Welcome to Chris W. Smith's Science Page!

Anatomy, Medicine, and Health

BabyCenter Track newborn growth and development.

Better Health Where personal empowerment and informed decision-making meets a growing interactive health community.

Fitness Online Get answers to all your fitness questions at this online fitness site.

InteliHealth: From John Hopkins' University, find health advice, drug resource center indexed by brand and generic names, ask-the-pharmacist, hospital locator, medical news, and a medical dictionary.

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis: Centers for men's, women's, and children's health, as well as information on cancer, heart disease, nutrition, and more.

Medicine Net Learn more about the medications you take with Medicine Net.

Dissections of the Real Brain: The Virtual Hospital serves as a reference for doctors and health care physicians. Medical Illustrations and 3-D photos of organs are included.

Dr. Koop: Former Surgeon General for President Reagan, C. Everett Koop publishes health news. The site also includes links to more than 100 support groups and dozens of specific health topics. The Drug Checker is a valuable tool that can be used to check drug interactions or drug and food interactions.

TransWeb: Information about organ donation. Learn more about the news, personal stories, and cutting edge medicine of organ transplants. You may be able to save lives!

The Digital First 9 Months: Chronicles the changes that days, weeks, and months of pregnancy bring, in vivid words and pictures.

Anatomist Project:Features 3-D views of the brain, knee, and thoracic region from cadaver dissections (courtesy of the University of Washigton).

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Astronomy

Earth from Space: Astronauts views of the home planet. Features photo archives dating to the Gemini program.

MarsNews: Daily updates from NASA regarding future missions, planetology, and possibilities of life.

NASA Archive for manned space flight: Contains agency archives dating to 1958.

NASA's new home for manned mission information, this site embodies its shuttle and International Space Station sites and will soon host an Exploring Mars section. You can link directly to NASA TV, read the latest news, watch the shuttle countdown clock, and read space history.

Solar System Simulator: The simulator, created by NASA with Jet Propulsion Labs and Caltech, will create a color rendering of whichever planet or satellite you desire, as seen from any other planet or satellite, at whatever time you like.

Space Shuttle NASA Human Spaceflight-archived mission data, current countdowns, and STS tracking.

Stardate: Online guide to stargazing and NPR radio programming updated daily by the University of Texas

The StarTrails Society: Anyone who is interested may join this NASA sponsored program designed to encourage contributions to scientific research projects in astronomy, astrobiology, and other physical sciences.

Observation of the Week: NASA's Observatory features weekly updates and archived photos (e.g. storms on Jupiter, lava flows on Mars, and solar eclipses on Earth).

Nine Planets: The University of Arizona presents a wealth of solar system information including orbit, size, surface, climate, and satellite data of each planet.

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Chemistry
American Chemical Society:Chem Center features libraries and databases of ACS journals, articles, and books; searches for patents, chemicals (via Chemical Abstract Services), and educational resources; meeting locator; chemistry in the news; career builder; and global links.

ANTI-Chemistry This satirical site makes fun of your old high school teachers and college profesors. Highlights include a list of "chemistry carols" and other spoofs.

Bill Nye Labs Funded by the National Science Foundation, this site contains on-line demonstrations ("Make sure you have an adult present and remember: SCIENCE RULES!") and chemistry experiments for children based on the popular television show. (Bill Nye is the modern "Mr. Wizard")

W & M Chem.:Robert Boyle was a contemporary of Sir Isaac Newton and fellow member of The Royal Society. Boyle is often named the father of modern chemistry because of his rejection of the theories of alchemists and his espousal of atomism. He discovered the ideal gas law (pressure & volume of an ideal gas are directly proportional to temperature) and left his estate to the throne in 1692. His generous gift allowed King William III & Queen William II to establish the anglican seminary known in the modern era as The College of William and Mary. His legacy of scientific research continues to the present as evidenced by the faculty, facilities, and undergraduate research documented by this website.

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Earth Science and Geology

U.S. Geological Survey: Satellite mapping science for a changing world.

Earth Observatory: An "observation deck" allows you to see fires, storms, and changes on Earth from the vantage point of space through satellite imagery; at a "lab", perform hands-on experiments in earth science.

Glacier: Check the weather and join an expedition on the Antartican tundra.

National Geographic: Documents the natural and cultural dversity of our planet.

Volcano World: Pictures, videos, and maps of active volcanos on Earth and other planets.

TerraServer: Microsofts database of aerial and satellite images on earth. (999 gigabytes, or enough information to fill 2,000 volumes of 500 pages each)

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Engineering

The Air Affair Aviation Hotlist I'm getting close to getting my license, and there is tons of flying information here.

Cars: Car Talk radio archives for repair hints.

General Motors was the first to use Qicktime VR for product display on the internet.

