The Sciences Guide

General Science and Mathematics

African Americans in the Sciences - Chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, scientists.

Biographies of Women Mathematicians - Biographies in alphabetical and chronological order.

ChemFinder - Search chemical database, reference, reagents, downloads, shops, related sites.

Educational Hotlists - Franklin Institute's links on animals, earth, space, oceans, and more.

HowStuffWorks - Search, categories, articles, questions, Stuff of the Day, Cool Stuff!.

Human Body and Mind - Interactive body pages and psychological tests, mind and body subjects.

Mathematicians Indexes of Biographies - Alphabetical and chronological, female mathematicians.

PBS Science & Nature - Earth, space, animals, technology, archaeology, teacher resources, more.

The Science Channel - What's Hot!, science news, videos, and more from The Discovery Channel.

Science & Technology - An Internet Public Library subject collection.

Science Timelines - Search by keyword or date for notable events in science by subject area.

Scirus - Science-specific search engine for the Web and journal articles.

Smithsonian Science & Technology - Highlights, inventors, fields, and history.

S.O.S. Mathematics - Algebra, trigonometry, calculus, diff. equations, complex variables, matrices.
 

Astronomy and Space

The 8 Planets - A multimedia tour of the Solar System, glossary, appendices, and contact.

Aerospace Source Book - Outlook articles, aircraft specifications, prime contractors, and airlines.

Astrobiology.com - Directory of astrobiology and life science, top stories, hot topics, links, more.

Astronomy - An Internet Public Library subject collection on the solar system, space, stars, more.

Griffith Observatory Sky Information - Sky report, moon phases, eclipses, comets, planets, tides.

HubbleSite - News, gallery, discoveries, telescope, astronomy, education & museums, reference.

Johnson Space Center - Status, news, Human SpaceFlight, education programs, annual report.

Kennedy Space Center - News, launch information, education, gallery, and Visitor Complex.

NASA - Search, FAQ, hot topics, NASA TV, multimedia gallery, NASA Human SpaceFlight.

NASA's Imagine the Universe - Black holes, pulsars, stars, galaxies, the Sun, teacher resources.

Sea and Sky: The Sky - Solar system, deep space, astronomy supplies, and images.

Sky & Telescope - Astronomy news, sites, tips, imagining, resources, and magazine.

Sunrise Sunset Calendar - Custom printed calendar by location and month with moon phases.

USNO Astronomical Applications Department - Data services, publications, research, news, FAQ.

Welcome to the Planets - Planet and small bodies photos and information, spacecrafts, glossary.
 

Inventions

About Inventors - Search by subject, articles by subject, essentials, discussion, and links.

How Products Are Made - Explains the manufacturing process of products; inventor biographies.

Invent Now - Hall of Fame, programs, workshops, competition, how to patent, and search.

Invention Dimension - What's new, award winners, archives, The Inventor's Handbook, resources.

National Inventors Hall of Fame - Search inventors, index of inventors and inventions, and timeline.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Search for patents and trademarks, inventor resources, FAQ.
 

Museums, Science Centers, and Zoos

Central Florida Zoological Park - Learning, animals & plants, groups, Just for Kids, and news.

The Florida Aquarium - Education, events, habitats, press kit, DolphinQuest, and what's hot.

Florida Museum of Natural History- Exhibits, events, classes & tours, links, research, databases.

National Air and Space Museum - Exhibitions, news, lectures, events, collections & research.

National Museum of Natural History - Explore mammals, the Earth, sea life, and more.

National Zoo - Search by topic, animal gallery, fact sheets, activities, teacher resources, more.

Orlando Science Center - Exhibits and programs, planetarium, observatory, classes, and more.

Smithsonian Institute - Explore & learn, exhibitions, events, research, Smithsonian museums.
 

Nature

All About Birds - A Cornell University site with bird guide, facts, conservation, how to attract birds.

Animal Coloring - Hundreds of animal pictures to color, alphabetized by subject.

Animal Planet - Pet care guides, volunteer opportunities, programs from The Discovery Channel.

Aquarium Resources - A wide variety of information about the marine aquarium hobby.

Audubon - Bird conservation, science, education, chapters, search, news, books, resources, links.

EcoWorld - Nature and technology articles for the environmentally-conscious consumer.

eNature - National Wildlife Federation site with wildlife field guide, plant guide, national parks.

Endangered Species - Getting started, lists, extinct species, facts, data, pictures, news, events.

The eSkeletons Project - View and compare the bony anatomy of humans, baboons, and gorillas.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Hunting/fishing licenses, research, education.

Frog Dissection - Introduction, preparation, skin incisions, muscle incisions, and internal organs.

Life Sciences - An Internet Public Library subject collection on life and living organisms, biology.

National Geographic Animals - Pictures, facts, habitats, video, features, news, Animals A to Z.

North American Mammals - Search all North American mammals by map, species, family, status.

PBS Science & Nature - Earth and habitat, space, animals, technology, teacher resources, more.

PlantFacts - Plant search engine, image database, how-to videos, FAQs, glossary and more.

Sea and Sky: The Sea - Sea creatures, images, reefs, ocean exploration, aquarium resources.

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens ANIMALS - Education programs, just for teachers, fun zone, and more.

Smithsonian Science & Technology - Images, animals, ecology, geology, marine life, plants, more.

Tom MacCubbin's Plant Profiles - Information and care of Florida plants by a local horticulturalist.

Turtle Trax - Sea turtle information, how you can help, and message boards.

UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life - Agriculture, community, environment, 4-H, gardens.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Conserving wildlife & habitats, working with others, conservation.

What's That Bug? - Bug information, ask questions and have bugs identified, bug love, and links.

Wildflowers - Forums, dealers, events, native plants links, woodlands FAQ, glossary, mailing list.
 

Resources

Horology - An Internet Public Library subject collection on time measurement, clocks, calendars.

Life Science Dictionary - Terms in biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, and genetics.

Measure 4 Measure - Sites that estimate, calculate, evaluate, and translate by subject.

PlantFacts Search Engine - Answer plant-related questions, search by keyword and region.
 

Science Fairs

Science Fair Central - Discovery Channel site with project guide, teacher resources, contest.

Science Fair Project Resource Guide - Internet Public Library guide with project ideas and steps.

Science Fairs - For students, teachers, and parents, supplies & materials, books & resources.

The Ultimate Science Fair Resource - Project steps and hints, writing reports, displays, ideas.
 

Science News and Magazines

Discover - Magazine on mind & brain, medicine, space, technology, ancient life, and environment.

National Geographic - Animals, history, maps, news, people & places, photos, video, and music.

New Scientist - Top story, breaking news, explore by subject, reports, features, archive search.

Popular Science - Science, aviation & space, automotive, technology, medicine, gallery, blog.

Scientific American - General interest magazine with science news, features, podcasts, and more.

SciTech Daily - Science-related topics, science news, science and technology publications.

SkyTonight.com - Sky & Telescope site with astronomy news, observing, how to, resources, more.

The Smithsonian Magazine - History, the arts, science & technology, travel, nature, cultures.

Weather

Intellicast - Weather forecasts, radar, satellite, weather planners, education, weather map, news.

NOAA - Weather, climate, news, tides, National Weather Service, and National Hurricane Center.

UM Weather - FastForecast, collection of  thousands of forecasts, images, and weather links.

The Weather Channel - Local, national, and international weather, forecasts, sunrise and sunset.

Weather Underground - Weather maps by type, current conditions and forecasts by city and state.