics that are nice to look at however, the site does move a bit slowly.

Mr. Science - Participate in worldwide experiment, check out science news and links.

How Things Work - A physics professor from the University of Virginia answers questions about the "Physics of Everyday Life." You can ask a question or broswe through the vast archive of previous questions. Learn what makes an airplane fly? or how a single-lens reflex camera works?

The Nobel Prize Internet Archive - Annotated lists of all Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry, literature, peace, economics, and physiology & medicine. The site even contains information about the "Ig Nobel Prizes."

Life, the Universe, and the Electron - "An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the discovery of the electron." Learn about the discovery, or find out "what is an electron?" Well organized and informative.

Sea and Sky - A colorful site concerning two remaining frontiers. It has some compelling imagery, although captions would help. The site also has an extensive collection of links, but it would be better if they were annotated. Check out the games in each section.

The Mad Scientist's Network -The "collective crania" of scientists from around the world. This site fields questions in many areas of science. In addition, the site provides directions for at-home experiments.

Ask an Expert! - Ask any question you want, concerning just about any subject you want

The Science Club - A great resource for kids, teachers and parents with answers to general science questions and suggestions for science projects.

Science, Technology: Dr. Bob's Home Page - Dr. Bob explains everything from mysterious sliding boulders to insect chemical warfare. You can email questions and have Dr. Bob respond. A fun and well maintained site. Don't forget to check out the story about Phineas Gage!

The Why Files - The Why Files cover "science behind the news." The stories are engaging and a lot of fun!

The Orbital Science Festival Radio Station - Participate in an experiment in telepresence and alternative forms of communication.

Indiana University Molecular Structure Center - Everything you wanted to know about crystal structures, common molecules, mineralogy, and crystallography. There is even a Java enabled "buckyball"!
Cool Site: May 1996

The Science Guy - Need we say more?

Science Made Stupid - Indeed, today a myriad of sources are available to explain science facts that science itself has never dreamed of. This web site is one of them.

The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences - Profiles of the many African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science.

The Yuckiest Site on the Internet - This site calls itself "the grossest family site on the Net." With areas like Cockroach World, it's easy to agree. This site is well presented and a lot of fun.

The T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. Project - This site has taken ordinary Twinkies and put them through a series of scientific tests with suprising results. Must be visited to be believed.

UCI Science Education Programs Office - This site's stated mission is to..."Identify and communicate science & mathematics resources available on Internet/World Wide Web for standard and open-ended curricula." Their resources are sorted by category, subcategory, and grade level. There is a lot here; they say they are connected to 2000 science-related resources.

Bad Science: Bad Meteorology - The purpose of this site is "to sensitize teachers and students to examples of the bad science often taught in schools..." Only Bad Meteorology was available in September, but this site is growing rapidly. Now look for Bad Astronomy, Bad Biology, and Bad Chemistry!

Todd's Atomic Homepage - An extensive list of pointers to everything atomic. Pointers to sites dealing with the French nuclear testing issues, Nuclear Engineering Departments, and much more.

4000 Years of Women in Science - This site offers a wide ranging look at the roles of women in science, dispelling any notion that women's involvement in science is a recent development. This site has frames and non-frames versions, though the frames version is easier to navigate.