Inner Auto: An online peek under the hood. See images, functions, and detailed descriptions of car parts.

Historic Wings Tells the history of aviation with vivid photos.

Innovative Transportation Technologies America may be getting the first high speed rail with Amtrak's new Acela train, but rapid rail service is nothing new worldwide. This site details Maglev, monorail, and "personal transit" projects developing around the globe.

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Meteorology (Weather)

AccuWeather: Satellite and radar images, current and forecast maps, travel information, and weather feature articles.

Earth View: Customize a satellite image of Earth by choosing zoom, latitude, longitude, z-axis, topos (show topography), and clouds (watch weather develop)

Intellicast Check out the current weather conditions and five day forecast for any U.S. city.

Weather Channel: Audio / Visual forecasts, local forecasts, and satellite weather watches.

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Astronomy

NASA's new home for manned mission information, this pagee embodies its shuttle and International Space Station sites and will soon host an Exploring Mars section. You can link directly to NASA TV, read the latest news, watch the shuttle countdown clock, and read space history.

Solar System Simulator: The simulator, created by NASA with Jet Propulsion Labs and Caltech, will create a color rendering of whichever planet or satellite you desire, as seen from any other planet or satellite, at whatever time you like.

The StarTrails Society: Anyone who is interested may join this NASA sponsored program designed to encourage contributions to scientific research projects in astronomy, astrobiology, and other physical sciences.

Observation of the Week: NASA's Observatory features weekly updates and archived photos (e.g. storms on Jupiter, lava flows on Mars, and solar eclipses on earth).

Nine Planets: The University of Arizona presents a wealth of solar system information including orbit, size, surface, climate, and satellite data of each planet.

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Zoology

Africam Virtual photo safari and live cameras from South African national parks and game reserves.

Animal Planet: Geographically diverse (e.g. watch sharks swimming in the Waikiki Aquarium or adopt a puppy from the Miami Animal Shelter) web cameras across the U.S. sponsored by the Discover! cable television channel.

American Zoological Association: Zoos and Aquariums of AZA features photo galleries and links to member organizations.

Aquarium Fish Interactive aquarist magazine: Fish Library, Breeding Information, Fish Finder, Fish on the Web, and links to manufacturers and personal web pages.

Bird Feeder Camera:View live birds feeding and nesting.

Cichlid Central: Photos, tank setup & maintenance, and water & environmental conditions suggested for fishkeepers. Links to the personal pages of other aquarists.

Continuously Refreshing Fishcam: Netscape's most frequented site.

Grungy Ape Primatology site includes scientific articles, news, online quizzes, FAQ's, and photos.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Features the kelp bed camera, photos & interactive aquarium tour, and habitat & ecological database for Californian species.

National Zoo Webcams: Nine animal cameras from the Natonal Zoo in Washington, DC. The schedule of live Webcast events acts as a guide to ZooTV and local feedings, breeding, hygeine, and events.

NEAQ: Explore the New England Aquarium (Boston, MA) exhibits and participate in a virtual whale watch off the Nantucket coast.

Puppy Cam: The Online Pet Adoption Network aims to shelter dogs and cats in 32 states.

Sea World: Animal resources from Busch Gardens theme parks and Sea World aquariums across the United States. Features the live puffin camera!

San Diego Zoo:Learn about breeding programs, take a virtual tour, or e-mail a postcard while exploring this site.

VA Marine Science Museum The Virginia Marine Science Museum is a unique, interacive adventure dedicated to the plants and animals of Virginia's waters.

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General Interest

Discovery! Channel Online features science news, feature stories, live cameras, and mind exercises.

Discovering Archaeology: Treasures & Tales from ancient and historic cultures. Global excavation news and internet exclusive stories not yet published.

Natonal Data Buoy Center Check the waves nearly anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.

OAG Online Essential flight information.

Popular Science: Multidisciplinary intergenerational online science magazine.

Scientific American Online Magazine featuring archived issues, current feature articles, interviews, and expert Questions & Answers.

Science Museum of Virginia: news and information on current exhbits and IMAX films with links to affiliated museums.

Evidence: The True Witness Become a forensic detective and search for a kidnapper, investigate a crime scene for evidence, process evidence in the lab, and interview suspects.

Roller Coaster Physics The physics behind roller coasters, carousels, bumper cars, and other amusement park rides is explained here. You can even design your own roller coaster!

Conceiving a Clone News, details, reactions, discussion, and interactive simulations regarding this controversial subject.

Sandlot Science Your interactive guide to optical illusions, slight of hand, and magic.

Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Assist in the interpretation of sound data retrieved from a radio telescope in Puerto Rico pointed towards the heavens. Is there something out there?


