Philosophy
In a few words from Wikipedia..."The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is a free, online collaborative encyclopedia intended to document all of the 1.8 million living species known to science."
Encyclopedia of Life [Wikipedia]
Here are two other sources...
Fossil Mysteries
Fossil Mysteries, a highly interactive exhibition, explores big themes in science: evolution, extinction, ecology, and Earth processes. Abundant fossils, models, murals, and dioramas offer unique multi-sensory experiences. You'll see the world—past and present—in a whole new way.
NatureServe Explorer
NatureServe is a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to provide the scientific basis for effective conservation action. NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the leading source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems.
- How Reliable Is Wikipedia?
The taller of the short people is working on a research project on Ruth Wakefield, the accidental inventor of the chocolate chip cookie. She's finding few resources in the public library, so we did a web search and pointing to the results, she tells...
- Nanotyrannus Forever In Combat
An artist's rendition. "A Fossil Shows Dinosaurs Permanently Locked In A Fight" by Sarah Jacoby October 31st, 2013 Popular Science This month, two fossilized dinosaurs, locked in eternal battle, will be auctioned off at Bonhams in New York City....
- The Eternal Insurance Policy?
Blaise Pascal June 19th, 1623 to August 19th, 1662 Pascal's Wager [Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy] Pascal's Wager [Wikipedia] Pascal's Wager about God [The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy] Blaise Pascal [Wikipedia]...
- Field Cricket Is Green Too
International Year of Biodiversity "Endangered insects to be reintroduced on RSPB reserves" January 21st, 2010 Surfbirds.com This year sees the start of a series of projects at RSPB reserves to release four insect species which are either extinct or...
- An Exam From May 9th, 1941
[Click to enlarge.] "1941 science test shows how things have changed" by Dan Vergano June 27th, 2009 USA TODAY Some of us might rather forget our old science exams. But sometimes they still have lessons to offer. For example, take a 1941 exam unearthed...
Philosophy
Encyclopedia of Life, Fossil Mysteries, NatureServe Explorer
International Year of Biodiversity
In a few words from Wikipedia..."The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is a free, online collaborative encyclopedia intended to document all of the 1.8 million living species known to science."
Encyclopedia of Life [Wikipedia]
Here are two other sources...
Fossil Mysteries
Fossil Mysteries, a highly interactive exhibition, explores big themes in science: evolution, extinction, ecology, and Earth processes. Abundant fossils, models, murals, and dioramas offer unique multi-sensory experiences. You'll see the world—past and present—in a whole new way.
NatureServe Explorer
NatureServe is a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to provide the scientific basis for effective conservation action. NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the leading source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems.
- How Reliable Is Wikipedia?
The taller of the short people is working on a research project on Ruth Wakefield, the accidental inventor of the chocolate chip cookie. She's finding few resources in the public library, so we did a web search and pointing to the results, she tells...
- Nanotyrannus Forever In Combat
An artist's rendition. "A Fossil Shows Dinosaurs Permanently Locked In A Fight" by Sarah Jacoby October 31st, 2013 Popular Science This month, two fossilized dinosaurs, locked in eternal battle, will be auctioned off at Bonhams in New York City....
- The Eternal Insurance Policy?
Blaise Pascal June 19th, 1623 to August 19th, 1662 Pascal's Wager [Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy] Pascal's Wager [Wikipedia] Pascal's Wager about God [The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy] Blaise Pascal [Wikipedia]...
- Field Cricket Is Green Too
International Year of Biodiversity "Endangered insects to be reintroduced on RSPB reserves" January 21st, 2010 Surfbirds.com This year sees the start of a series of projects at RSPB reserves to release four insect species which are either extinct or...
- An Exam From May 9th, 1941
[Click to enlarge.] "1941 science test shows how things have changed" by Dan Vergano June 27th, 2009 USA TODAY Some of us might rather forget our old science exams. But sometimes they still have lessons to offer. For example, take a 1941 exam unearthed...