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4000 Years of Women in Science: Database contains over 100 biographies of women in science from Mesopotamia to the modern age. Information presented through A-Z list, time-ordered list, or field of study list. Bibliography and other references included.

A Space Library: From NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this site offers a "Solar System Simulator", global surface maps, mission artwork and much much more. Get interactive.

Automotive Learning Online: Text, illustrations and animations identify and explain the inner workings of the automobile.

Delphion Patent Research: Formed in May 2000 by Internet Capital Group and IBM, this independent company specializes in intellectual asset management software and services. The value of its patent holdings, once properly leveraged, garnered IBM over $1.5 billion in revenue in 2000. Delphion offers to do the same for other companies by providing analysis and research tools for the patent literature. Unlike other patent information interfaces, Delphion has the business person in mind rather than the chemist, patent attorney, or professional researcher. A variety of pricing options are available, including subscription, a day pass, and some free data.

Exploratorium Magazine Online: Online magazine of Exploratorium, a museum of science, art and human perception.

History of Science: This site covers topics such as The Ancients, Alchemy, Gases, Atoms, Electrons, the Periodic Table, and Nuclear Atom in essay form. Includes information on the chief scientists, inventors and inventions in chemistry.

How Stuff Works: A comprehensive and valuable web site created by Marshall Brain, an educator and author from Raleigh, NC.

Human Anatomy Online: Text, illustrations and animations identify parts of the body and how the human body and its systems work.

Inventions on the Net: Busy web site with over 2500 links to inventors and inventions.

Nationalatlas.gov: U.S. Department of the Interior updates bound collection published in 1970. Delivers easy-to-use, map-like views of America's natural and sociocultural landscapes. National Atlas Online locates and maps over 2,000,000 geographic names in the U.S.

Science Learning Network: News, science resources, museums, and connections with schools and educators. Explores how telecomputing can support inquiry-based science education.

Threatened and Endangered Animals and Plants: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides species information. U.S. and International species listed as well as state-level information.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: U.S. government information on the environment.

U.S. Geological Survey: "Science for a changing world." Biological and geological information includes hot topics, earthquakes, volcanoes, coastal and marine environments and earth surface dynamics. Reports and studies available including West Nile virus information and amphibian deformity and die-off.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Search the entire database for patents using keyword, download forms, order copies, or just learn more about this inventive office.

US National Weather Service: National Weather Service provides current forecasts and advisories. NWS publications and weather education materials also. Available in English or Spanish.

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