Science Clubs
The Astronomy Club of Tulsa
Located at Tulsa University.
Double Helix Science Club
An Australian site for young people. Includes many science activities.
CAoS Club
An online resource for K-8 teachers.
Nuclear Energy Institute Science Club
Nuclear science resources for students and teachers.
Georgia Junior Academy of Science
Affiliated with the Georgia Academy of Science. This is an organization for students and teachers.
NSU Science Club
A science club operating at Northern State University.
Laramie County Community College Science Club
A science club located in Laramie, Wyoming.
EarthTroop.com
A site sponsored by General Motors. The emphasis is on the environment. For kids, teachers, and families.
MiraCosta Natural Science Club
A club operated at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California.
Science Hobbyist Amateur Science
A site with many links to projects for amateur science enthusiasts.
Explorit Science Center
An online resource for exploring science.
Education Planet - Resources for Science Fair Projects
Links and resources for science fair projects.
The Naturalist's Club
Operated by The Museum of Science in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Singapore Science Centre
An educational site available in English and Chinese.
Quekett Microscopical Club
Established in 1865, this British group is devoted to amateur microscopy.
Educational
100+ Great Sites for Children
A link page put together for kids by the American Library Association.
EnviroLink
An online environmental community. Information about environmental issues.
EurekAlert!
News about science, medicine, and technology. Published by The American Association of Sciences.
Flinn Scientific
Lab safety information for teachers.
The Learning Studio
Online interactive educational site.
NASA Quest
An educational website run by NASA.
Particle Adventure
A site devoted to exploring particle physics, put together by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Mirror sites are available for several countries.
Physics 2000
An interactive educational site covering modern physics put together by The University of Colorado
PhysNet
Links to physics documents, university physics departments, and other resources.
PhysicsWeb
Online physics news. Put together by, IOP Publishing, publishers of Physics World.
University of Kentucky Chemistry Department
Interesting games and a set of pages that describe laboratory glassware.
The Why? Files
The science behind the news. Put together by The University of Wisconsin.
For Fun
Annals of Improbable Research
Goofy research. Just goofy.
Chem4Kids
A site for children of all ages, concentrating on chemistry.
SETI@home
Unique project that allows you to help in the search for intelligent life in the universe.
Geology Sites
Earthquakes
A brief explanation of earthquake science provided by the United States Geological Survey.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Published by the United States Geological Survey, this is an online newsletter devoted to volcanos. The site is geared toward the general public.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Operated by Columbia University, their research covers all aspects of the earth.
Volcanoes Online
A very nice student-created website about volcanoes.
Industry Sites
Hamilton Sundstrand
Makers of life support systems.
Honeywell
Links to information about Honeywell's space services and systems.
L-3 Communications
A company that handles space communications and navigation services.
Lane Science Equipment Corporation
This company makes specimen storage units.
Moog Inc.
A maker of precision control components and systems for space vehicles.
Magazines
21st Century Science & Technology
A magazine covering topics about science and technology.
American Scientist
A science magazine for general readers published by Sigma Xi, "The Science Research Society."
Astronomy
An American magazine for general readers.
Astronomy Now Magazine
A British astronomy magazine for general readers.
BioScience
A magazine about biological sciences and public policy. It is published by the American Institute of Biological Sciences and is suitable for general readers. Some content is available online at no charge.
California Wild
Focus on science and nature. Published by the California Academy of Sciences.
Canadian Rockhound
A free online magazine about amateur geology.
Discover Magazine
A magazine covering all areas of science, written for the general reader.
E-Journals.org
Links to hundred of journals in nearly every branch of science.
Focus
A magazine covering all areas of science, as well as reviews of movies, games, etc.
Geotimes
Covers earth science. Published by the American Geological Institute.
Issues in Science and Technology
A quarterly journal published by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and The University of Texas at Dallas.
Mercury
Published by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
Natural History
A magazine about nature. "The magazine of the American Museum of Natural History"
Natural New England
Science and nature magazine with an emphasis on the northeastern United States.
