Latest Science & Technology Hotspots!

Cool Link of the Month

The Egypt Archive - Photographic documentary site surveying the various sites of historical interest in ancient Egypt. Lots of photos and great information! If you are interested in Ancient Egypt this is a great site to see.

Archaeology / Anthropology Hotspot!

The National Anthropological Archives and Human Studies Film Archives - Exhibits and Collections, manuscripts, and recording at the Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History

Astronomy

Stellarium Computer Planetarium - Free open-source planetarium with realistic skies for your computer.

Biology / Genetics Hotspot!

Wikispecies - A free directory of life! Over 90,000 articles on life - Supported by the Wikipedia Foundation

Physics Hotspot!

Physics Central - Created by the American Physical Society for non-scientists. Features include news, pictures, and current research

Chemistry Hotspot

What's that stuff? C&EN - Ever wondered about what's really in hair coloring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners? C&EN presents a collection of articles that gives you a look at the chemistry behind a wide variety of everyday products

Robotics

JPL Robotics and Mobility Systems - Here you'll find detailed descriptions of the activities of the Mobility and Robotic Systems Section, as well as related robotics efforts around the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Amateur Robotics

Robotics Online - Robotics Online is a full-service news and information site for industrial robotics. Published by Robotic Industries Association (RIA)

Climate and Earth Science

Visible Earth at NASA - A catalog of NASA images and animations of our home planet. From satellites and sensors, to astronaut photographs and topology.

Engineering Hotspot!

National Air and Space Museum - Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Geology Hotspot!

United States Geological Survey - USGS - The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life

Health and Medicine Hotspot!

Medscape - Medical information and educational for physicians and health professionals.

Optics, Photonics, Lasers

Atmospheric Optics - Optical physics and physical explaination of a variety of atmospheric phenomena including ice halos, rainbows, water droplets, high atmosphere, rays, and shadows.