Developments in medicine
http://www.cdc.gov/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page
One of the greatest medical achievements of the 1900's was the development
of strong public health programs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
under the United States Department of Health and Human Services, has been admired
and followed by health care professionals around the world. On their official
site, readers can learn about current trends in medicine and cures for many
types diseases.
http://www.mayohealth.org/
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
The Mayo Clinic is known worldwide for its work on curing cancer. Use this site
to find information on such topics as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and heart
disease. You can also find reliable information on nutrition, men's and
women's health, and much more.
http://www.as.nobel.se/enm-index.html
The Electronic Nobel Museum
This official site of The Nobel Foundation lists the Nobel Prize winners in
the six areas of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace,
and Economic Sciences. The site also discusses the awarding ceremony and banquet,
the foundation's history, and the life and work of Alfred Nobel, founder
of the prize.
Developments in electronics
http://www.msichicago.org/
Welcome to the Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry attracts thousands of visitors
each year to see its famous interactive exhibits. You can see the museum too.
Go through the Human Heart, see the U-505 Submarine, see the Apollo 8 Command
Module, and go down into the Coal Mine. Learn about AIDS, the History of the
Internet, and many other topics.
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/history/
IBM history highlights
A company whose development has gone hand-in-hand with the growth of electronics
technology is IBM. Incorporated in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording
Company, the company changed its name to International Business Machines (IBM)
in 1924. This site, sponsored by IBM, traces its own history and that of the
electronics field.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Another of the DOE's national laboratories, the JPL has worked closely
with NASA. This site features a Solar System Simulator that gives viewers a
breathtaking view of space. Don't miss it! The JPL is also a leader in
the area microelectronics.
Developments in physics
http://www.as.nobel.se/enm-index.html
The Electronic Nobel Museum
This official site of The Nobel Foundation lists the Nobel Prize winners in
the six areas of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace,
and Economic Sciences. The site also discusses the awarding ceremony and banquet,
the foundation's history, and the life and work of Alfred Nobel, founder
of the prize.
http://home.doe.gov/
U.S. Department of Energy Home Page
The Department of Energy (DOE) can be traced to America's efforts to develop
the atomic bomb during World War II. Since then, the DOE has been a part of
the most forward innovations in science and technology. Explore this sophisticated
site for many such topics.
http://www.lanl.gov/worldview/
Los Alamos National Laboratory
One of the DOE's national research laboratories, Los Alamos is famous as
the site of much of the secret development of the atomic bomb. Located in the
mountains of New Mexico, Los Alamos is still the home of much important scientific
research, including advanced computing, computer simulation, and computer modeling.
Other areas of research include instruments for complex measurements, nuclear
weapons, environmental science, and nuclear science.
Transportation
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Another of the DOE's national laboratories, the JPL has worked closely
with NASA. This site features a Solar System Simulator that gives viewers a
breathtaking view of space. Don't miss it! The JPL is also a leader in
the area microelectronics.
http://www.nasm.si.edu/
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Home Page
The Smithsonian is famous for housing such exhibits as the Wright Flyer, the
Apollo 11 Command Module, and almost 40,000 aviation and space artifacts. This
official page may be the best way to see this collection without going to Washington,
DC.
Genetics
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
The Exploratorium: The Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception
This is the place to learn about science the fun way. This museum, sponsored
by the Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, offers 650 interactive exhibits.
A search for genetics, for example, will bring extensive pages of text, illustrations,
and links to other genetics sites on the web.
http://www.as.nobel.se/enm-index.html
The Electronic Nobel Museum
This official site of The Nobel Foundation lists the Nobel Prize winners in
the six areas of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace,
and Economic Sciences. The site also discusses the awarding ceremony and banquet,
the foundation's history, and the life and work of Alfred Nobel, founder
of the prize.
Growth of population and environmental concerns
http://www.envirolink.org/
EnviroLink Home Page
This site, hosted by non-profit EnviroLink Network, has become one of the top
environmental resources. With an attractive presentation, the site aims to be
an online community uniting hundreds of organizations with volunteers in over
150 countries worldwide. The site links readers to sites that offer environmentally
safe products, actions people can join, and related publications and events.
http://www.greenpeace.org/
Greenpeace International Homepage
Famous for its radical actions to protect the environment, Greenpeace also seeks
to educate. This colorful site provides information on environmental issues
related to toxins, the oceans, world climate, nuclear power, and world forests.
Space exploration and astronomy
http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/
Space Telescope Science Institute
This site is hosted by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy,
Inc. It features the latest news from the Hubble Space Telescope. Check out
their "Tour the Cosmos- a multimedia experience" and many other features.
http://www.hawastsoc.org/solar/homepage.htm
Views of the Solar System
Hosted by the Hawaiian Astronomical Society, this site presents "a vivid
multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets,
asteroids, and more." Also, you can "study the history of space exploration,
rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast archive
of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos."
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/stars/
Star Journey @ nationalgeographic.com
A unique feature on this site is a detailed map of the night sky from which
you can select and enlarge segments that show all of the visible stars in that
area. This is a perfect site for both amateurs and sophisticated star watchers.
