Saturday, July 22, 2006

Webwatch

Information on satellites

http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/satellite.html
Have you ever wondered about the function of satellites? Look for answers on this website, which is a haven for people who are interested in astronomy and extraterrestrial life. The site provides information on a number of satellites. Click on the picture of a satellite and you will be able to see pictures of our planet as seen from that satellite.



All about plants

http://plantfacts.osu.edu/
If you are interested in botany, here is something which will keep you busy for hours. Some of the site’s interesting features include a search engine, a glossary of horticultural terms and how-to videos related to gardening. Developed by the Ohio State University, this is one website that will give you a green thumb if you do not have one.



Going nuclear

http://simplethinking.com/home/nuclear_weapons.htm
Nuclear weapons, nuclear testing and nuclear technology — these are some of the words that have come to dominate news bulletins night after night. So what do these terms really mean? Check out this website, which features a very basic look at the fission and fusion processes and how they are used to produce nuclear weapons.



Creating backgrounds

http://bgmaker.ventdaval.com/
Are you a webmaster struggling with the look and feel of your website? This site should make your life easier. Using this tool, you can select ready-to-use backgrounds in various sizes, colour schemes and textures. You can customise them to suit the content of your website. The best part is that it is absolutely free.

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