- First synthetic virus created
"The US researchers built the infectious agent from scratch using the genome sequence for polio...
this synthetic artefact would constitute a simple form of life.
Responding to criticisms that such research could lead to bioterrorists engineering new lethal viruses, the scientists behind the experiment said
that only a few people had the knowledge to make it happen."
(BBC)
- Trailblazing "is an interactive timeline for everybody with an interest in science.
Compiled by scientists, science communicators and historians – and co-ordinated by Professor Michael Thompson FRS – it celebrates three and a half centuries of scientific endeavour and has been launched to commemorate the Royal Society’s 350th anniversary in 2010.
Trailblazing is a user-friendly, ‘explore-at-your-own-pace’, virtual journey through science.
It showcases sixty fascinating and inspiring articles selected from an archive of more than 60,000 published by the Royal Society between 1665 and 2010."
(trailblazing.royalsociety.org)
- Science museum's top 10 objects
"The Science Museum in London has chosen a top 10 list of its most significant objects, as part of events marking its centenary...
The museum's chief curator, Tim Boon, wants the top 10 to spark debate about the value of inventions and discoveries."
(BBC)
Steam engine
V2 rocket engine
Electric telegraph
Stephenson's Rocket
X-ray machine
Model T Ford
Penicillin
Pilot ACE Computer
DNA double helix
Apollo 10 capsule
- Interactives
Science - Language - History - Art
(learner.org)
-
Kids'
Crossing + Kids'
Crossing in the Classroom
with "over a dozen of our favorite hands-on science activities
for teaching Earth and atmospheric science "
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Boulder,
Colorado
(eo.ucar.edu)
- INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR :
-
Women's
Adventures in Science 
"IWASwondering.org is a site from the
National Academy of Sciences that showcases the accomplishments
of contemporary women in science and offers young people,
especially girls, a look at the various careers of some of today s
most prominent scientists." (Education World)
-
Ology
- The American Museum of Natural History's "study of
(everything)" site.
- information, resources and interactive activities
about
archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, earth, Einstein, genetics,
marine biology, paleontology and more.
(ology.amnh.org)
- Newton's
Castle
"Explore Newton's Castle to learn about his
discoveries and secret life.
Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature
and
fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs
chase cars.
There are several Project Legal (TIPS) lessons included
regarding
copyright and censorship issues and a Newton Timeline.
Take the quiz and get a perfect score to gain access
to the treasures
contained in the MoMA art gallery."
(tqnyc.org)
- Exploratorium:
the museum of science, art and human perception in San Francisco
(exploratorium.edu)
- Greatest engineering
achievements of the 20th century (with History
and Timeline)
"How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements
will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone?
Explore our list of the top 20 achievements, and learn how engineering
shaped a century and changed the world."
(greatachievements.org)
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