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Science Kids: Science Images: Michael Faraday
This image is of British physicist Michael Faraday, famous for his many contributions to science including electrochemistry and electromagnetism. Check out our Michael Faraday facts page for more information.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Nicolaus Copernicus
This is a portrait of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Copernicus devised a heliocentric model of the universe that differed from other theories at the time.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Thomas Edison
This is a black and white photo of a famous American inventor named Thomas Edison. His many inventions included the practical electric light bulb and phonograph (a device used to play recorded sound).
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Science Kids: Science Images: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
This image is of German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. He is famous for his work on electromagnetic radiation, earning the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.
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Photo Essay of Einstein
A photo essay of the life of famous scientist and mathematician Albert Einstein.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Neil De Grasse Tyson
This resource provides information about Neil deGrasse Tyson, discussing his research and work in the field of astrophysics.
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Sir Joseph John Thomson
Have you ever wondered who discovered the electron? The answer is Nobel Prize winning physicist Sir Joseph John Thomson.
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Michigan State University: Environmental Health & Safety: Ernest Rutherford
A clear telling of Rutherford's place in the history of human understanding of radiation.
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How Did Max Planck Determine the Planck Length?
Great question with a very simple answer provided.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Erwin Schrodinger
This site gives brief biographical information about Austrian physicist, Erwin Schrodinger.
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Natural Science: Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
A collection of engaging quotations by scientists, inventors, writers, and statesmen about science and invention. With entries from modern-day scientists, such as Francis Crick, and from notable ancients, such as Archimedes.
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Islami City: Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Al Razi
This site provides a biography of Islamic physician, al-Razi, also an alchemist and philosopher, famous for his contributions to several areas of science.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Rosalind Franklin: Dna's Unsung Hero
The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history. The now-famous double helix is almost synonymous with Watson and Crick, two of the scientists who won the Nobel prize for...
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Teach Engineering: Destination Outer Space
Students acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine some...
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Rms Titanic Expedition 2004
Dr. Robert Ballard returns to the Titanic after his famous discovery in the 1980s. Dr. Ballard and scientists from NOAA spent eleven days conducting scientific analyses of its deterioration. Three lesson plans are available that focus on...
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The Nobel Prize: Robert Koch and Tuberculosis
In 1905 scientist Robert Koch gave a famous lecture on his discovery of the tuberculosis bacterium. He demonstrated and explained his work, bringing his entire laboratory equipment and tissue samples for the audience to examine, and left...
NASA
Nasa Science: Hunting for Halley's Comet
Imagine riding a balloon to the top of Earth's atmosphere to catch a piece of Comet Halley. During the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, Earth passes through a dust trail left by the most famous comet. This article details how a group of...
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Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
A list of persons inducted in to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame is offered on this website as well as information on the accomplishments of the members and the role of the Hall in recognizing important persons in Manitoba's...
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography: m.lopez Alegria
Read biographical facts about this Spanish-born astronaut who is the veteran of three space flights including the Columbia, the Discovery, and the Endeavour.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Henri Poincare
Mathematics and Science often go together in physics and other studies. This site explores a physicist who utilized both fields to advance the ideas of relativity and other concepts.
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Atoms in Motion: Noble Gases
The ideal gas law is an empirical law; it's a relationship between the pressure in a system of gases to the volume, the temperature, and the number of gas atoms/molecules in the system. This "law" is valid if the gas atoms/molecules are...
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Scholastic: Mae Jemison
This site takes a look at Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut. Content includes a brief biography, a picture, and an excerpt from her book, "Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life."
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John Glenn: Astronaut/senator
A concise biography which describes the highlights of the life of John Glenn. Two photos are included in this site.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonardo Da Vinci
(1452-1519) Famous Italian polymath who was a successful scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician, and writer.
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