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astronomy

Bad Astronomy
http://www.badastronomy.com/
Fed up with not being sure just what information is correct and what isn't on the Internet? Bad Astronomy is the website for you! Read movie reviews where bad astronomy is exposed or look at the flawed science behind the conspiracy theories.

BBC Space
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/
This site is just out of this world! It is packed with pictures, interactivity, a 3-D virtual tour of the solar system plus you can even play games!

Cool Cosmos
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/
This is a great educational site courtesy of NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab. Its idea is to show how the Universe can be explored using infrared and other light sources invisible to the human eye.

Earth and Moon Viewer
http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html
Map it out! View different parts of the Earth and the Moon. But be warned, this is a very popular site so can be slow at times, but it is well worth the wait.

NASA Thursday’s Classroom
http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com
Site to provide connection between emerging research from NASA and the classroom. Weekly lessons are prepared by professional educators. Really interesting fun space related material, for younger or older children and their teachers or parents.

Space
http://www.space.com
There’s something amazing here every day with space science news and news about space missions and launches.

Views of the Solar System
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm
You won’t see this by looking out of your window, you need to look at this site instead for pictures of planets and the Sun.

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botony

Classification of Plants and Animals
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/classify/classify.html
Find out about classification or even invent your own families of animals or plants.

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chemistry

About.com: Chemistry
http://chemistry.about.com/
Lots to explore in this US-based site including demos and experiments, homework help, science fair projects and much more.

A-level Chemistry Revision
http://www.mp-docker.demon.co.uk/home.html
Check the e-tree for your exam board and follow links to the information you need to revise.

A Look Inside the Atom
http://www.aip.org/history/electron/jjhome.htm
This is a very readable, attractive account of the discovery of atomic structure. A site for students interested in how ideas in science develop.

APBI – British Pharmaceutical Industry
http://www.abpi-careers.org.uk/
You know the expression, 'it's not a cure for cancer'. Well, this potentially is! This site explores some careers in the pharmaceutical industry in good detail, for anyone with a liking for chemistry / biology. Definitely worth a look.

Chemistry and Industry
http://www.chemind.org/CI/index.jsp
This online magazine covers the industrial applications of science and how they affect business now and in the future. They cover stories from renewable energy reviews to the most obscure business news back to the fat burning pill, so there is a wide range.

Chemistry Society
http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/
Enter the Chembytes Infozone and you may never get out again for there’s loads to read up on for all you budding chemists out there!

Creative Chemistry
http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk
The Creative Chemistry website is recommended for secondary school science teachers and anyone else with an interest in chemistry - particularly if you're facing GCSEs or A Levels...

Doc Brown’s Chemistry Clinic
http://www.docbrown.info
There are quizzes, worksheet and revision aids for KS3, GCSE and A’ level. It’s not just chemistry either – in the KS3 section there’s biology, physics, earth science and mixed science resources too. There’s a fantastic alphabetical list of the users and applications of chemicals but don’t get carried away and print it out ‘cos it’s 30-40 pages long!

EddNet Chemistry
http://chemistry.eddnet.net/
Funny, personal site devoted to the world of the chemist, lots of laughs and zaniness in between some really good information.

GCSE Chemistry
http://www.gcsechemistry.com/
Around 400 pages dedicated to GCSE chemistry, covering all of the UK syllabuses. The best way to navigate the site is via the index, which is useful for finding key points for homework.

Physics Applets
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/applets/
Not small apples, but very entertaining interactive physics concepts, from atoms to microwave ovens! Anyone could easily spend time playing with these little devils, and would come away with a good understanding of the concepts.

Royal Society of Chemists
http://www.rsc.org
The Royal Society of Chemists is more for professional chemists to find out about the society and how to join, but it does have information about their library.

The Chemical Industry
http://www.cia.org.uk/newsite/
This is a great site for anyone considering entering the chemical industries at any stage, with useful careers advice and interesting information on chemicals in the home.

Visual Elements
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/page3.html
This site takes you on a spectacular journey through the periodic table, as you absorb a wealth of information on individual elements, groups and patterns in the table.

