http://www.clivar.org/

An International Research Programme on Climate Variability and Predictability's (CLIVAR) website discusses its investigations into natural and anthropogenic climate variability. While the Frequently Asked Questions link is currently under construction, users can still find out about CLIVAR's purpose, goals, objectives, implementation plan, priorities, and funding. Researchers can learn about upcoming conferences and workshops. The site offers illustrative information about the organization's research in global observations, global modeling, paleo data and modeling, and anthropogenic climate change. [RME]

http://www.uq.edu.au/nanoworld/about_cmm.html

"The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis is an interdisciplinary research and service facility dedicated to an understanding of the structure and composition of all materials at atomic, molecular, cellular and macromolecular scales." The web site features a variety of material science investigations. Researchers can learn about partaking in electron microscopy online, instrument reservations, and training. The website furnishes images and descriptions about the Center's many instruments, including transmission and scanning microscopes. [RME]

http://www.soton.ac.uk/~surface/

At this website, the University of Southampton's Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis Research Group features extensive materials on its research of surface dynamics, metal oxides, surface electrochemistry, mass spectrometry, and more. Researchers can view its many facilities including the electrochemical UHV transfer system and the reflection absorption IR spectroscopy UHV system. Users can find biographies of the many researchers associated with the group and a lengthy list of publications. [RME]

http://www.esa.int/export/esaEO/index.html

At this website, the European Space Agency (ESA) offers colorful images and straightforward descriptions of its Earth monitoring research which is intended to help to understand Earth, conserve the environment, mitigate natural disasters, and much more. Students and educators can learn how scientists observe Earth and how the data can be integrated in studying numerous world problems. Users can learn about ESA's involvement in the Kyoto Protocol, flood monitoring, epidemiology, and pollution tracking. The site presents educational opportunities, conferences, and other possibilities to become involved with earth observation. Everyone can enjoy the great images, videos, and bulletins available at the Multimedia link. [RME]

http://www.nipr.ac.jp/

The National Institute of Polar Research introduces its comprehensive polar research and administration of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions (JARE) at this website. Users can view data, satellite and photographic images, and descriptions of the Institute's many upper atmosphere physics, meteorology, geology, geomorphology, and oceanography investigations. The site describes the Institute's developments of heavy-duty over snow vehicles, a waste-heat recovery system, and other engineering initiatives that benefit JARE. Researchers can learn about NIPR's various publications, International Science Programs, and upcoming symposiums. [RME]

http://minerals.er.usgs.gov/

"The Mineral Resources Program funds science to provide and communicate current, impartial information on the occurrence, quality, quantity, and availability of mineral resources." This website divides the mineral resource information, project descriptions, and products for the United States into four main regional categories: Eastern, Central, Western, and Alaska. Researchers can discover new grant opportunities and can obtain access to the National Geochemical Survey's database. Students and educators can find statistics and information on how the United State's supply-and-demand for minerals and materials affects the economy, security, and environment. [RME]

http://www.fmi.fi/en/index.html

This website presents the Finnish Meteorological Institute's objective "to provide the best possible information about the atmosphere above and around Finland, to ensure public safety relating to atmospheric and airborne hazards, and to satisfy requirements for specialized meteorological products." The site divides the Institute's countless research projects into six main categories: meteorology, air quality, middle and upper atmosphere, space research, climate change, and polar research. Each section contains concise, educational summaries and helpful images. Students can find tutorials about lightning, thunder, northern lights, and temperature. Users who can't seem to find the answers to their meteorological questions can correspond with the Institute's scientists. [RME]

http://www.nano.org.au/

The Nanostructural Analysis Network Organisation's (NANO) website addresses its purpose of providing Australian universities, industries, and governments with a facility for nanometric analyses and manipulations of the structure and chemistry of physical and biological systems. Users can learn about the five main facilities of the organization as well as its use of light and laser optics, scanning electron microscopy, scanned probe techniques, and much more. This easily navigable site offers instructions on obtaining funding and participation in the organization's research. [RME]