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Science
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "10th Planet" Discovered 
 Article about the July 2005 discovery of "a new planet in the outer solar system. ... The planet, which hasn't been officially named yet ... [is located] more or less in the Kuiper Belt, a dark realm beyond Neptune where thousands of small icy bodies orbit the sun." Includes photos, an artist's concept of the planet, and audio of the story. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/29jul_planetx.htm Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Oct 9, 2005 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Includes a database of Emmy Award winners since 1949, video interviews, news, photos, and more. http://www.emmys.tv/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 5, 2007 Africa Photos From the California Academy of Sciences
Nearly 700 photos of African "animals, plants, landscapes, and people/culture from the California Academy of Sciences." Searchable by name, type, country, location, and photographer. Photos include links to additional information. A part of the CalPhotos database. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cas/africa.shtml Topics: Black Resources, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 18, 2006 AlanTuring.net: The Turing Archive for the History of Computing
Alan Turing (1912-1954) "contributed to mathematics, cryptanalysis, logic, philosophy, biology, and formatively to computer science, cognitive science, Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Life." This site presents a "collection of digital facsimiles of original documents by Turing and other pioneers of computing." Includes a biography and photographs of Turing, articles browsable by subject and year, and reference materials covering the Turing machine, Turing's involvement in deciphering Hitler’s "Enigma" code, his persecution for being homosexual, and more. http://www.alanturing.net/ Topics: Computers, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, History By Place, Mathematics, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Sep 29, 2004 Albert Einstein and the World Year of Physics 2005
This site commemorates 2005 as the "the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's 'miraculous year.' In 1905 he published three seminal papers describing ideas that have since influenced all of modern physics." It provides links to websites about Einstein, his theories, and related material. Also includes a brief bibliography. From the Arts and Sciences Libraries of the State University of New York at Buffalo. http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/exhibits/einstein/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Physics Last updated Jan 23, 2007 Anthropology at Berkeley: A Century of Pathbreaking Scholarship, 1901-2001
An exhibit of images of over 100 scholarly publications in which UC Berkeley Anthropology Department faculty "have contributed meaningful, often counter-intuitive, insights to our understanding of contemporary issues of local and global scope." Browsable by author, and topics including California, social inequality, ecology, ethnography and social change, expressive culture, evolution, globalization, and science. Contains selected photographs of faculty. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ANTH/centennial/ Topics: Activism, Archaeology, California: Education, Photograph Collections, Science, Social Science Last updated Oct 28, 2007 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land
Companion site to a California Academy of Sciences exhibit of 49 photos by Subhankar Banerjee that records "four seasons of abundant life in the [Arctic National Wildlife] refuge." Contains a gallery of a dozen of the photos from the exhibit, panoramic views of the physical exhibit, an overview of species found in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and a collection of links to information about environmental issues in the refuge. http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/anwr/ Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Oct 12, 2003 The Arunachal Macaque
Three articles related to the 2004 discovery of a new primate species called the Arunachal macaque (or Macaca munzala). The website includes reports from an on-going "long-term project to explore its demography, behavioural ecology and conservation status in the Tawang and West Kameng districts of western Arunachal Pradesh." From the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) of India. http://ncf-india.org/projectpublications.php?class=theme&type=ecology&project=The+Arunachal+macaque Topics: History, Mammals, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 1, 2009 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Site of a "nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation." Contains a directory of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, resources for educators, a photo gallery of animals, job listings, and more. http://www.aza.org/ Topics: Animals, Education, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Nov 24, 2008 Auroras: Paintings in the Sky
Features information on aurora creation, what auroras look like from Earth and space, and places to observe auroras. Includes photographs, audio, and video. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/lessons/auroras/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Weather Last updated Aug 26, 2007 Balloonhq.com