Web Elements
http://www.webelements.com
Gives the periodic table and information about it. You can click on individual elements and get more details. Also CHEMPUTER interactive on-line chemical calculators to be found here.

Why not Chemical Engineering?
http://www.whynotchemeng.com
The Institute of Chemical Engineers has come up with a great little site full of info on a career in Chemical Engineering. They claim that Cindy Crawford has studied ChemEng, amongst other celebs, which is so unlikely it must be true!

Xperimania
http://www.xperimania.net
A site all about the science behind man-made Materials, with a particularly practical slant. It has a bunch of practical activities to try, but also invites you to explore the man-made materials time line and come up with your own practicals then share them with the rest of Europe. They’ve also go webchats with European scientists who are actually working at the forefront of the petrochemicals industry; and international competitions.

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earth sciences

British Antarctic Survey
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/
The British Antarctic Survey are adventurous folk! Geologists, climate scientists, and zoologists all pile down there for the summer, and some even stay over the winter – brrrr!

Discover Petroleum
http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/petroleum/index.html
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be on an old rig, or what going on in an oil refinery, DISCOVER PETROLEUM is the site for you. The site is in two sections, ages 8-12 and 13-16, with photographic virtual tours in both, and extra games if you're in the younger age group. The tours are quite basic in format, but it's an effective way of giving you an overview of the processes involved, and there's an "info bank" if you need to find out more. You might come across one or two technical bugs in there (we did) but it's still well worth a visit.

Geological Society (Geolsoc)
http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/template.cfm?name=geohome
The Geological Society has information for teachers and informed, interested adults.

Natural History Museum Earth Lab
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
The database is very hard to use without a good amount of knowledge to begin with so this site is just for keen students and adults. The gallery looks more promising though.

Ocean Link
http://oceanlink.island.net/
This is a fantastic marine biology website. So if you like all things sub aqua then this is the site for you. You will find all kinds of interesting information about things like: the biggest sea animals, marine biology careers, answers to common ocean/animal questions, and much more.

The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom
http://www.minerals.net
Good if you like looking at pictures of gems and minerals, not so hot on how they form or any proper geological information.

The British Geological Survey
http://www.bgs.ac.uk
Access the BGS’s educational information and user friendly geological maps.

Volcano World
http://volcano.und.edu/
Comprehensive images and information regarding the world’s volcanoes with good teacher resources.

World Meteorological Organisation
http://www.wmo.ch:80/
Heavy-duty meteorological site, aimed at adults with an interest.

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ecology

Eco Schools
http://www.eco-schools.org.uk/
Sustainable Learning is a programme providing a structured, task based approach to the way energy and water is used in schools. Schools working through this programme have realised energy reductions of 10% on average and have a better understanding of how energy and water is used in their schools.

Education for Sustainability
http://www.e4s.org.uk/
Part of the NGfL. Looks big, but the same information is recycled in the different parts. There are special sections for teachers and parents, as well as games and information for pupils.

Greenhouse Gas Online
http://www.ghgonline.org/
This site is aimed at college students and above, but would be good for anyone at A-Level who wishes to advance their knowledge of the issues surrounding greenhouse gases and their effect on climate change.

Natural Environment Research Council
http://www.nerc.ac.uk
is the main site for those involved in Environmental research.
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/site/guides/schools.asp is the schools section, with basic info on how your school can get in touch with the local Schools Liaison Officer and a few useful related weblinks.

Waste Watch
http://www.wastewatch.org.uk
Not all that scientific, but it will get you enthusiastic about recycling in the home and school if you aren’t already.

Young People's Trust for the Environment
http://www.yptenc.org.uk
The YPTE is a charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and the need for sustainability. To this end, they run all sorts of out-and-about stuff like environmental holidays and an award scheme, but you can also go on a mini-adventure without even leaving your swivel chair...

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food science & nutrition

British Nutrition Foundation
http://www.nutrition.org.uk
Good site for adults to get information and lesson ideas, with impressive nutrition links.

