Editors' Picks
My wishlist:
- to fly through Valles Marineris (but the closest I'm likely to get to the rest of the solar system are the shots in the JPL Planetary Photojournal)
- to hear about a real cure for cancer (but until then, I'll keep recommending folk check out Quackwatch
- to see the new CTT shows (but reality TV rules locally, so I'll have to watch online)
Vicki Hyde, Managing Editor, SciTechDaily Review
I find exploring the NASA Homepage is always interesting. It's fun to see in real time, my tax dollars at work; expanding our knowledge of the Universe and keeping track of how we are affecting our own planet. My teen side loves The Why Files for its humor and retro graphics. And Grist Magazine keeps me informed (with perhaps a little bias) along with SciTechDaily Review (no bias there!), of something near and dear: the Environment.
Valerie Elachi, Associate Producer, Closer To Truth
Answering questions at the Internet Public Library (IPL) reference desk, I found the IPL's own KidSpace collections of links very helpful, and the bold, colourful Why Files are a continuing favourite. I recently discovered the World Resources Institute, which has a rich family of Web sites documenting their research in earth trends, and the Exploratorium, which has many beautiful, fascinating sites, e.g. the Science of Cooking! The U.S. Human Genome Project Information page is still the best jumping-off point for anything and everything about genomics. And check out these cartoons for a dose of genome humour.
Eunice Kua, Associate Editor, STDR
SciTechDaily's Story
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