The name says it all. At the link above, readers will find 150 science experiments, allowing for enough STEM discoveries to last through spring. These experiments are organized into several categories, including Water Science Activities, Force and Movement Experiments, and Space Science Projects. Many of these activities involve common household objects, perfect for caregivers juggling...
Between Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Paypal, three different email accounts, bank accounts, and a host of other password protected web sites, it’s often difficult to remember which password you used for which web service. 1Password has the answer; it secures passwords and saves them behind a locked browser extension. Users can access them easily, needing only a single password to open the treasure...
Three hundred museum and library professionals from across the United States gathered together in February 2009 to discuss the development of digital resources and how this development affects librarians and information specialists at cultural institutions. This straightforward website includes webcasts of the sessions and is the next best thing to attending the conference as visitors to their...
Three-dimensional (3-D) rendering and animation technology is not only used for entertainment, but also for research and educational purposes. The technology can be used for purposes of scientific simulation in fields such as physics, biology, or chemistry. For example, Stanford University's Folding@home project (1) uses 3-D simulations and distributed computing to study protein folding,...
A variety of man-made objects have been sent into outer space for decades, and as a very large and distinguished group, they have sent back important data. NASA has been at the forefront of these efforts here in the United States, and the Landsat Program has certainly been quite successful since its inception in the early 1970s. This website provides a wealth of information on the Landsat Program,...
4Sync is a rather useful way to sync hundreds of files quickly and easily. The service provides users with backup copies of their files and visitors will find they can use multiple platforms to do so. This free version offers 15GB of storage at no charge and is compatible with all operating systems. [KMG]
After 50 years, NASA has a great deal to celebrate, and this site offers a rich multimedia journey through their first half-century. Things get started with an introduction by a rather friendly robot who gives a brief explanation of how to navigate the site. After that, visitors are treated to a few tunes from the 1950s (such as "Tutti Frutti") and they can click on the headquarters building to...
Stephen Hackett, a technology writer and podcast host, authors this extensive webpage dedicated to the history of Apple for his blog 512 Pixels. Apple History will be of special interest to anyone who remembers the early days of the Mac as well as anyone generally interested in the history of the company and its technology. Here, visitors can view a complete list of all Apple products throughout...
In addition to its clever name, the A11y Project garnered praise for its user-friendly web accessibility primers. Especially notable is the site's fillable checklist based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Here, readers can self-audit their web-based content and find ways to improve accessibility in the digital sphere. And, all of the site's materials further an important mission; after...
AbiWord is a nice alternative for those individuals looking for a word processor application that is entirely free. Several of the most notable features include a built in web service which allows users to share documents and an annotation feature that is fully integrated. The support for the application is quite good, and there's an extensive user manual and FAQ on the website. This version is...