Also available are stunning views of all the planets as seen from the Hubble
Space Telescope. The National Geographic brings its famous photographic quality
to this site, which is a thrill for any viewer.
http://www.nasa.gov/
NASA Homepage
On this site, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) expresses
and fulfills its commitment to spread the knowledge that flows from its aeronautics
and space research. Readers can find a treasure of exciting information related
to the projects of this agency of the United States government.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Another of the DOE's national laboratories, the JPL has worked closely
with NASA. This site features a Solar System Simulator that gives viewers a
breathtaking view of space. Don't miss it! The JPL is also a leader in
the area microelectronics.
Civil rights for minorities and women
http://www.rochester.edu/SBA/time2.html
Women's Rights: 1920 to Today
This segment of a larger site on women's rights give a timeline of important
women's rights milestones in the United States of the 1900's. The
University of Rochester hosts the site.
http://www.latinoweb.com/address.htm
LatinoWeb
The LatinoWeb's stated mission is to empower the Latino community by providing
a gateway to the Internet where private, non-profit, and public sectors can
freely exchange information. Explore this site for many Latino resources.
http://www.now.org/
National Organization for Women ( NOW ) Home Page
NOW has emerged as one of the most respected women's organizations in the
United States. In addition to focusing on national legislation, women in the
military, and economic equity, this site extends to concerns about women internationally,
an area of increasing concern for American feminists and others.
http://www.naacp.org/index.html
Welcome to the NAACP Home Page
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the
oldest civil rights organization in the United States. The NAACP seeks to achieve
equality for minority groups through non-violent means. The organization offers
this informative web site to educate and involve readers in human rights.
General history
http://search.corbis.com/20thcentury/
The 20th Century in Pictures
Corbis is a large commercial photo agency that now owns many of the world's
most significant photos. This site and its related pages offer about 1,100 images
for viewing. The 20th Century is organized by decades and by events.
Photos of World War II, for example, include refugees, world leaders, the holocaust,
and battles.
http://www.as.nobel.se/enm-index.html
The Electronic Nobel Museum
This official site of The Nobel Foundation lists the Nobel Prize winners in
the six areas of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace,
and Economic Sciences. The site also discusses the awarding ceremony and banquet,
the foundation's history, and the life and work of Alfred Nobel, founder
of the prize.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/Welcome.html
Welcome To The White House
This elegant and official site is very welcoming and helpful. After visiting
with the President and First Lady, browsers can link from here to all of the
major government departments, the Congress, and many other federal services.
Search the site for information on such diverse topics as art in the White House,
The National Endowment for the Arts, historical national documents, and historic
legislation.
http://www.historychannel.com/
History Channel
This site, hosted by the History Channel broadcasting company, is a lively,
teeming source of information on many historical topics. Especially helpful
are well-written biographies of famous people with information on related events.
http://www.TheHistoryNet.com/home.htm
TheHistoryNet - Where History Lives on the Web
Check the extensive archives of this site for information on the two world wars,
aviation and technology history, as well as many other historical topics. The
site is sponsored by PRIMEDIA History Group, Inc.
http://www.NATO.int/
NATO Official Homepage
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed after World War II. This
alliance of Western nations has grown to more than 15 members. Their official
web site presents explanations of current actions, as well as many aspects of
NATO's history. A remarkable feature of this site is over 900 photos from
NATO's history.
http://www.un.org/
United Nations Home Page
The Department of Public Information of the United Nations offers this site
in several languages so that people around the world can access their offering
on topics such as the history of the UN, its achievements, current human rights
concerns and humanitarian efforts, and documents such as the UN charter. The
site also offers information on international law.
General Science
http://www.msichicago.org/
Welcome to the Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry attracts thousands of visitors
each year to see its famous interactive exhibits. You can see the museum too.
Go through the Human Heart, see the U-505 Submarine, see the Apollo 8 Command
Module, and go down into the Coal Mine. Learn about AIDS, the History of the
Internet, and many other topics.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
The Exploratorium: The Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception
This is the place to learn about science the fun way. This museum, sponsored
by the Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, offers 650 interactive exhibits.
A search for genetics, for example, will bring extensive pages of text, illustrations,
and links to other genetics sites on the web.
General research
http://www.si.edu/
Smithsonian Institution
Check out the primary museum of the United States, one of the richest sources
of information of all kinds. Look here for information on Aeronautics and Space
History, African American History & Culture, American Social and Cultural
History, Anthropology and Archaeology, Arts and Crafts, Asian Pacific American
History & Culture, Astronomy, Botany, Ecology, Engineering and Industry,
Film and Television, Folklife, Geography, Geology and Mineral Sciences, Information
Technology, Inventors and Innovation, Latino History & Culture, Medical
Sciences. Military History, Musical History, Native American History & Culture,
Photography, Physical Sciences, Political History, Transportation History, and
Zoology.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/Welcome.html
Welcome To The White House
This elegant and official site is very welcoming and helpful. After visiting
with the President and First Lady, browsers can link from here to all of the
major government departments, the Congress, and many other federal services.
Search the site for information on such diverse topics as art in the White House,
The National Endowment for the Arts, historical national documents, and historic
legislation.
http://www.ipl.org/
The Internet Public Library
A group of librarians reacted to the chaos of the Internet by putting together
what they call the first public library on the Internet. Use this site to search
for many sources of information.
http://members.aol.com/DAnn01/webguide.html
Scholar's Guide to the Web
Richard Jensen, Professor Emeritus of History, University of Illinois-Chicago,
prepared this guide with support from the National Endowment for Humanities
and other foundations. The site offers superior resources on such areas as economics,
education, history, humanities, libraries, online publications, maps, news sources,
political science, popular culture, and museums.