Webwatch

On genetics
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0122628/main.php
There is no end to the mysteries of DNA. Describing it as the “fundamental control centre of all living things”, this website explores DNA replication, genetic engineering and genetic diseases. It consists of articles, images and flash movies with a glossary explaining the more technical terms.

Revision time
http://www.explorelearning.com/
If you are revising before a science or mathematics examination, then consider this website as a testing ground. The site consists of thousands of worksheets relating to different topics. The only catch is that there is only a certain time slot in which you can use this service for free. So save the webpages up as fast as you can.

For geeks and others
http://www.geeknewscentral.com/
This interesting website belongs to Todd Cochrane, the author of Podcasting: The do-it-yourself guide. It features news items as well as the writer’s opinion pieces on various technology- and IT-related issues. It also features external links to websites that are worth visiting.

Skin deep
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0211/feature2/index.html
There is definitely more to our skin than what meets the eye. This site delves into the minute details of our skin. It provides us with interesting facts and figures, close-up photographs with captions and, of course, a very fascinating article that helps us understand more about our skin.