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Chemistry:
Simulations- U of Colorado
Molecules that Matter
Chemical Heritage Foundation:
Nanotechnology, Polymers, Alchemy
Making Modernity
Fire and Spice
Bioluminescence
(UC Santa Barbara)
Chemical Calculators
International Year of Chemistry 2011
Environmental:
PowerUp the Game
(IBM)
The Ozone Secretariat
(UN)
The True Cost of Gold
(National Geographic)
Biology:
Simulations- U of Colorado
BioVisions
(Harvard)
Bioluminescence
(UC Santa Barbara),
Fireflies
(Ohio State)
Electron Microscope:
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Most Wanted Insects
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Deep Sea Simulator
How does cancer grow?
Killer Plants
Biochemistry/Biotechnology:
Physics:
American Physics Society
American Institute of Physics
Physics Central
Simulations- U of Colorado
Earth Science:
The Geological Society of America
Simulations- U of Colorado
Minerals and Gemstones
Singing Sand Dunes
Materials Science:
Nanotechnology- NCLT
Art of Science or Science of Art:
http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/sciarttech/index.html
http://www.princeton.edu/artofscience/2009/
http://www.princeton.edu/artofscience/gallery2006/
http://www.princeton.edu/artofscience/gallery/
http://www.science-art.com/gallery.asp
http://io9.com/tag/science-art/
Art Crimes-Detecting Forgeries
Others:
Fun Science Gallery
Science Buddies
Political Interference in Science
(UCS)
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Non-Science (but still interesting!)
2 Million Minutes
(thought-provoking!)
Nebraska Volleyball
No Opportunity Wasted (NOW)
Cartoonize Your Picture
Unique Vacation Ideas:
Atlas Obscura
Curious Expeditions
Kutztown, PA- History of Electric Car Exhibit
Hot Air Balloon Rides
New Natural Wonders of the World
Zip-Line Adventures
Charities/Philanthropy to Consider:
Charity Navigator
(Find out local charities and their efficiciencies)
Cincinnati Parks Foundation
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
FreeStore Foodbank
Join Hands Day
Kevin Youklis Hits for Kids
Make-A-Wish Foundation of OH, KY, IN
Nestle Very Best in Youth
Opportunities Unlimited
Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati
Room to Read
St. Rita School for the Deaf
Recycling Info:
Battery Disposal
Local Battery Recycling
Electronic Device Disposal Laws
Electronics Recycling
Ink Cartridge Recycling
Other:
Department of Energy-Office of Science
15 Hot New Technologies That Will Change Everything
100 Questions for Science to Answer