Explore E Numbers
www.exploreenumbers.co.uk
Ever wondered what those tricky little ingredients are? And what effects and side effects they have? Here's a site that'll give you the low down.

Food Future
http://foodfuture.foodanddrink.org.uk/
Science-based information on the issues surrounding the genetic modification of food.

The Nutrition Cheat Sheet
http://www.mmeade.com/cheat/index.html
Excellent site for young people, adults and teachers, with lots of facts about vitamins, minerals and trace elements you need to remain healthy.

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general science

4000 Years of Women in Science
http://crux.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/4000WS.html
Biographies and pictures of female scientists and mathematicians throughout history. The site is very informative and inspiring although simple in layout and appearance.

Extreme Science
http://www.extremescience.com
If you’ve ever wondered what the biggest, fastest and strongest is then this is the website for you. Extreme Science has all the cool world records in earth science and the creature world that you want to see.

Hollywood Science
http://www.open2.net/science/hollywood_science/
No – we’re not just talking plastic surgery and special FX here, this is a very entertaining site, packed with the science behind the movies. Could Bruce Willis really have survived the leap from the exploding tower in Die Hard? Find the answer here!

New Scientist
http://www.newscientist.com/
Web version of the science magazine with an archive of old articles.

Princeton
http://www.princeton.edu/~mcbrown/display/faces.html
Now for an extremely detailed website with black geneticists, zoologists, geologists and more. Some of the people profiled are still alive today.

SC1
http://www.sc1.ac.uk/
SC1 is brought to you by the Royal Society, the UK academy of science. The site aims to interest and excite young people about modern scientific research, its significance to today’s society, its complex history and the people involved in its development.

Science InsideOut
http://insideout.rigb.org/ri/index.jsp
InsideOut is a new website that brings science closer to you. It provides information about science topics and is a platform where you can find out about the big questions in science, so why not voice your opinions on the bulletin board?

ScienceNet UK
http://www.sciencenet.org.uk/
Search through previously asked science questions and science research news. Good for school projects and finding the answers to those niggly questions that no one seems to know the answer to!

Science Worlds
http://www.scienceworlds.co.uk
If you are looking for an answer to a tricky question, a good read or the chance to sign up to a free magazine then this is the site for you. The Job World section is very useful if you are looking for in-depth info on specific careers. The profiles on the different industry sectors sheds light on the vast array of career pathways open to a student with science qualifications.

ScI-Journal
http://www.sci-journal.org
An online publication for science students, which gives them the chance to publish work done in school or college science classes to share with students around the world.

The Discovery Channel
http://www.discovery.com
Discovery.com is brought to you by the Discovery Channel and the website is as varied as its programme schedule. Visit the Science Channel or Animal Planet pages for lots of interesting articles or if you’re after activities then Discovery Kids is the place for you.

The Naked Scientists
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/
If you want to ask scientists questions, you can try the Naked Scientists. Based around a radio program, the site is crammed full of science resources including nearly 200 hours of science podcasts, over 60 + home experiments, over 100 science articles and a fact or fiction quiz plus much more.

The Why Files
http://whyfiles.org/
If you’ve ever wondered what the science behind a news story is then be sure to check out the Why Files.

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health & medicine

BBC Health Site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health
Yes, those BBC types have done it again! Is there no end to the BBC website? If you have a health query or just want to learn about bodily functions in general then you’ve come to the right place.

Face Transplantation
http://www.envisagetrust.com
Real-life facial transplantation is now technologically possible, and the first landmark operation is surely around the next corner. What facial transplantation may offer is an extreme solution available to certain patients with devastating facial disfigurements. The subject, however, is laced with ethical issues, including concerns over the psychological implications of such procedures on all concerned.

Healthnet
http://www.healthnet.org.uk
Site for the Coronary Prevention Group, aimed at giving the general public information on health and fitness.

Medical Research Council
http://www.mrc.ac.uk
For the main site, aimed at the Medical research community.

