| New Scientist
Not only a great magazine, but also a great resource
on the web. If you have a subscription, then you have
free access to the magazine's vast archive. (Y)
Scientific American
This is the "Ask the Expert"section
of the site, but Scientific American has numerous other
features on its website.
Fermi Questions
If you have never heard of Fermi questions, then visit
this site and try one. The great Enrico Fermi used to
test out potential grad students with these curious
questions. (Y)
Alex's Paper Aeroplanes
This site will tell you all you ever wanted to know
about paper aeroplanes - the different types, how to
make them, and even where to read about them! (Y)
Physics.org
This site suddenly hit the headlines when it
gave the recipe for the perfect paper plane. It also contains lots of other
good physics-related material. (Y)
Brain
Pop
Some aspects
of this educational site require registering, and other
bits cost money. But it is lively, exciting and stimulating,
and the free bits are certainly worth exploring. Great
animations and a hip stylish design. (Y)
How
Stuff Works
A huge website containing a vast array
of information - find out how stuff works, from lasers
and radio to pickpockets and knuckle-cracking. (Y)
The Why Files
When I search for answers to science questions, the answer
is sometimes here at the Why Files site. Fascinating
questions, clear answer. (Y)
Dinosauricion
View this site to find out more about dinosaurs.
From artists impressions and fossil sketches to information
on the different eras of dinosaurs and the classification
of the species. (Y)
Britney Spears' Guide to Semiconductor
Physics
Carl Hepburn's site is
a witty mix of information - where else could you find
pages on edge-emitting lasers alongside Britney's
lyrics?
Ask Mr. Science
This site catalogues questions children have asked a
former scientist, during his weekly visits to local
school. Questions range from 'What are animals made
of?' to 'Does everything have a name?' (Y)
Dr. Karl's Homepage
A former doctor, scientist and engineer,
Dr. Karl is now one of Australia's most popular TV and
radio show presenters, and a best-selling author to
boot. (Y)
BBC
Science
Find out more about all aspects of science,
from space to robots to the human body. The Beeb's general
science website also contains a Learning Zone to help
with exam revision.
Science Shack
Submit your questions to the Open University
website, based on the OU television series
with the same name.
Rough
Science
This has been
one of the best TV science programmes of recent years.
The site contains lots of background to the Rough Science
experiments.
Adam Hart-Davis
Adam is one of the best TV science presenter of recent
times. This is his home page, but you can also visit
his Science Shack or find out about his programmes
about what the Romans, Tudors and
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