This site invites you to "join the pop culture" and learn all about balloons from their history and manufacture to how to twist them into animals and other decorations that will amaze and delight. Also includes information about balloon science, a description of balloons in "pop culture," lists of games featuring balloons, and photos of balloon creations. Searchable. http://www.balloonhq.com/ Topics: Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 23, 2003 Berkeley Lab: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Official site for the national science and engineering laboratory in Berkeley, California. Features history and background information on the lab, which conducts unclassified research and is operated by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. Also includes a panoramic tour of the lab, photos, historical images (searchable), publications, and pages for specific working groups at the laboratory. Searchable. http://www.lbl.gov Topics: Energy, Government, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Jan 26, 2005 Biodiversity and Conservation
This "hypertext book" explores "the origin, nature and value of biological diversity, the threats to its continued existence, and approaches to preserving what is left." Features chapters on whaling and fishing, endangered species protection, and captive breeding. Includes graphs, illustrations, and links. Searchable. From the School of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine. http://darwin.bio.uci.edu/~sustain/bio65/Titlpage.htm Topics: Animals, Biology Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America
"Photographs and descriptions of major biological control (or biocontrol) agents of major insect, disease, and weed pests in North America. ... Also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM)." Browse four sections on natural enemies: parasitoids, predators, pathogens, and weed feeders. From the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University. http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/ Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Sep 11, 2007 Calvin Photographic Collection
A collection of 800 photographs that document Iowa's geological landscapes and features, along with "mines, quarries, mills, and other buildings," taken by Samuel Calvin, Professor of Natural Sciences at the University of Iowa (1873-1911) and State Geologist. Browsable by theme or by Iowa county, U.S. state, or Canadian province. Includes a brief biography of Calvin. From the University of Iowa. http://www.uiowa.edu/~calvin/ Topics: Geology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Technology Last updated Feb 8, 2006 Children's Butterfly Site
This site teaches children all about butterflies and moths with photographs, answers to frequently asked questions, links to other butterfly sites, and a coloring page. Maintained by the Big Sky Institute at Montana State University. http://kidsbutterfly.org/ Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Crayfish Home Page
A collection of links about crayfish including societies, photographs, conservation, phylogeny, identification, and more. There are also links to other crustacean sites and a bibliography. From the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum at Brigham Young University. http://crayfish.byu.edu/crayhome.htm Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections Last updated Jan 16, 2003 Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative (CDLI)
The work "of Assyriologists, museum curators and historians of science to make available through the internet the form and content of cuneiform tablets dating from the beginning of writing, ca. 3350 BC, until the end of the pre-Christian era." Contains browsable descriptions and photographs. Portions available in French and German. A joint project of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science and the University of California, Los Angeles. http://www.cdli.ucla.edu/ Topics: Language, Photograph Collections, Writing Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Dittrick Medical History Center
This medical museum's website includes information on its collections of rare books, museum history and artifacts, online images, and archives, which include correspondence between Charles Darwin and his contemporaries. Visitors can view selected medical paintings, prints, and photographs. Includes links to publications, finding aids, and medical history research. Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University, College of Arts and Sciences. http://www.case.edu/artsci/dittrick/site2/ Topics: Health, Photograph Collections Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Earth Science Picture of the Day
"The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives." Photographs from all over the world are featured accompanied by brief descriptions and links to related sites. Includes a searchable and browsable archive of images back to 2000. A service of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and sponsored by NASA Goddard. The site welcomes contributors. http://epod.usra.edu/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Apr 13, 2004 Earth Science World
On this site "find Earth [weather] data from around the world, images from the Earth Science World Image Bank, geoscience books, and information on careers in the geosciences." The image bank features a searchable and browsable collection of hundreds of photos of volcanoes, minerals, structures, and more. Also provides information about Earth Science Week, which takes place annually in October. From the American Geological Institute. http://www.earthscienceworld.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Jun 24, 2004 Finding Images on the Web
A tutorial on the legal use of copyrighted images, image searching, downloading, and use. Includes a great collection of links to art, science, maps, advertisements, photography, and other image collections and image search engines. Created by art and art history bibliographer Ruth S. Thomas at the Mugar Memorial Library of Boston University. http://www.bu.edu/library/instruction/findimages/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 3, 2003 The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