Medicdirect
http://www.medicdirect.co.uk
Online medical website for home use – not aimed at schools.

Netdoctor
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk
Home medical website for adults, not aimed at children or schools.

NHS Direct
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Useful to know, particularly the phone number, but not aimed at teachers or children.

Surgerydoor
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk
Big comprehensive site for online medical advice. Big section on healthy living. Not aimed at teachers or schools.

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human biology

BBC AS Guru
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/asguru/
Help for AS level students who can use online, TV and print, to create the most comprehensive study programme possible. The website offers a comprehensive course map, explanations, diagrams, animations and activities.

BSSRC Life
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/life/index.html
Great site full of information about relevant modern biological science issues – very clearly set out – you will need to download Flash if you haven’t already.

Biology4All
http://www.biology4all.com/
This is a great site hosted by the University of Central Lancashire, and covers all aspects of the post 16 Biology Curriculum, with a view to introducing pupils to Biology courses at university. It has spectacularly good teacher resources, links library and up to date news from the web on biological advances.

Genetic Disorder
http://www.geneticfutures.com/thegift/play/author.asp
This is a great site for stimulating discussion about the future of genetic selection. Written by playwright, Nicola Baldwin, it explores the scenario of a future genetics court case between father and son.

Medical Museums
http://www.medicalmuseums.org/
This site leads to the medical museums in London, for the history of medicine, ophthalmology, psychoanalysis and more.

Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/newslet.html
Explore the human nervous system through a wealth of images and information. The site includes comparative studies, a brief history of neuroscience and sections on disease and injury. Numerous games and activities explore the functions of the brain.

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/about/Welcome.html
The site is for research students mainly, but has a remit to disseminate knowledge about the biological sciences to the wider public. ‘Science and Society’, deals with bio-science issues, which would suit interested sixth formers upwards:
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/society/Welcome.html

Visible Human Project
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/applications.html
Take a guided tour of the Visible Human from MAD scientists by looking at three-dimensional images of the male and female human body.

Your Amazing Brain
http://www.youramazingbrain.org.uk
If you've not visited the Your Amazing Brain website then it's time to do so right now. As you'll see there are several different sections, such as 'Your Memory', 'Inside Your Brain' and 'Test Yourself'. In each one the idea is to try things for yourself and learn more about what's going on up there in your top ten centimetres...

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maths

4000 Years of Women in Science
http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/
Biographies and pictures of female scientists and mathematicians throughout history. The site is very informative and inspiring although simple in layout and appearance.

Easy Maths
http://www.easymaths.com/
We know maths isn’t that easy but with this site it can be. There are tutorials, exam papers, puzzles, tricks and games to be found here.

Maths World
http://www.mathsworld.co.uk/
Help with homework for GCSE and A-Level students. Links to every university maths department in the UK. Also includes puzzles, revision help and links to other maths sites.

Plus Maths
http://www.plus.maths.org
Online maths magazine for those with an interest.

Prime Mathematics Enrichment
http://nrich.maths.org/prime/library.htm
Lots of maths problems here to solve, for maths lovers and those who would like to expand their mathematical horizons.

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physics

About Temperature
http://eo.ucar.edu/skymath/tmp2.html
A site all about temperature, including the history of thermometers and the development of temperature scales, thermodynamics, kinetic theory and electromagnetic radiation.

BNFL (British Nuclear Fuels Ltd)
http://www.bnfl.com/
Very Shockwave-heavy site with a lot of information about nuclear power. The education section contains details of teaching resources, an online magazine, and various puzzles.

CERN
http://public.web.cern.ch/public/en/LHC/HowLHC-en.html
Everything you wanted to know about how the Large Hadron Collider works.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk
Not for children, aimed at students and research scientists, but with fascinating project news here - the highlights of the councils grant recipients. It’s very interesting to see what problems and what solutions inspire this type of scientist.

Galileo Galilei
http://www.seed.slb.com/en/scictr/lab/galileo/index.htm
Here's a daredevil, ascending to great heights to try and accomplish a feat that many of his spectators just do not believe possible. It's that Italian guy, Galileo Galilei! Up the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, with his two cannon balls and a feather...

