| Physics
& Technology News
NASA Hot Topics- past & present New Scientist - comprehensive science and technology news service. Science News - a weekly magazine of science. The WHY Files - The science behind the news. NY Times Science - Top science news stories. Slash dot - News for Nerds. Stuff that matters. Nature - News from the top science journal. How Stuff Works - a web site that tells you how stuff works, containing thousands of topics. Space.com - Something amazing every day. Great Hubble photos. Discover - News from Discover Magazine. |
Physics
Concepts & Tutorials
The Physics Classroom- The BEST physics tutorial on-line! Fear of Physics - A site that has hundreds of completely explained word problems, great video demonstrations and clear explanations about common real world situations. 101 Facts to Know for Physics A complete listing of what to know for the NY Physics Regents Exam Physlink
Ultimate comprehensive
physics resource on-line. Fizzics Fizzle! an interactive guide to physics for students. Explore Science- Multi media science activities & games NY State Regents Prep Center Lessons, demos, links, virtual labs & more to help any student with Regents Physics concepts. Physics - ask a question to find an answer from the Institute of Physics web for students.
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| Virtual
Labs & Simulations
Mechanics
Virtual labs & Simulations Electricity
Virtual Labs & Simulations NTNU Virtual Labs-A wide variety of java applets to experiment with. Light
& Optics Virtual Labs Waves
Virtual Labs & Simulations Physlets- A large collection of applets covering all topics in intro. physics Physics Applets- U of Oregon - Newton's laws, thermo, astrophysics |
General Science Links of Interest US Patent & Trade Office Pull up any patent, complete with diagrams. How Stuff Works A great site to visit if you ever wonder How? Discovery School homework help, activities, great resource School Science - See how the stuff you learn at school relates to the world. Scanning Electron Microscope How it works, amazing photos & more Light Walk see the world differently after looking at light & shadow |
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| Museums
& Exhibits On-line
Try Science! Virtual field-trips, exhibits and adventures on-line The Exploratorium - an online museum of science, art and human perception. The Franklin Institute Online - The site offers a number of interesting science exhibits. Smithsonian
Institution on-line Science Museum On-Line cool site devoted to contemporary science & technology Robotics- Sensing, thinking, and acting. Discover the history of robots and listen to discussion of ethical issues, or explore a gallery of modern artists and their work. Play with a robot online! National Geographic's Expedition Hall - an interactive “museum” that takes you on geography journeys. Here you’ll climb a mountain, hover over the Earth, speed across Europe, visit an archeological dig, and even order sushi–plus games, animations, and more! The unMuseum An on-line museum devoted to bizarre phenomena Putting DNA to Work - Explore some of the applications of DNA technology and see the many ways these uses effect your life.  Contests
& Challenges
West Point Bridge Designer Download free software for designing a bridge. Compete on-line! Great! ASME
Student Contests and Competitions Physics Regents Exams Down-loadable files of NY State Regents Physics exams - answers also available Physlink Refrences An awesome collection of science and math references and tables. Dictionary.com on-line dictionary, thesaurus and reference guide. What Time is it? US Naval Observatory master clock Measurement/Unit Converter Metric to non-metric or vice versa |
Broadcast-related
Cool Websites
MythBusters - It's a tough job separating truth from urban legend, but the MythBusters are here to serve. Each week special-effects experts Adam and Jamie take on three myths and use modern-day science to show you what's real and what's fiction. Extreme Engineering - Discovery Channels show that takes a close look at the world's biggest engineering challenges. Science Friday NPR's radio current events show- great discussions of science making the news NOVA PBS program that features interesting science from across the world and through the ages. A Science Odyssey PBS show on people and discoveries -then & now  Entertainment
& Amusements
Soda Constructor Create two dimensional critters that walk, bounce, roll & jiggle on your screen. Discovery Channel Interactives Snow Crystals Stunning crystal galleries. Watch breathtaking movies of snow crystals growing. Illusionworks The most comprehensive collection of optical and sensory illusions on the web. Eye Tricks - the source for optical illusions, brain teasers, games, 3D images and other mind teasing oddities. Brain Food - Give your mind a work out on our devious collection of puzzles. There are hundreds, ranging from word games to logic problems to riddles. Some are tricky. Some require innovation. All require thinking power. M.C. Escher Optical Illusion Gallery images of some of his most famous works. Flouroscope- see your bones! From Windmills to Whirligigs a great site about wind powered fun Optical Illusions A gallery of some famous examples of visual illusions as well as some geometric patterns that will cross your eyes. Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena Puzzle Arcade from Bits & Pieces |
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