Science Links
The sites listed here are meant to supplement the books in the science sections of our library. Right click on a site you’d like to visit and “open in a new window” so you can easily return to this list when you’re finished.
General Science Information
The Why? Files Science news stories with in-depth features about the science behind the headlines.
Science Daily News about the latest discoveries and research in science, technology and medicine.
ECHO Science and Techonology Virtual Center A compendium of catalogued and annotated sites on the history of science, technology and medicine.
Science and Nature A treasure trove of interactive activities about animals, prehistoric life, human body and mind, space.
Librarians’ Internet Index Directory> Science A list of reliable websites.
Yahoo! Directory> Science Select from the appropriate category.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics on the WWW Virtual Library Select from a category to get links to good websites.
Homework Help Select from the appropriate category.
Anatomy and Physiology
The Visible Human Project Complete, anatomically detailed, three dimensional representations of the normal male and femal human bodies.
Anatomy and Physiology Tutorials Interactive tutorials are a great way to learn the parts of many of the body’s systems.
Human Anatomy Online
Digital Anatomist Interactive Atlas 2-D and 3-D views of body systems.
BodyQuest An exploration of anatomy design for and by students.
Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education Images, text, tutorials, lab exercises and exam items for self-assessment.
Astronomy
Space Science Hotlist List of websites related to astronomy and space.
The Nine Planets Overview of the history, mythology and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.
Lunar and Planetary Sciences Information and images related to the U.S. space program.
NASA Human Space Flight News, history and real-time data about the space shuttle program.
SETI Institute Explore, understand and explain the origin, nature, prevalence and distribution of life in the universe.
Telescopes Links to telescopes watching the skies, with links to more information about their sponsors.
Amazing Space Interactive website with many graphics, videos and animations.
Star Light Star Bright Interactive site about stars.
Phil Plait’s Bad Astronomy Debunks myths, misconceptions and errors.
Biology
Endangered Species Search animals and plants threatened or endangered in the U.S.
Endangered Animals Fact Sheet More than 50 animals, organized by continent.
IUCN Redlist of Threatened Species Exhaustive, sophisticated database.
Gene Map of the Human Genome A database of human genes and inherited disorders.
Human Genome Resources Online resources and an interactive tour.
Cells Alive Interactive tutorials about mitosis, meiosis, cell cycle and more.
Onion Root Tips Online activity demonstrating time spent in different phases of the cell cycle.
Bug Guide Extensive identification guide to insects and spiders of US and Canada.
Chemistry
Periodic Table of the Elements: Los Alamos
WebElements Periodic Table Valuable information and pictures showing element structures and periodic properties.
Visual Elements Periodic Table
Chem4kids Learn about matter, atoms, elements, reactions and more.
Earth Science
Volcano World Informative site about volcanoes.
Introductory Geology Images and links from a Geology class at Duke University.
Forces of Nature Earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and hurricanes. Interactive maps, photos and videos.
This Dynamic Earth The story of plate tectonics.
Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rock Information
Environment
Invention and Inventors
Inventors on About.com
Physics
Physlink.com A comprehensivephysics and astronomy site for education, research and reference.
Conceptual Physics This site is intended to accompany a Prentice Hall textbook, but the simulations, question/answer section and links can be used by anyone.
Bang! Boing! Pop! Interactive Physics
DC Physics Humor Mostly for fun, but it does have links to practice problems etc.
Weather