Nature Photographer
A magazine devoted to photographing wildlife and geological subjects.
New Scientist
A British weekly magazine about science for general readers.
Quest
The History of Spaceflight Quarterly.
Physics Today
A magazine about physics, suitable for general readers. Published by American Institute of Physics.
The Planetary Report
Published by the Planetary Society. The magazine is free with paid membership.
Popular Science Magazine
A general circulation magazine devoted to science, technology, and other topics.
Quantum Magazine
A magazine covering math and science. Aimed at students, it is mathematically challenging.
Rocks & Minerals
An magazine for amateur geologists, covering rocks, minerals, and fossils.
ScienceDaily Magazine
This is an online science news magazine.
Science Magazine
Published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Science News
A weekly news magazine about science.
ScienceDaily Magazine
An online science news magazine.
Science Spectra
"The International Magazine of Contemporary Scientific Thought"
Scientific American
A magazine about all areas of science and technology.
Sky News
A Canadian astronomy magazine for general readers. Subscriptions include a membership as an Astronomy Associate of the National Museum of Science and Technology.
Sky and Telescope
The home site for Sky & Telescope, an American astronomy magazine for general readers.
Spaceflight
A British magazine covering astronautics and outer space topics. Published by the British Interplanetary Society.
Space Illustrated
A new magazine dedicated to covering space in photographs and words.
StarDate
Home page for the popular public radio program and magazine. Presented by The University of Texas.
Technology Review
A magazine published by MIT that covers the latest news on technology.
Twine Line
An educational newsletter for the Ohio Sea Grant.
Weatherwise
A magazine about the weather for general readers.
Wildlife Conservation
Covers wildlife around the world.
Whole Earth
A magazine about biology and the environment.
Nature Centers and Zoos
Amber Elk Ranch
Located in Ludington, Michigan, USA.
Binder Park Zoo
Located in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA.
Chippewa Nature Center
Located in Midland, Michigan, USA.
John Ball Zoological Garden
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
Minibeast Zooseum and Education Center
Located in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Astronomical Observatories
Big Bear Solar Observatory
Located in Big Bear Lake, California, USA. The observatory is operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is devoted to studying the sun.
Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
Operated by a number of organizations, this observatory is located in Chile.
European Southern Observatory
Run by eight member countries, the observatories are located in Chile.
Gemini Observatory
Operated by several member countries, this observatory includes telescopes located in Hawaii and Chile.
The Griffith Observatory
The observatory and planetarium are located near Burbank, California.
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Located Kitt Peak is 56 miles southwest of Tucson, Arizona, USA. Several large telescopes are located her.
Lick Observatory
Operated by the University of California, this famous observatory is located near San Jose, California.
Lowell Observatory
Located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
McDonald Observatory
This observatory is run by the University of Texas at Austin and is located in the Davis Mountains, about 450 miles west of Austin.
Mt. Hamilton and Lick Observatory Virtual Tour
This site offers a virtual tour of this observatory near San Jose, California.
Mt. Laguna Observatory
Operated by San Diego State University, this observatory is located about 45 miles from San Diego, California, at the eastern edge of the Cleveland National Forest.
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Home of the historical 100 inch reflector, the observatory is located in California. The site includes a virtual tour of the facilities.
Perkins Observatory
Located in Delaware, Ohio, USA. Owned and operated by Ohio State University. Public programs are available.
Rogers Observatory
Operated by Northwestern Michigan College. Public viewing times are available.
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Located in Greenwich, England. Home of the Prime Meridian!
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory combines with the Harvard College Observatory (HCO) to form the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. They operate observatories in several locations.
U.S. Naval Observatory
Located in Washington, DC, the Naval Observatory is responsible for making measurements for accurate time determinations.
Whipple Observatory
Located on Mount Hopkins in the Santa Rita Mountains in Arizona, this is a new facility run by the Smithsonian Institute. There are several other telescopes near this facility. There is a visitors center located at the base of the mountain.
Organizations/Societies
American Association of Physics Teachers
An association for all teachers of physics.
