Ideas for energy-related science projects from the California Energy Commission

WebMath is a math help web site that generates answers to specific math questions and problems.

Identify the butterfly in your yard. Find photographs, maps, and information from Butterflies and Moths of North America.

Look for information and resources from University of MN Extension.

Check AIRNOW for air quality information nationwide.

Look at freshwater issues, and worldwide water supply data through the web site, World's Water.

Birds of North America Online includes comprehensive life histories for over 716 species, with  video, audio, and photo galleries.

digitally with American Field Guide, a collection of 1400 video clips.

Take a look at this online guide to snowflakes and snow crystals, which includes many detailed graphics.

Enjoy a virtual tour of microscopic masterpieces at the Micropolitan Museum. Pollen grains, diatoms, ciliates and bacteria are just a few of the natural subjects photographed and displayed in this unique online museum.

View all the winners for the best print, radio and televsion reporting on environmental issues. Awarded by the Society of Environmental Journalists, the 2007-08 awards covered topics from food shortages and ethanol production to toxic trailers.

The SETI Institute's mission  is to explore and understand the nature and prevalence of life in the universe. Learn about the Allen Telescope array, radio astronomical research and interstellar message composition.

On September 8th the world's largest machine, the Large Hadron Collider was switched on. Physicists will use the collider to recreate the conditions just after the Big Bang.

Enjoy a different image of the cosmos every day. Each photo has a brief description written by a professional astronomer.  Images are archived and searchable. 

AIRNow, provides local and national air quality news and forecasts.   It tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you.

Learn about the candidates' positions on science and technology issues on the AAAS Science Issues website. (Am. Assoc for the Advancement of Science).  The site includes news updates and links to candidates statements and positions on selected science themes. 

One week after its May 25th landing on Mars, the Phoenix spacecraft robotic arm is scooping up soil samples. Follow the mission from the NASA website or the University of Arizona site.

The High Energy Physics tour  at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park  takes you 1/2 mile underground to a lab where scientists from around the world are seeking answers to questions about the universe. Tours run daily through the summer. The Soudan Underground Lab is one of the leading deep underground science labs in the U.S.

 

The Hubble Space Telescope has had a major impact in every area of astronomy. View  an image gallery and learn the science behind the images at the  information packed Hubble website.

All About BIrds has a Birding 123 class or get outside and view migrating birds at the MN Valley Wildlife Refuge along the Mississippi River. Check out their calendar of events for birdwatching walks.

The United States Geological Survey  website has links to national and state maps of flood and high flow water conditions.  Real time data for Minnesota stream flows is posted on  the USGS site every 1-4 hours.

Want to learn more about  Nanotechnology?  Visit the Project on Emerging Nanotechnology  website for Nano 101. This informational website provides news, events, links to academic publications and inventories of nanotechnologies.

Find the latest science news with ScienceDaily

Find information on the recent total lunar eclipse from NASA

Explore  Webmath.com for answers to basic math questions, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus.