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."
Cool Site: February 1999

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.
Cool Site: January 1999

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
Cool Site: September 1998

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.
Cool Site: July 1998

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.
Cool Site: May 1998

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.
Cool Site: May 1998

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.
Cool Site: February 1998

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.
Cool Site: January 1998

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.
Cool Site: December 1997

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 plug-in and Netscape 2.0 or better to view the site.
Cool Site: October 1997

The Skeptics Dictionary - From "Area 51" to "Zombies" --this dictionary explains, supernatural, mystical, psychic, and paranormal terms in a skeptical fashion.
Cool Site: September 1997

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.
Cool Site:August 1997

Mr. Science- Participate in worldwide experiment, check out science news and links. Cool Site: August 1997

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?
Cool Site: July 1997

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."
Cool Site: July 1997

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.
Cool Site: July 1997

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.
Cool Site: April 1997

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.
Cool Site: March 1997

Ask an Expert! -Ask any question you want, concerning just about any subject you want.
Cool Site: February 1997

The Science Club -A great resource for kids, teachers and parents with answers to general science questions and suggestions for science projects.
Cool Site: January 1997

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!
Cool Site: October 1996

The Why Files -The Why Files cover "science behind the news." The stories are engaging and a lot of fun!
Cool Site: July 1996

The Orbital Science Festival Radio Station -Participate in an experiment in telepresence and alternative forms of communication.
Cool Site: May 1996

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?
Cool Site: April 1996

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.
Cool Site: March 1996

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.
Cool Site: February 1996

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.
Cool Site: February 1996

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.
Cool Site: January 1996

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.
Cool Site: December 1996

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!
Cool Site: September 1996

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.
Cool Site: September 1996