Although originally written for kids --- "Build Your Own Underwater Robot and Other Wet Projects" by Harry Bohm and Vickie Jansen is an excellent resource for beginner ROV hobbyists of any age.

Wanderings

Ozone, Ultraviolet and Solar Radiation research and monitoring at Environment Canada

The following links are an example of the many web forums that allow you to share your interest in science with others online.

The Geotech web site has some interesting sections on DIY metal detectors and magnetometers.

This year the Edinburgh International Science Festival will be held from 1 to 10 April 2005.

The Rongorongo, or hieroglyphic script of Easter Island, has proven to be very difficult task to decipher.

The Usenet Physics FAQ attempts to provide good answers to questions that have been discussed in various Internet Newsgroups.

Polarization.com explores Polarized Light in Nature and Technology.

The Visual Satellite Observer's Home Page provides information on all facets of visual satellite observation.

Science Oxygen provides us with access to a rich collection of science related resources.

Have a look through World Science.net, an online science magazine.

Astronomy Now Online is the “e” version of the UK’s best selling astronomy magazine.

The Auroa Watch web site allows you to monitor geomagnetic activity online and in real time.

Genetic Engineering.org maintains a list of genetic and genetic engineering links.

The US’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is offering a $2 million prize for the winning robot in their Grand Challenge 2005 for autonomous navigation of a 150-mile course.

Is there life on Mars?

The debate goes on --- Arctic Sea Ice -- Is it Disappearing?

The Kids Room

Zach's Cool Stuff, a SAS local chapter, provides individuals ages 13 and up with the knowledge, encouragement, and resources to turn their ideas into reality.

The following are a few of the interesting items that I found on Dr. Christine Terry’s Weblog --- the “other” Citizen Scientist

You will find how to make Ice Cream in a Bag in the collection of DIY experiments on the Singapore Science Centre’s page.

Future Scientists and Engineers of America (FSEA) is a national, non-profit organization which provides the structure, project material, documentation and workshop training necessary to establish after-school technology clubs in K-12 schools. See their collection of projects suitable for home or classroom use.

Bizarre Labs shows how you can build a DIY version of Thomas Edison's Phonograph. With the completed device, you will be able to record and playback sounds, just like they did it in the “old days.”

Lynne Bleeker’s Successful Science Fair Projects contains a lot of useful tips for a winning entry.

Science News for Kids is an online news magazine for kids. Of special interest are their General Science Safety Checklist and their Archive of Science Fair Projects.

Get ready for some summer fun by visiting The Leeds Water Rocket Page at the University of Leeds, UK.

QuarkNet connects high school students and teachers to various high-energy physics experiments around the world, such as CERN and Fermilab.

Project ARISE --- the American Renaissance in Science Education.

Brewer's Chemistry & Physics Class resources from the Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix.

The Journal of Chemical Education is a valuable resource for those in the field of chemical education.

Camp SEA Lab is located in California and offers both summer day and residence camps in marine science and adventure for youth ages 8-13.

Why not join the Anglo-American Project in Pompeii and try your hand at archaeology.

Suppliers

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John C Kleinbauer has a collection of unique plans for hobby machinist.

On The Lighter Side

Brighten up your day with some Physics and Astronomy Fun from Physlink.com.

Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics may give you a new “view” of your favourite movie.

From The Far Side

The Bogdanoff Affair --- Was it a hoax? It is rumoured that two brothers managed to publish at least five meaningless papers in physics journals as a hoax and even got Ph.D. degrees in physics from Bourgogne University on the basis of this work!

The Voynich Manuscript --- If not another hoax, what is it? Some theorize that it could have been written by Roger Bacon.

World-Misteries.com --- explores lost civilizations, ancient ruins, sacred writings, unexplained artifacts, and science mysteries. Unfortunately, this is another one of those sites that mixes up facts and pseudoscience.