http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Cassini-Huygens/index.html

The European Space Agency (ESA) promotes the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn. Researchers can find three-dimensional images and also descriptions of the spacecraft, instruments, and the launcher. Students can learn about the atmosphere and surface of Saturn and its largest moon, Titan. The website offers animations and news articles about the missions as well as numerous videos exploring the questions scientists hope can be answered through the mission. Everyone will be fascinated by the incredible images of Saturn and Titan. [RME]

http://www.sepm.org/index.htm

The Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) "is dedicated to the dissemination of scientific information on sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, environmental sciences, marine geology, hydrogeology, and many additional related specialties." The website presents the latest and upcoming meetings, workshops, and other events. Individuals can find newsletters of the many SEPM sections and information on publications. Users can learn about the scientific achievements of many geologists in the Awards & Metals link. Students and researchers can discover the benefits of a SEPM membership including short courses and field trip opportunities. [RME]

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7328143/

This intriguing MSNBC website addresses how Einstein's theories still affect the world we live in today. Users can view a Macromedia Flash Player-enhanced slide show summarizing Einstein's life and major accomplishments. Visitors can download the five papers from 1905, Einstein's "miracle year." Students can find a helpful interactive module discussing the principles of relativity and its importance. The website discusses Einstein's personality and beliefs and hypothesizes how Einstein might have faired in today's world. Users can learn about the questions dealing with dark matter and dark energy that scientists are still trying to understand today. [RME]

http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/newscenter.html

The American Chemical Society has added a new webpage providing the latest chemistry news and headlines to its vast website. The website presents a new chemical image each week, a Today in Chemical History column, links to upcoming meetings, and an educational article for chemistry students. While users need to be members of a specific journal to receive the full text of many of the exciting publications, the website offers abstracts of the papers. Enthusiasts, however, can read exciting, clear articles about the latest interesting discoveries and intriguing chemistry features. [RME]

http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight/main/index.html

NASA promotes Discovery's mission to return astronauts to space more than two years after the Columbia accident. The website offers an overview of the flight mission and the crew members. Individuals can view images and videos of the scientists preparing for the space shuttle mission. Through short, informational videos, students can learn how the main engines, external airlock, parachutes, and other machines used during a space mission function. Scientists can read more in-depth discussions of the instruments. This website allows users to better understand the many components needed to complete a space mission. [RME]

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/quakes/quakes.html

The World-Wide Earthquake Locator, developed at the University of Edinburgh, "aims to provide up-to-date information and detailed dynamic maps of earthquakes across the world within a maximum of 24 hours of their occurrence." Through online, interactive maps, users can determine the location, size, and time of recent earthquakes. While the authors concede that the prediction model is inaccurate, students and educators can utilize the forecasting tool to help understand the earthquake processes. By providing the current data as well as information on past earthquakes, the developers hope to increase the efficiency of disaster relief response and help scientists predict the occurrences of large, destructive geologic events. [RME]

http://www.metaresearch.org/home.asp

Meta Research, headed by astronomer Tom Van Flandern, fosters "research into ideas not otherwise supported solely because they conflict with mainstream theories in Astronomy." The website offers papers on alternative explanations in the fields of cosmology, solar systems, and gravity. Individuals can find out about upcoming solar eclipse expeditions and view images from past trips. Students and educators can find links to numerous astronomy-related animations including the Face on Mars, Fission Model, and Leonids meteor storm. Interested visitors can learn about membership opportunities and Meta Research publications. [RME]

http://www.gardenearth.com/default.htm

Scientific editor Monica Ric Paxson and researcher Stephen Corrick developed this website to promote their views of global warming and suggest ways to lessen the trend. The website features a story from NASA about the Arctic Ice changes and letters discussing the use of ethanol as a form of energy by Ned Ford, Vice Chair of the National Energy Committee at the Sierra Club. Individuals can sign up to become involved with electronic mailing lists and chatrooms discussing global warming. While both the occurrence and magnitude of global warming are still being debated, this website provides a good example of what some fear is occurring and steps everyone can do to combat the phenomenon. [RME]