Webwatch

Particle physics discoveries

http://wwwppds.ihep.su:8001/discovery.html

If you’re interested in physics, then this website will definitely help you gain a lot of useful information. The main features here are the Nobel Prize winners of physics, their detailed biographies and an insight into the work they did which earned them the prize. Winners are listed year-wise. You can also browse through a comprehensive index of particle physics discoveries.

Virtual biology

http://www.seoulin.co.kr/Up/

If biology all but goes over your head, then this website will help clarify some of the difficult concepts. The content mainly includes Flash movies, which is a very refreshing change from text-based explanations. You can choose from a wide range of topics related to cells, including the cell cycle, biological clock and cytoskeleton.

Electronic Zoo

http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm

Whether you’re an animal lover or a student of zoology, you must visit the electronic zoo. This website features a whole zoo filled with animals. Each species is further sub-divided into different categories to make surfing easier. You can also browse through loads of web links and learn more about the animals.

Endangered animals

http://www.bagheera.com/

Here is one website you can use to learn about endangered animals, some of which are already extinct. Animals are also listed by region. You can also go through some legislation in this regard, for instance the Endangered Species Act.

Webwatch

Hubble Site

http://hubblesite.org/
Does astronomy fascinate you? If it does, then take a look at this website. Many of the latest news and images from the Hubble telescope are featured here, along with a Sci-tech Centre. There is an extensive reference section where you can find out all facts and figures related to the Hubble mission and also a fun-and-games section if you want to relax.


Alchemy Lab

http://www.alchemylab.com/
Have books like The Alchemist and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone appealed to you because of their reference to alchemy? If they have, then here is a website which you can use to learn more about the discipline. You can go through the e-pages of the alchemy journal, take alchemy quizzes, pay a visit to the art gallery and learn more about alchemy in general and the emerald tablet.


Cryptozooligical Realms

http://www.cryptozoologicalrealms.com/
Yeah, so you’ve heard of zoology, but what is cryptozoology? According to this website, it is the “scientific study of hidden animals.” And if you’re wondering what these hidden animals are, then pay a visit to this website. Information has been neatly indexed so that you can easily access whatever interests you.


Chemistry galore

http://chemmistry.tk
Developed by a young Pakistani student, this website offers some useful study material for students of chemistry. Featured here are brief notes, graphics and animations on a wide range of topics, including atoms, fractional distillation, chemical bonding and the extraction of iron and steel.