Webwatch

Nutty mathematicians
http://www.numbernut.com/
If numbers are your passion, then this website is definitely for you. The content here pertains to both basic and advanced mathematics so you can make a good use whether you are a novice or an expert. Topics covered here include fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages. There is a glossary of useful mathematics-related terms along with a brief introduction to how mathematics is relevant in daily life.

Bugging you
http://www.thaibugs.com/
Interested in different forms of wildlife? This website has some excellent photographs of the various kinds of insects found in the forests of Thailand. There are over 2,000 photographs of insects like moths, butterflies, beetles and spiders. There are audio and video files of some insects as well if you have the time and the inclination to indulge in some multimedia. Facts and figures are also there on different insects.

Black out
http://www.thinktechnologies.com/portfolio/demos/Blackhole.html
Black holes have always been the centre of much interest and research among scientists. But if you happen to be one of those who can never understand what black holes are, then this website will apprise you of the basics. Here, the concept is explained with the help of animations and illustrations in simple language. Navigate your way through this entire tutorial to find out what black holes are and how they form.

What in, what’s out?
http://www.militantplatypus.com/blog/lists/50-things-we-know-in-2006-we-didnt-know-in-2005/ Now this is a really interesting list. Featured here are some of the inventions and breakthrough researches of 2006. For instance, did you know it was only in 2006 that scientists discovered certain chemicals in our tears are pain relievers? There are loads of such facts worth reading here.