A searchable and browsable collection of over 450,000 photographs of earth taken from space beginning in 1961. Browsable through a clickable map. May be searched by multiple criteria including mission, geographic region, latitude, longitude, camera tilt, and camera and film type. Features a cities collection, mission highlights, and the Space Shuttle "Earth from Space" collection. From Earth Sciences and Image Analysis, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)-Johnson Space Center. http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/clickmap/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Dec 19, 2004 HONmedia
A collection of thousands of medical images and videos covering nearly 2,000 topics and themes. Indexed by the MeSH medical classification system, the topics include human anatomy, organisms, chemicals and drugs, techniques and equipment, psychiatry and psychology, and biological and physical sciences. Searchable and browsable. Also available in French. From the Health On the Net Foundation, a consulting organization affiliated with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). http://www.hon.ch/HONmedia/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Oct 5, 2007 Horse Country
An excellent site for young adults on all things equine and equestrian. Started as an experiment to interest young girls in the Internet, it features "Cyberbarn" interactive games that introduce children to science, math, and technology through their interest in horses; pen pal pages; chat; and an e-mail journal maintained by young adults. Includes links to topics such as "Vet Rap," and "Trainer’s Talk" as well as information and photos on the horse in history, sport, art, and science. Lists associations, colleges, and camps and includes a "Rider’s Library." http://www.horse-country.com/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mammals, Pets, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 12, 2002 How Volcanoes Work
This site "describes the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes." Topics include the dynamics of eruptions, landforms, eruption types, historical eruptions, and volcanism on other worlds. Each section offers a quiz. Includes vivid photographs, related links, and a crossword puzzle. From San Diego State University. http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 30, 2004 Illustrated Glossary of Alpine Glacial Landforms
"Basic definitions and examples of common alpine glacial landforms, [erosional, depositional, and ice features] discussed in introductory level university physical geography, geology and earth science courses." Entries include definitions along with photographic examples (some with topographical maps). http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/lemke/alpine_glacial_glossary/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 8, 2002 Ingenious
This British site "brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture. ... The site contains over 30,000 images which are used to illustrate over 30 different subjects, topics and debates." Topics include war, communication, travel, and health. Searchable. From the National Museum of Science & Industry (NMSI), with contributions from several other museums. http://www.ingenious.org.uk Topics: History By Place, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science Last updated Oct 6, 2004 ISS EarthKAM
"ISS EarthKAM [International Space Station Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students] is a NASA sponsored program that provides stunning, high quality photographs of our planet taken from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Since 1996, ISS EarthKAM students have taken thousands of photographs of Earth by using the world wide web to direct a digital camera." Includes a searchable image database, and information for educators and students. Searchable. http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Oct 21, 2003 The Julius Axelrod Papers
This site spotlights the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Julius Axelrod, whose pioneering work in neurotransmitters formed the foundation for the development of antidepressants. The exhibit includes photographs, laboratory notes, speeches, and articles. From the National Library of Medicine's Profiles in Science series. http://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/HH/ Topics: Archives, Drugs & Medications by Type, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Science, Science Last updated Feb 1, 2006 Lawrence and the Cyclotron
Exhibition about physicist Ernest Orlando Lawrence, whose "invention of the cyclotron, an accelerator of subatomic particles, won him the Nobel Prize in 1939." Features biographical information, photos, and information about topics such as Lawrence's development of the Radiation Laboratory (or "Rad Lab") in Berkeley, California, and science during the Cold War. Includes a bibliography and related links. From the American Institute of Physics. http://www.aip.org/history/lawrence/ Topics: Notable People, Photograph Collections, Physics Last updated Jan 26, 2005 The Lehmers at Berkeley
This online exhibit profiles mathematicians Derrick Norman Lehmer, Derrick Henry Lehmer, and Emma Trotskaia Lehmer, known for research in number theory, computational mathematics, and Fermat's Last Theorem. Features photographs, notes, covers of publications, and letters. From the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley. http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/Exhibits/Math/ Topics: California: Education, California: History, Correspondence, Mathematics, Notable People, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Marion Ownbey Herbarium: Floras
The vascular plants of Kamiak Butte, Smoot Hill, and Rose Creek in Whitman County, Washington state, as well as those of Moscow Mountain, Idaho, are listed here by plant family, genus, and habitat. Includes some photos. Also provides information on weeds, as well as annotated bibliographies for Kamiak Butte and Moscow Mountain. From the Washington State University School of Biological Sciences, Marion Ownbey Herbarium. http://www.wsu.edu:8080/%7Ewsherb/floras_db.html Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Jul 18, 2005 Mars Exploration Rover Mission
