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Astronomy
- Astronomy
A gateway to resources in astronomy, presented by PAM: Physics, Astronomy
& Math Division of the Special Libraries Association. Includes links to metasites, directories, databases and catalogs, publications, people, institutions and organizations, and reference sources. (Pete Banholzer, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center)
- Annual Reviews: Physical Sciences
Full-text scholarly reviews of the significant primary research literature in astronomy, earth and planetary sciences.
- A Dictionary of Astronomy
Search the full text of this Oxford University Press Publication.(Oxford Reference Online)
- The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
The history, mythology and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. (Bill Arnett, Univ. of Arizona)
- A Space Library
Includes a Solar System simulator where any part of the solar system can be viewed, maps of the Solar System, and related links. (NASA)
- StarDate Online
Companion to StarDate from National Public Radio, this site provide information on events in the night sky. Astronomy resources. Searchable program archive. (McDonald Observatory, Univ. of Texas)
- Views of the Solar System
High-resolution images of planets, moons, meteors, and comets. Also includes much astronomical information, classroom activities, and glossaries. (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
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Mathematics
- The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics
Search the full text of this Oxford University Press publication. (Oxford Reference Online)
- Math Forum
For teachers, students, researchers, and educators who are interested in math or math education. A searchable, extensive gateway to web resources, K-undergraduate level. (Drexel Univ.)
- Math in Daily Life
A hands-on exploration of how mathematics is used in our daily life, including applications in games strategy, savings and credit decisions, cooking, and home decoration. Includes links to related web resources. (Annenberg/CPB Project)
- Math2.org
Math reference tables, from simple addition through advanced theory. (Dave Maura)
- Resources in Mathematics
A gateway to resources in mathematics, presented by PAM: Physics - Astronomy - Math Division of the Special Libraries Association. Includes an extensive collection of links to reference sites, as well as people, professional associations, institutions, and pathfinders. (Mark Mounts, Dartmouth College)
Totally Tessellated
Provides an explanation of tessellations (any repeating pattern of interlocking shapes), with history, related mathematical principles, and a gallery of examples of tessellations, including those created by M.C. Escher. Includes hands-on activities with templates. (ThinkQuest)
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Physics
- American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Information about AIP, its publications, online products and services. Career planning and placement. Links to other societies and web resources.
- Amusement Park Physics
What are the forces behind the fun? Explains the scientific principles behind roller coasters, free-fall, bumper cars, and the pendulum. Includes interactive activities, a physics glossary, and related links. (Annenberg/CPB Project)
- Annual Reviews: Physical Sciences
Full-text scholarly reviews of the significant primary research literature in physical chemistry.
- A Dictionary of Physics
Search the full text of this Oxford University Press publication.(Oxford Reference Online)
- How Things Work
Explanations by a physics professor of why and how things work. Searchable. (Louis A. Bloomfield, U. Virginia)
- NIST Physical Reference Data
Searchable resource containing physical constants, and spectroscopy data.
- Resources in Physics
A gateway to resources in physics, presented by PAM: Physics - Astronomy - Math Division of the Special Libraries Association. Includes links to people, professional societies, institutions, reference sources, e-journals, and pathfinders. (Greg Youngen, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana)
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