American Association Of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
This is a non-profit worldwide scientific and educational organization of amateur and professional astronomers who are interested in stars that change in brightness, or variable stars. They publish a monthly bulletin.
American Chemical Society
Chemistry research society
American Institute of Biological Sciences
A research organization for the biological sciences.
American Institute of Physics
Physics research society that also publishes several journals, including Physics Today.
American Physical Society
Physics research society.
Association for Women in Science
Resources for and about women scientists.
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
A well-known amateur astronomy group in the United States. Publishes Mercury magazine.
International Atomic Energy Agency
Focus is on the peaceful uses of atomic energy.
International Dark-Sky Association
A group dedicated to lowering light pollution in our night skies in order to preserve the beauty of the stars for all.
The National Academies
Includes: National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation makes grants and awards in all areas of science, mathematics, and engineering education.
National Space Society
A society dedicated to space exploration.
The Planetary Society
Group that actively seeks to fund space research and exploration. Publishes The Planetary Report.
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
An amateur astronomy group based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal
Group that seeks to debunk pseudo-scientific claims. Publishers of Skeptical Inquirer.
Museums and Planetariums
Abrams Planetarium
Located in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Armagh Planetarium
Located in Northern Ireland.
Barlow Planetarium
Located in Menasha, Wisconsin, USA.
Bishop Museum and Planetarium
Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Casper Planetarium
Located in Casper, Wyoming, USA.
Christa McAuliffe Planetarium
Located in Concord, New Hampshire, USA. This facility is named in honor of the teacher/astronaut who was killed in the Challenger shuttle explosion.
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Located in Paris, France. Includes museums and a planetarium. English, French, and German language versions of the site are available.
Clark Planetarium
Located in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA.
Cosmanova
Located in Stockholm, Sweden. Includes an IMax theater and planetarium. English and Swedish versions of the site are available.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Includes a museum and planetarium.
Delta College Planetarium
Located in Bay City, Michigan, USA.
Discovery Place
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Includes a nature museum and a planetarium.
Dreyfuss Planetarium
Located in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
Located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA.
Fels Planetarium
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Part of the Franklin Institute.
Fiske Planetarium
Located in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
Flandrau Science Center
Located in Tucson, Arizona. Includes a planetarium.
Fleischmann Planetarium
Located in Reno, Nevada, USA.
Halifax Planetarium
Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Hansen Planetarium
Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Houston Museum of Natural History
Located in Houston, Texas, USA. Includes an IMax theater, planetarium, and observatory.
Hudson River Museum
Located in Yonkers, New York, USA. Includes a planetarium.
Johannesburg Planetarium
Located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Kansas City Museum
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Includes a planetarium.
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA. Includes an IMax theatre, the Justice Planetarium, Dr. Goddard's Lab, and Star Station One (an exhibit about the International Space Station).
Katsushika City Museum
Located in Katsushika City, Japan. Includes a planetarium. English and Japanese versions of the site are available.
Louisiana Nature Center and Planetarium
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
McCallion Planetarium
Located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Meteor Crater Visitor's Center
Located near the famous meteor crater in Arizona, the facility houses a theater and museum of astrogeology.
McKinley Museum
Located in Canton, Ohio, USA. This is a hands-on museum and includes the Hoover-Price Planetarium.
Minneapolis Planetarium
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Montreal Planetarium
Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Basic information is available in English. Some pages are available only in French.
Morehead Planetarium
Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
Morrison Planetarium
Located in San Francisco, California, USA.
Moscow Planetarium
Located in Moscow, Russia. This links you to the Fractured English site. Russian is also available, but your browser must have Cyrillic fonts available.
Mueller Planetarium
Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. Includes a planetarium and art and history exhibits.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Located in Macon, Georgia, USA. Includes a planetarium and observatory.
Museum of Natural History and Cormack Planetarium
Located in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Museum of the Southwest
Located in Midland, Texas, USA. Includes a children's museum, a planetarium, and an art museum.
Mystic Seaport Planetarium
Located in Mystic, Connecticut, USA.