Home page for the "twin robot geologists," Spirit and Opportunity, and their mission to Mars to research the "history of water on the planet." Provides information about the mission and describes the science and technology involved. Offers pages designed for the press, educators, children, and students. Includes photos, news, and multimedia features. From NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History, Photograph Collections Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Medical Antiques.Com
"An index of articles, photos, and research about medical antiques. Also discussed are the techniques of collecting the artifacts and sets associated with surgery instruments, leeching, bloodletting, drugs, and other aspects of medical science prior to 1900." Aside from the author's wanted list, this site also contains noncommercial and educational materials. Compiled by an anesthesiologist and collector of medical antiquities. http://www.medicalantiques.com Topics: Arts and Humanities, Collectors & Collecting, Home & Housing, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections Last updated Jul 20, 2004 Molecular Expressions: Images from the Microscope
This site contains "photo galleries that explore the fascinating world of optical microscopy." There are hundreds of photomicrographs (photos taken through a microscope) alongside brief descriptions. The Microscopy Primer presents a basic introduction to the microscope. The Silicon Zoo contains images of doodles on the silicon chips in your computer. Also available are Java tutorials on microscopy, transistors, and QX3 computer virtual microscopes. Science, Optics and You , a curriculum project, covers light, color, and optics. Additionally, the Museum of Microscopy has images of historic microscopes from the 16th century to the present. http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photography, Technology Last updated Mar 12, 2000 Monarch Watch
A site developed to further science education in elementary and secondary schools, written in easy-to-understand language, that investigates the migration of the Monarch butterfly. Included are photos of the butterfly, its larvae, pupae, roosts, and food. There is information about the insect?s biology including its life cycle, anatomy, genetics, sensory systems, predators, and more. Additionally, there is information about both growing and identifying various types of milkweed, the Monarch larvae's exclusive food. Also provided is information about gardening for butterflies, rearing Monarchs, and projects for teachers in the classroom. Included is a resource list and glossary. http://www.MonarchWatch.org/ Topics: Insects & Arachnids, K-12 Education, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Mar 11, 2003 National Archive of Geological Photographs (NAGP)
This searchable database from the British Geological Survey contains 6,400 digital images from their archive of more than 100,000 images "dedicated to the theme of earth sciences." http://www.bgs.ac.uk/photoarchive/ Topics: Geology, Photograph Collections Last updated May 5, 2005 National Space Science Data Center
Access to a wide variety of data from NASA space flight missions for astrophysics, space and solar physics, and lunar and earth sciences. The Photo Gallery has pictures of planets, stars, and spacecraft and the Image Catalog those of planets and comets. The General Public Page leads to a chronology of lunar and planetary exploration and fact sheets on each planet. The Space Science Education Page has lessons, online activities, and resources for educators. Searchable. http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Aug 19, 2002 National Weather Service: Lightning Safety
This website provides information about lightning safety, covering topics such as safety outdoors and indoors, safe shelters, the history and science of lightning, and medical issues. Includes lightning strike statistics, fact sheets, publications, teacher resources, survivor stories, photographs, and links. Also features information about Lightning Safety Awareness Week, held annually in June. http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections Last updated Jun 15, 2005 National Weather Service: Rip Current Safety
"Check this site for rip current overview, safety tips, forecasts, photos, headlines/saving lives, survivor stories, links, statistics, animation and glossary." Also includes information about the science behind this phenomenon that occurs when "waves break strongly in some locations and weakly in others," a brochure on rip tide safety for swimmers (in English and Spanish), and information about the inaugural national Rip Current Awareness Week (June 5-11, 2005). From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 8, 2005 Nobel Laureates
Profiles nine researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory awarded Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry. Contains presentation and acceptance speeches, biographies submitted to the Nobel Committee, photographs, and an overview article on "the science behind each of the Nobels." From the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). http://www.lbl.gov/LBL-PID/Nobel-laureates.html Topics: Government, Government, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Science, Science Last updated Jul 6, 2006 Nova Online
A searchable, browsable collection of Nova programs. This PBS program is well-known for its episodes on the sciences, social science, and expeditions. Each program has information, photographs, resource links, and a complete transcript. Some have sound or video clips. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Recreation, Television Last updated Apr 22, 2002 NYPL Digital Gallery