Joule and Energy
http://www.msim.org.uk/joule/index.htm
What a Joule of a site! The Museum of Science and Industry Manchester (MSIM) have brought local scientist James Prescott Joule to life. Follow his experiments in animated/video form, do the virtual version of his work and then watch as he answers questions about his work.

NOISENET
http://www.noisemakers.org.uk/
NOISE (New Outlooks In Science & Engineering) is a new UK campaign funded by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). It's aimed at the 16 - 19 year olds, and is bright, good looking and has lots of great information, including some really interesting careers profiles.

Particle Adventure
http://particleadventure.org/
Okay, so perhaps particles don’t sound particularly adventurous but you’ll have to visit this site to take our word for it. Follow the interactive tour and the world of quarks, antimatter and neutrinos is presented in easy to digest chunks of information.

PEEP (Physics and Ethics Education Project)
http://www.peep.ac.uk/content/index.php
This site has been built to match the new GCSE syllabi with their emphasis on How Science Works and ethical issues in science. Students can find information on a wide range of ethical issues plus activities and challenges. There’s also the option to have an online discussion which will give opportunities to practice argument. The site has been updated with the new A level specs (see Search by Syllabus). PEEP has a sister site, the original, focusing on Bioethics: http://www.beep.ac.uk/content/index.php

Time Travel
http://www.biols.susx.ac.uk/home/John_Gribbin/Time_Travel.html
Get your head round this if you can! Thought-provoking science theory, which asserts that according to Einstein’s laws, there's no reason why time travel can't work...

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technology/materials/engineering

BBC Sci-Tech Site
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/
News and events concerning science and technology from the BBC.

Engineering Education
http://www.engineering-education.org.uk
If you have ever wondered what it’s like being an engineer, look no further than this great scheme. Year 12 students get a chance to work in a small team on real engineering problems.

http://www.eesw.org.uk is for Welsh students,

http://www.raeng.org.uk/education/preuniv/default.htm is where you’ll find information on the R. A. Engineering’s other brilliant schemes for school students.

My Abodo
http://myabodo.com/
This super friendly Flash-based site is aimed at kids, but it teaches both kids and adults about what it takes to create environmentally-friendly homes by allowing you to create one yourself. (With your kids, of course!) By selecting and customizing components of the home, you learn about the environmental impact of each choice. The site allows you to view houses created by others as well in your new Abodo neighbourhood. The Tools section is more aimed at adults. It offers relevant news items, project guides, and a project planner.

Tennis Technology
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy
Part of the BBC Sports Academy site, find out the latest about tennis technology, including tennis balls, racquets, Cyclops and speed guns and Hawk-Eye.

Year In Industry
http://www.yini.org.uk
Fancy a year out between A-levels and uni? Well, you could do a lot worse than follow the example of some of the case studies on this site! The Year in Industry will set you up, matching some of our best young brains to an industry that will suit them.

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zoology

Animal Skull Collection
http://www.d91.k12.id.us/skyline/teachers/robertsd/skulls.htm
Website showing the collection of animal skulls made by Deloy Roberts and kept at a high school in Idaho. Images available of all types of animal skulls, and hints on how to start and maintain a collection of your own.

Become a Vet!
http://www.st-ives-vet.co.uk/careers.html
Fancy yourself as the next James Herriot? Well, here you’ll find sound information on training to be a vet or a veterinary nurse, with links to universities too.

Classification of Plants and Animals
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/classify/classify.html
Find out about classification or even invent your own families of animals or plants.

Microscopy – Insects
http://www.denniskunkel.com/
This is a commercial site for the work of this enterprising scientist/artist. He has an education section with lots of fantastic images and some useful and entertaining information.

Polar Bear Tracker
http://www.panda.org/polarbears/
Ever wondered what polar bears do all winter? To enable us to find out, and learn more about the bears at the same time, the WWF together with the Norwegian Polar Institute, have been doing a spot of tracking.

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