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Visual Science (8/99 Popular Science)

Dennis Kunkel's Microscopy: These electron microscopy and light microscopy pictures are as fascinating as they are tiny. And while he does the "BUGS" (viruses and bacteria) excellently, his specialty is "INSECTS" (spiders, musquitos, and beetles native to Hawaii).

The Digital First 9 Months: Chronicles the changes that days, weeks, and months of pregnancy bring, in vivid words and pictures.

Cells Alive! Micrograph movies (webcam animated microscopic photography) of cell division, soil bacteria, and growing cancer cells.

Anatomist Project:Features 3-D views of the brain, knee, and thoracic region from cadaver dissections (courtesy of the University of Washigton).

Hurricane Hunters: Fly into the eye of a hurricane with the 53rd Weather reconnaisance squadron, better known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve. (Includes photos posted of the latest hurricanes as they occur).

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Science Museums (8/99 Popular Science)

The American Museum of Natural History: New York's museum online features the permanent exhibit "Hall of planet Earth" and other current attractions.

The Exploratorium: Recent features have included Skateboard Science and the Science of Baseball.

For Kids Only: Earth Science Enterprise is a NASA site just for kids focused on down-to-earth topics like tropical rainfall and the ozone hole.

Cool Science for Curious Kids: A collection of explanations, illustrations, demonstrations, and animations drawn from science museums across the USA.

Kinetic City Cyber Club:The American Association for the Advancement of Science sponsors this fun on-line comic starring four cartoon kids who travel the world solving science-related mysteries.

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Inventions and Labs (8/99 Popular Science)

Inventure Place:The National Inventors Hall of Fame is the online home of a distinguished group of creative minds.

National Laboratories: US Department of Energy Labs. Learn about radiation and robotics at Sandia or supercomputers and skeletal scans at Oak Ridge. Link to Argonne, Brookhaven, Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, Lawrence Berkeley, and other National Labs.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office posts a wealth of information about issued patents and patent applications, and you can search the vast patent database to see if your idea is novel.

Intellectual Property Network:The IPN allows patent application searches from the U.S., Europe, Japan, and the World Intellectual Property Organization. The most interesting feature is the Gallery of Obscure Patents. (e.g., jet-powered surfboards)

Microsoft Research: Advancements in Computer Science Research.

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News & Answers (8/99 Popular Science)

The Why Files: In depth science reporting behind the scenes of today's headline news.

Nova Online: The science exploration television show from PBS inspired features on virtual balloon flights, a visual tour of the space station Mir, and views of the moon.

MarsNews: Daily updates from NASA regarding future missions, planetology, and possibilities of life.

The Mad Scientist Network: A volunteer crew of 500 scientists world-wide answers science queries. While waiting for an answer via electronic mail, read the Q&A archive organized by keyword, subject, and date.

Science Daily:A daily roundup of science research news from major universities and laboratories.

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Earth & Environment (8/99 Popular Science)

Earth Observatory: An "observation deck" allows you to see fires, storms, and changes on Earth from the vantage point of space through satellite imagery; at a "lab", perform hands-on experiments in earth science.

Glacier: Check the weather and join an expedition on the Antartican tundra.

National Geographic: Documents the natural and cultural dversity of our planet.

Volcano World: Pictures, videos, and maps of active volcanos on Earth and other planets.

TerraServer: Microsofts database of aerial and satellite images on earth. (999 gigabytes, or enough information to fill 2,000 volumes of 500 pages each)

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Health & Medicine (8/99 Popular Science)

InteliHealth: From John Hopkins' University, find health advice, drug resource center indexed by brand and generic names, ask-the-pharmacist, hospital locator, medical news, and a medical dictionary.

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis: Centers for men's, women's, and children's health, as well as information on cancer, heart disease, nutrition, and more.

Dissections of the Real Brain: The Virtual Hospital serves as a reference for doctors and health care physicians. Medical Illustrations and 3-D photos of organs are included.

Dr. Koop: Former Surgeon General for President Reagan, C. Everett Koop publishes health news. The site also includes links to more than 100 support groups and dozens of specific health topics. The Drug Checker is a valuable tool that can be used to check drug interactions or drug and food interactions.

TransWeb: Information about organ donation. Learn more about the news, personal stories, and cutting edge medicine of organ transplants. You may be able to save lives!

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High Technology (8/99 Popular Sciece)

CNET: The Computer Network features software downloads, news, reviews, and commentary.

How Stuff Works: Detailed yet understandable explanatons of how everyday technologies such as engines, VCRs, cellphones, refridgerators, and smoke detectors work.

Etown: Daily audio-video news plus detailed, timely, critical reviews of new products.

World Opponent Network: Access to free on-line games. Among the best "channels" is Berserk which hosts the game show, You Don't Know Jack.

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