Norman Lockyer Observatory and James Lockyer Planetarium
Located in Sidmouth, Devon, England.
Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory
Located in Toledo, Ohio, USA.
Roberta Bondar Earth and Space Centre Planetarium
Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
San Fransisco State University Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
Located in San Fransisco, California, USA.
The Science Museum
Based in Tokyo. English and Japanese versions are available.
Scienceworks Museum
Located in Melbourne, Australia.
Sharpe Planetarium
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and Einstein Planetarium
Located in Washington, D.C., USA.
South Florida Science Museum and Aldrin Planetarium
Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
Staerkel Planetarium
Located in Champaign, Illinois, USA.
Steno Museum Planetarium
Located in Aarhus, Denmark.
Stickler Planetarium
Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, USA.
Tomchin Planetarium and Observatory
Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
Tycho Brahe Planetarium
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Vanderbilt Planetarium
Located in Long Island, New York, USA.
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Museum of Transport and Communication)
Located in Lucerne, Switzerland. Includes a planetarium. Versions of he site are available in English, French, German, and Italian.
Virginia Living Museum
Located in Newport News, Virginia, USA. Includes a planetarium.
Ward Beecher Planetarium
Located in Youngstown, Ohio, USA.
William Knox Holt Planetarium
Located in Berkeley, California, USA.
Wollongong Museum Science Centre
Located in Sydney, Australia. Includes an observatory and a planetarium.
Research Centers
Particle Accelerators
List of particle accelerators located around the world.
Antarctic Meteorology Research Center
Studies of antarctic meteorology, ice bergs, etc.
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Scientific research center that concentrates on particle physics
Center for Genome Research at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
Information on human genome research.
CERN
The European Organization for Nuclear Research
Fermilab
Major center for particle physics research
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The main center for robotic exploration of our solar system.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
U.S. government center for nuclear research
Lowell Observatory
The astronomical observatory created by Percival Lowell. The discovery of the planet Pluto was made here.
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Serves "as a focus for research on atmospheric and related science problems."
National Human Genome Research Institute
Information about the Human Genome Project.
NeuroMuscular Research Center
Information about neuromuscular research at Boston University
Scripps Research Institute
Center for biological studies
SETI Institute Online
The organization that is leading the search for intelligent life in the universe.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
Dedicated to increasing knowledge of the biological and physical processes that sustain life on earth.
Smithsonian Institution
Museums, research, and educational services
Space Telescope Science Institute
Home page for information about the Hubble Space Telescope.
Woods Hole Research Center
Environmental research center.
Television and Radio
ABC News Science
The science section of ABC's news site.
Arctic Science Journeys
A production of the Alaska Sea Grant College Program, with assistance from KUAC-FM Alaska Public Radio and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Ask Dr. Science!
Site for Dr. Science, a radio personality who answers questions about science.
Bill Nye, The Science Guy
Home site of the PBS personality.
Earth & Sky
A radio program.
Public Broadcasting System
Broadcasts Nova, Nature, Scientific American Frontiers and other science programs.
The Science Show
An Australian science program hosted by Robyn Williams. Part of the Radio National network.
StarDate
Home page for the popular public radio program and magazine. Presented by The University of Texas.
Talk of the Nation: Science Friday
A National Public Radio program hosted by Ira Flatow.
WKAR
Michigan State University Radio and Television. Includes WebCasts of StarDate and Nature Watch.
Software
Tasa Graphic Arts
Education software for the earth sciences.
U.S. Government Agencies
Kennedy Space Center
Information about tours and educational programs. Tickets to space launches may be purchased online.
NASA - National Aeronautic and Space Administration
The U.S. government's space agency.
National Institutes of Health
Resources on health topics.
NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Government agency that "support United States industry by providing measurement services and research for electronic, optical, and radiation technologies."
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Government agency that oversees research in oceanography and atmospheric sciences
United States Department of Energy
Agency that oversees funding for various scientific research projects.
United States Geological Survey
Agency that seeks to describe the geology and geography of the United States, help manage natural resources, and minimize loss of life due to natural disasters.
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