Ocean Explorer: Deep East [QuickTime, .pdf]
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/deepeast01/deepeast01.html
Ocean Explorer is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) attempt to share their latest discoveries with the public. The most recent expedition, completed in October 2001, explored portions of the Atlantic Ocean along the Eastern US coast. Web sitevisitors can read daily updates from NOAA scientists, view photos from the depths of the ocean, read the online summary of the mission, or download the more detailed summary. This is a great site with fascinating information about some of the most current marine discoveries.
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The American Museum of Natural History Congo Expedition 1909-1915
http://diglib1.amnh.org/
In 1909, scientists Herbert Lang and James P. Chapin, as well as numerous assistants, set out into the remote Central African Congo River basin to explore and catalog the many extraordinary plant and animal species found within. This fabulous new Web sitefrom the American Museum of Natural History details the six-year expedition that resulted in the first comprehensive study of the Congo basin. This online exhibit includes field notes, photographs, illustrations, interactive maps, and films of early 20th century Congo biological and cultural features. There is also a searchable collection of scientific publications, many of which were authored by Lang, Chapin, and their contemporaries. This is a rich resource that is likely to appeal to many. This site is also reviewed in the March 8, 2002 Scout Report.
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The Science Behind Tobacco
http://www.lsc.org/tobacco/index.html
The Liberty Science Center and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services present this new Web siteexamining "the tobacco plant from seed to cigarette." The site is full of information on all aspects of tobacco, from how it is grown and how cigarettes are manufactured to health effects of smoking and the science behind nicotine addiction. The site is well-organized with detailed information written for a general audience; almost anyone can learn something of interest by visiting.
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BioMedNet Magazine
http://news.bmn.com/magazine
A new online publication, BioMedNet Magazine will be published biweekly beginning March 1, 2002. Published by BioMedNet, the new magazine replaces the former HMS Beagle but will contain some of the same features that research scientists found most interesting. The first issue contains articles about stem cell research, why birds are insensitive to chili peppers, how different brain areas contribute to decision making, and more. Each current edition will be free during the entire two week period, but once backfiled, there will be a charge for access to full-text articles.
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The Bioluminescence Web Page
http://lifesci.ucsb.edu/~biolum/
Bioluminescence is "simply light produced by a chemical reaction which originates in an organism." This Web sitefrom the University of California at Santa Barbara intends to provide a reliable source of information on this somewhat obscure subject. The site contains a lot of basic information about the chemistry of bioluminescence and specific bioluminescent organisms, along with some fabulous images. More specific information can be obtained through research abstracts and citations posted in the Research Forum and recently added workshop section. This is an attractive site that will appeal to a wide variety of audiences.
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Obesity and Genetics: A Public Health Perspective
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/info/perspectives/obesity.htm
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office of Genetics and Disease Prevention and Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, this Web siteis a collection of information on the relationship between obesity and genetics. It offers links to a variety of sources of information, including Web resources and journal articles on the problem of obesity, the relationship between genetics and obesity, and preventing obesity.
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SciDev.net
http://www.scidev.net/
Officially launched in December 2001, SciDev.net provides a forum for discussing the impact of modern science on developing countries. Sponsored by the magazines Nature and Science, in association with the Third World Academy of Sciences, the site intends to provide authoritative information to encourage the use of science and technologies in developing countries in ways that will be socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. It contains news, articles, opinion pieces, and book reviews, as well as links to meeting notices and scientific organizations. This is a useful gateway for anyone interested in scientific issues in developing nations.
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AIDS.org Webcasts
http://aids_org.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?f=hiv
A collection of several short webcasts have been added to the AIDS.org Web site. Web sitevisitors can hear doctors speaking about topics related to AIDS and HIV, like drug treatment, anemia, and structured treatment interruption. Transcripts of each interview can also be viewed online, along with featured articles authored by the interviewees.
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