http://www.phy.ilstu.edu/planet.html

At this website, visitors can discover the Illinois State University (ISU) Planetarium, which was created to provide a popular form of enriching entertainment, facilitate university-community relation, and recruit potential students. For astronomers, the website features a useful celestial events calendar updated at the end of each month. Educators can learn about the many programs ISU Planetarium offers for preschool through high school students. Users can learn about ISU's facilities, capabilities, and services. The website also provides links to an astronomy club, and many amateur astronomy websites. [RME]

http://www.sciowa.org/SChome.html

The Science Center of Iowa, located in Des Moines, is comprised of many educational science exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages. Parents and educators can learn about the Science Center's summer camps, classes, and overnight stays where children will have fun with explorations and hands-on activities. Users can find descriptions of many of the center's exhibits such as Adventures in 3D, Small Discoveries, and In the Dark. At the website, visitors can also find lots of information on the new center set to open in 2005. [RME]

http://www.ing.iac.es/

The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC), the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NOW), and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) operate the Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes (ING), consisting of the 4.2m William Herschel Telescope, the 2.5m Isaac Newton Telescope, and the 1.0 m Jacobus Kapetyn Telescope. Astronomers can find out about the telescopes' properties, the viewing schedule, seminars, conferences, and new developments. Everyone can take a virtual tour of the telescope facilities, obtain educational materials, and view tons of amazing images. [RME]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/myspace/index.shtml

This BBC website provides tons of wonderful astronomical information and materials for the general public. The website features amazing images of aurorae, galaxies, meteor showers, and other space phenomena gathered by amateur astronomers from across the world. Everyone can find maps of the night sky for the present month and images of many constellations to assist them with their sky gazing experiences. Visitors can also find information on astronomy organizations and planetariums in the United Kingdom. [RME]

http://www.minsoc.org.za/

This website discusses the Mineral Association of South Africa's (MINSA) mission to promote communication among researchers interested in a wide range of mineralogy-related topics in South Africa. After learning about MINSA's history, scientists can learn how to submit papers for the eighth International Congress on Applied Mineralogy (ICAM). The website discusses MINSA's efforts to standardize methods for the measurement of mineral properties by image analysis. Students can view elegant photographs of minerals found in South Africa. Interested visitors can also find out how to become a member. [RME]

http://www.soils.org/

The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional organization dedicated to the advancement of "the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use." After viewing SSSA's bylaws, researchers can learn about the annual international meeting held in Seattle from October 31st through November 4th, 2004. Students can find out about scholarships, awards, fellowships, and career opportunities. Soil scientists can obtain information on the fundamental soil science exam and the performance objectives. The website also provides summaries of recent findings published in soil science journals. [RME]

http://www.llnl.gov/llnl/06news/NewsReleases/2004/NR-04-02-01.html

This website discusses the discoveries of two super heavy elements -- element 113 and element 115 -- by a group of scientists from the Chemical Biology and Nuclear Science Division at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Glenn T. Seaborg Institute, and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Russia (JINR). Researchers can learn how, through the fusion reaction of calcium-48 colliding with an americium-243 target, the scientists were able to produce four atoms of each of the new elements. Students and educators can find photos and videos of simulations of the formation of the elements. Everyone can learn how these findings provide a better understanding of the framework of our universe. [RME]

http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/planetearth.html

This Discovery Channel website features a large assortment of fascinating information about the physical environment of the earth. The website's live cam shows images of Mexico's Popocatepetl, one the most active volcanoes. Visitors can observe the big craters created on the earth by past meteors while students can create their own earthquake. And, users can find daily pictures and journal writings from a team of Mt. Everest climbers. With so many online earth adventures and activities, everyone should visit this fun and exciting website. [RME]