American Bald Eagle Information
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/
This site, developed by enthusiast Hope Rutledge, is a comprehensive look at the American Bald Eagle. The author references several published texts as the basis of the information. A number of beautiful photos accompany a broad base of information on many aspects of the bird and its history. [AL]
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Virtual Hospital
http://www.vh.org/
The University of Iowa provides Virtual Hospital as a "useful medical reference and health promotion tool" for both health care professionals and patients. Users have access to hundreds of authoritative sources of medical information. Easy to navigate, the site organizes information in a variety of ways; users can browse by medical problem, organ system, or hospital department. Even though information is further separated for health care providers and patients, there are no access restrictions. [AL]
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Blue Planet
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/blueplanet/blueplanet.html
This Web site is a companion to the Discovery Channel/ BBC television series Blue Planet: Seas of Life. The Web site includes images, games, and expeditions all related to oceanography and marine biology. One feature that is particularly interesting is Ocean Alert, an interactive, current events feature where users can identify the topics that most interest them. News headlines, with links to more complete stories, are organized into twelve topics; users select the topics and area of the world of interest from a rotating map. This site is fun to use and informative, and users may appreciate the options to explore only as in-depth as they choose. [AL]
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New Zealand DermNet
http://www.dermnetnz.org/
"DermNet, the award-winning Web site of the New Zealand Dermatological Society, aims to provide authoritative information about the skin for health professionals and patients with skin diseases." Information is organized separately for patients, general practitioners, and dermatologists. Some information is restricted to dermatologists who must register first, like the section of interesting cases. A useful part of the site is the skin conditions and treatments page. Over 250 skin conditions are described, most with photos, along with some general treatment options. [AL]
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Mark Olson's Home Page: Research in the Dry Tropics
http://www.mobot.org/gradstudents/olson/
Hosted by the Missouri Botanical Garden, this Web site outlines Mark Olson's PhD research. The site gives an introduction to the 13 species of the tree genus Moringa that are found in Africa and Asia. Information includes descriptions of the diverse plant group and a variety of photos, along with Olson's research. The Images of the Dry Tropics section is a much broader look at some great images of the unique flora and fauna found in dry tropical habitat worldwide. [AL]
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EH Strickland Entomological Museum
http://www.museums.ualberta.ca/dig/naturalhist/animal/strickland/index.htm
Associated with the University of Alberta, the EH Strickland Entomological Museum has some unique features on its Web site. Along with information on some of the research being conducted and some of the interesting volunteer opportunities, this site has some cool online features. Visitors to the site can take a panoramic virtual tour to see what's behind the scenes at the entomological museum. Users can also view, rotate, and zoom in close on a selection of 3 dimensional specimens. These features give visitors a unique look at a small selection of the museum's large collection, which unfortunately is not currently accessible online. [AL]
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Dawn Chorus [Real Player]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/programmes/radio/dawn_chorus/
This Web site, provided by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), focuses on song birds and includes several audio clips. Visitors can listen to and learn about the songs and characteristics of several European songbirds through audio interviews and fact files. Songs can also be heard from a few select species from diverse parts of the globe in the section The World Awakes. A unique feature of this site is tips from professional wildlife sound recordists on how to record the sounds of your favorite bird. [AL]
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The Why Files: Genetically Modified Corn Study
http://whyfiles.org/153sci_truth/index.html
This recent Why Files from the Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses a study published last fall in the journal Nature, which has since been denounced because of insufficient evidence. The site discusses some of the substance of the original article and some criticisms of it. It then moves into a more general discussion of the scientific method, conflicting data, and scientific bias. This Why Files provides an entertaining look at some recent and ongoing issues surrounding scientific research, but because it includes a lot of information in a brief publication, the report is probably more suitable for an informed audience. [AL]
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