This site "provides access to over 275,000 images digitized from primary sources and printed rarities in the collections of The New York Public Library [NYPL], including illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and photographs, illustrated books, printed ephemera, and more." Searchable, or browsable by collection, such as art and literature, cities and buildings, industry and technology, and nature and science. http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Mar 9, 2005 Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
ORNL is the Department of Energy's "largest science and energy laboratory." It was "established in 1943 as part of the secret Manhattan Project." The site includes a history of the lab, a database of ORNL publications back to 1985 (many available in full-text), articles from the ORNL Review magazine, news, photos, and information about major research areas such as complex biological systems, energy science, and high performance computing. Searchable. http://www.ornl.gov/ Topics: Energy, Government, Photograph Collections, Science, Technology Last updated Nov 27, 2003 Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI)
Here are "high-resolution, detailed imagery of significant environmental events which are visible in remotely-sensed data available at the NOAA Science Center in Suitland, Maryland." Satellite time lapse and still images, often visually appealing, display major dust storms, fires, floods, icebergs, ocean events, severe weather, snow, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, volcanoes, and "Unique Imagery." Includes current events and a daily report. There are links to further information. http://www.osei.noaa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 The Paleontological Institute of the Russian Academy of Science in Moscow, Russia
An exhibit of photographs of the "world's largest paleontological institute." Topics include the architectural motifs of the institute, Mongolian dinosaurs, and Pleistocene and Tertiary mammals. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/pin/pin.html Topics: Animals, Geology, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 23, 2003 The Parasitic Plant Connection
Parasitic plants are organized by family, with photos (some are spectacular), descriptions, distribution maps, lists of genera, bibliographic references, and DNA sequence information, as well as other information. The site also includes a glossary of parasitic plant terms, a list of specialists, and related links. Site by Dan Nickrent of the Department of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. http://www.parasiticplants.siu.edu/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Dec 19, 2008 Plant Pathology Photos
This site "offers images captured by a succession of four Cornell University science photographers over the past 100 years. The small galleries ... span a period of great advances in plant pathology -- the study of plant diseases -- and in the photographic methods which are so central to the discipline." Includes brief biographies of the photographers. http://www.plantpath.cornell.edu/plant_pathology/sceneda49.html Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Plants, Technology Last updated Mar 29, 2007 Satellite Images "Show Atlantis"
This June 2004 news article discusses how a German scientist believes that "satellite photos of southern Spain reveal features on the ground appearing to match descriptions made by Greek scholar Plato of the fabled utopia." Also includes links to articles about other recent hunts for Atlantis near England and Gibraltar, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3766863.stm Topics: Geography, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Philosophy, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 15, 2004 Science Education Gateway (SEGway)
"Funded by NASA's Office of Space Science," SEGway "is a national consortium of science museums, research institutions and educators working together to present the latest space science research for students, teachers, and the general public." Includes information on auroras, comets, planets, NASA space missions, and other topics related to astronomy and space science. Also features lesson plans and guidelines for teachers (K-12). http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segway/ Topics: Astronomy, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Apr 25, 2005 Science Photo Library
A searchable collection of over 100,000 photos "covering all aspects of science, health & medicine, space exploration & astronomy, technology & industry, earth science, satellite imagery [including several of the World Trade Center and Pentagon], and nature & wildlife." The weekly, archived Photo Features has news and feature stories along with photos about recent developments in science and technology. Images are small and have a prominent watermark. The full, non-watermarked image is for sale. http://www.sciencephoto.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Technology Last updated Aug 11, 2004 Science Service Historical Image Collection 1926-1976
This "historical image collection represents twentieth-century scientific research consisting of images and their original captions as they appeared in period publications." This exhibit, which is specific to electricity, covers a "forty-year sample of innovation and invention", and includes photos of automobiles; batteries; cameras; computer art; Thomas Edison; assorted electric products, devices, and parts; radios and related parts; lasers; telephones; and more. Searchable. From the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History. http://americanhistory.si.edu/scienceservice/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Science, Technology Last updated Aug 24, 2004 SciTechResources.gov
An annotated directory of nearly 700 science and technology resources on U.S. government sites. Browsable by agency and searchable by subject, agency, and resource type (including bibliographic databases, computer software, current research, laboratories, maps, photographs, research and development, publications, and satellite data). From the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical and Information Service (NTIS). http://www.scitechresources.gov/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Jun 11, 2005 Skate Canada
Skate Canada is the "largest figure skating governing body in the world" and holds programs for skaters, coaches, and officials. Biographies and competition histories of all the team Canadian figure skaters, a photo gallery of events, and current results in figure skating events are here. There are also sections on programs for special needs skaters, health and fitness ( Sports Science ), and varsity figure skating. The site is available in English and French. http://www.skatecanada.ca/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Winter Sports Last updated May 16, 2002 Smithsonian Photographic Services (SPS)
"The Smithsonian's central source for the creation, processing, distribution and archival storage of photographs and digital images." Subjects include science, technology, art, history, people, and animals. Features several special exhibits such as the history of cinema, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Washington's lesser known memorials. Searchable and browsable. http://photos.si.edu/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 10, 2004 Space Telescope Science Institute
Site for the Hubble Space Telescope. Includes history, news releases, photographs and movies, educational activities, an archive of data collected, and a directory of Internet resources for research astronomers. "The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is the astronomical research center responsible for operating the Hubble Space Telescope as an international observatory." http://www.stsci.edu/institute/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Oct 9, 2002 Tank Museum in Kubinka
The Web site for this Russian museum features captioned photos of military tanks and other armored vehicles. Includes images of Soviet tanks, British and American vehicles, military cars and trucks, armored trains and steam engines, and other military vehicles. Also available in Russian. http://www.tankmuseum.ru/index_e.html Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science, Weapons Last updated Dec 15, 2004 Tarek Heggy
Official website from Egypt's Tarek Heggy, a liberal political thinker in the Arab world, who is a manager in the petroleum industry, a university lecturer, and an author. "His work advances the causes of modernity, democracy, tolerance, and women's rights in the Middle East." Includes dozens of essays, a resume with a list of his books, photos, and video files of interviews (some only in Arabic). Some materials available in several languages. http://www.heggy.org Topics: History By Place, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Politics, Regions of the World, Social Science, Women Last updated Aug 17, 2005 The Tea Man's Tea Talk
Contains tea FAQs, articles on tea making and history, photos and illustrations, and information on the science and health aspects of tea, and tea in Ceylon, China, India, and Japan. Note: the Tea Man passed away and the site has not been updated in some time, but remains as "an archive of tea articles prepared and/or commissioned by him, or that he thought were interesting and enlightening to lovers of tea." http://www.teatalk.com/ Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 14, 2008 Third From the Sun: Geographical Features as Seen From Space
Designed for students in grades 4 through 8, this site provides an overview "of the history and development of Earth sensing, " and the role of the Landsat satellite in modern Earth imaging. Includes interactive activity for students "to make reasoned inferences about the geographic locations shown in Landsat images." Also features information for teachers. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/lessons/third_from_sun/ Topics: Astronomy, California: Education, Geography, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 22, 2006 The Thomas S. Warren Museum of Fluorescence
This site has a brief explanation of fluorescence and phosphorescence, some striking close-up photographs of specimens of fluorescent minerals under ultraviolet light, and a collection of annotated links to related resources. The section for teachers is a tour of the museum's exhibits, with photographs and brief notes. The museum is in Ogdensburg, N.J. http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/warren/about.php Topics: Geology, Museums, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Sep 22, 2009 United States Antarctic Program
Combines information about Raytheon's Antarctic Program Service, run on behalf of the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs, and information and links about Antarctic travel, history, and related educational sites. Features a browsable and searchable photo archive; categories include people, stations, scenery, science, transportation, and wildlife. Also provides access to the Antarctic Sun, the newspaper "published during the austral summer at McMurdo Station, Antarctica." http://www.usap.gov/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Newspapers by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Aug 2, 2006 University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections
These unique collections of historical photographs, documents, and other visual resources depict the history, natural sciences, and regional cultures of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. "These collections are especially strong in Seattle history, architecture, labor and industry, the Klondike Gold Rush, and our natural environment" and are searchable by keywords, title, subject, description, or a variety of other fields. From the University of Washington Libraries' Digital Initiatives Program. http://content.lib.washington.edu/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 13, 2004 |
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