American Association for the Advancement of Science
Eureka Alert: Fear of 'Foreigners' May Slow Scientific Progress
Science is a very important part of social progress. But since 9/11, foreign students, many of whom study science and technology in the United States, have had more difficult times of obtaining and renewing visas. This could lead to a...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Discovery, Chance, and the Scientific Method
An interesting article that describes the relationship between chance and controlled scientific research. Several famous scientific discoveries are discussed.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 1.5 Basic and Applied Science
Get an overview of applied science where people use and apply information obtained through basic science.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Famous Scientists
Students learn about scientific discoveries and contributions made by significant men and women in history, where and when they were born and died.