Saturday, January 13, 2007

Webwatch

Projects abound
http://www.dansworkshop.com/index.shtml
If you’re in the mood to view some really advanced applications of scientific principles, then the projects featured on this website will fascinates you. There are projects related to Lego steam engines, alternative energy and aluminium. The principles behind the working of each project are explained in great detail so if you happen to be a science geek, then going in-depth into this website is definitely a must.

Tracking tremors
http://earthquakes.tafoni.net/
Earthquakes unfortunately, have become too common a natural disaster all over the world. This website tracks down all those places which were struck by an earthquake in the week gone by. If you’re curious to know about the natural disasters in general and earthquakes in particular, then you’ll definitely be interested in checking out this website regularly. The distribution of seismic activity is also illustrated with the help of a world map.

No more bans
http://www.chrisbrunner.com/2006/09/21/banned-the-golden-book-of-chemistry-experiments/
There are some books which become all the more interesting to read simply because they are or have been banned by the higher authorities at some time or the other. The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments is one such book the website delves deep into the content offering possible explanations for the ban. If you’re too curious, you can download a free copy and read it for yourselves.

Around the world
http://atlas.freshlogicstudios.com/
This is a handy little website for geography students and teachers alike along with everyone who may need to use the atlas while online and thinks it is too much of a hassle to get up and refer to a hard copy. This is basically an online atlas where you can simply point and click to view whichever part of the world you want at a particular moment.

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