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Ucla: Leonard Kleinrock, Professor
A biography of Leonard Kleinrock, inventor of the Internet technology. Includes links additional articles on his work and the internet in general.
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The Digger: Unlocking Secrets of Moche Culture (2001)
The work of UCLA archaeologist Christopher Donnan at Moche village of Dos Cabezas reveals artifacts of Moche culture, including social stratification, artistry, and genetic trait of royalty.
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University of California Los Angeles: Force, Work and Power
Describes the definition and relationships between force, work and power. Includes nice drawings to increase conceptual understanding.
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Ucmp: Thomas Malthus
University of California Berkeley offers a description of how Malthus' book "Essay on the Principle of Population" influenced Darwin and Wallace while they worked on their theories of natural selection.
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Ucmp: Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
This site from University of California has a biography and picture of Antony van Leeuwenhoek, a scientist in the 18th century.
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Can the English Language Survive?
Due to the "reliance on electronic media, rampant proliferation of homophonous misuses of the English language" has taken place. Test your knowledge on this quiz of homophones.
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Ucmp: The Ophiuroidea
All about the Ophiuroidea. Includes a picture of the fossil along with the history.
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Ucmp: Introducing Crinoids
This site from University of California is an introduction to crinoids with pictures. Click on another link to learn about the history and ecology, fossils, or morphology.
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Uc Davis: The Algebra of Sigma (Summation) Notation
This page introduces the use of the sigma, or summation, sign. Also provides the properties of summation and gives answers to fourteen good learning exercises.
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University of California Los Angeles: Find the Length of the Polar Curve
This site uses an example to show how to find the length of the polar curve.
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University of California Los Angeles: Find the Length of the Polar Curve
This site uses an example to show how to find the length of the polar curve.
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Ucmp: Introduction to the Echinoidea
This University of California Berkeley site provides a detailed overview of echinoids, including a focus on how well they fossilize.
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Ucmp: Introduction to the Polychaeta
University of California Berkeley offers a good introduction to the world of polychaeta or marine worms.
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Ucla K 6 Physics/astronomy: Mass, Weight, and Density
This website provides explanations of mass, weight, and density with directions for building simple scales and balances. Provided as encouragement to teach these concepts to young children, it offers a good review for older students.
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Ucmp: Georges Cuvier
This site from the University of California, Berkeley offers a biography of George Cuvier. Scientific ideas of George Cuvier are presented, such as those related to comparative anatomy, fossils, the idea of extinction, and others....
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Princeton University: Dorothy Mc Clendon
Profile of Dorothy McClendon, a microbiologist. Discusses her education and professional career.
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Ucmp: Nemertini, the Shoelace Worm
General information about ribbon worms, also called Nemertini, and their relations to other worms. Contains pictures, links, and further reading.
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Ucmp: Introduction to Chondrichthyes
Good introduction from Berkeley's department of paleontology, gives a brief history and the defining characteristics of the class of Chondrichthyes.
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Ucmp: Chondrichthyes Fossil Record
This Berkeley site offers a great overview of when the class appears in the fossil record.
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Ucmp: Life History and Ecology
An excellent page for viewing the life cycle and development of the amphibians.
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Ucmp: Introduction to the Arthropoda
A brief introduction to the phylum arthropoda and some of their general characterisitics.
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Ucmp: Life H Istory and Ecology of Arthropoda
A paragraph on information on Arthropods and links to more information on arthropods. Includes a blown up picture of a fly.
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Ucmp: From Starfish to Sea Cucumbers
A comprehensive site that looks at the different types of echinoderms, their life history and anatomy.