http://www.challenger.org/index.html

"Challenger Center uses students' natural enthusiasm for space to create innovative learning experiences for imaginative young minds." After learning about the Challenger 51-L crew, users can find information about visits to the Challenger Learning Center Networks' forty six sites located across the Unites States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Within the Teacher and Community Resources link, users can find student activities, professional development opportunities, community programs, and special events. Teachers can learn about Space Day 2004 on May 6th, where young students can take a journey to uncharted galaxies. [RME]

http://www.observingthesky.org/topics.pl

The Observing the Sky (OtS) project, funded by NASA, functions as a guide to personal night sky observations related to changes in the sky and to current NASA discoveries and events in space. A unique attribute of this website is the real-time nightly observations by Jay Braush in rural North Dakota. Amateur astronomers can learn about asteroids, comets, auroras, planets, spacecrafts, and more. Users can submit astronomical stories to the Sky editors that may be posted on the website. Although a few of the potential information links are not yet accessible, the fabulous images, descriptions, and observing alerts available make this website worth the visit. [RME]

http://www.agso.gov.au/

Provided by the Australian Government, Geoscience Australia is an expansive website featuring the research and geospatial information the agency provides for the benefit of economic, environmental, and social communities. Visitors can obtain Australian maps for a variety of geologic datasets including the geomagnetic fields, gravity surveys, and crustal elements. The online tools provide data of recent earthquakes and sunrise and sunset times. Students and teachers can find fun, educational online activities dealing with remote sensing, minerals, and the Australian geography. Anyone interested in Australia's geologic and geographic environment from its geodesy to its marine and coastal environments will want to visit this vast website. [RME]

http://www.science.plym.ac.uk/ace/index.html

Founded in 2000, the European Association of Chemistry and the Environment (ACE) is a non-profit organization created to facilitate communication among academics, education, and public and private groups who share a common goal of protecting the environment. Users can learn about the ECA's collaboration network, env-chem discussion list, and young researcher award. Scientists can learn how to submit papers to the new Springer journal, Environmental Chemistry Letters. The website features future and past meetings held throughout Europe. Interested chemists can find membership opportunities here as well. [RME]

http://ioc.unesco.org/iocweb/co2panel/Sequestration.htm

This website features the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission's (IOC) role to provide a summary of the current scientific and legal issues of carbon sequestration of CO2. Researchers can learn about carbon mitigation options and download summaries of the panel's assessment of climate change. Students and educators can learn how coastal and marine environments may be impacted by the climate changes. Visitors can find summaries of international laws dealing with ocean sequestration of carbon dioxide. The website also offers printer-friendly versions of the information provided. [RME]

http://membership.acs.org/g/geoc/

The American Chemical Society Division of Geochemistry provides a forum for scientists "interested in the theories of physical sciences and the empirical observation of biology, geology, and chemistry." After reading a thorough history of the division, users can find past newsletters with abstracts from scientific meetings. To add a little fun to a user's visit, the website features geochemical anthems and geochemical trivia. Creative visitors can submit geochemical-related jokes. Geochemists can learn about membership benefits and download an application. [RME]

http://www.nobel.se/physics/articles/kullander/

This online article written by Sven Kullander at the Nobel e-Museum discusses the importance of particle accelerators to physics in a historical context. After studying their basic operatation, users can then learn about the many accelerator inventions and their assistance in various discoveries such as x-rays and electrons. The website provides links to descriptions of the many Nobel Prize winners who have utilized accelerators in their important work. Users can view images of the large accelerators from all over the world including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the United State. [RME]

http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/index2.jsp

The National Academy of Sciences is opening the new Marian Koshland Science Museum in April of 2004 in Washington, DC. Visitors can discover how the museum "will feature state-of-the-art exhibits that present the complexities of science in an engaging and accessible way to the general public." Users can learn about the opening exhibits including The Wonders of Science, Global Warming Facts, and Our Future. The website also provides information on student internship opportunities. As the grand opening comes closer, users can expect new, more detailed information to be provided at this site. [RME]