The BBC has gone above and beyond the call of duty with these wonderful podcasts that deal with various new developments in science from around the world. The series is called "Science in Action" and a new podcast is added every week. Recent episodes have dealt with theories of supersymmetry, climate records, Mayan civilization, and how different meteorological events have influenced the course of...

The BBC developed this website as a forum for those interested in the latest science topics. Users can search through the materials by subject, which include Current Science, Science Q & A, Not Rocket Science, Technology, Space, and Star Gazing. Individuals can read the questions, answers, and beliefs of participants. The website furnishes the rules of the message board and the qualifications of...

Beyond Curie is an award-winning digital design project highlighting the careers and accomplishments of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here, readers will find striking visual imagery combined with short biographies of each featured woman, such as Barbara McClintock, who won a Nobel Prize in 1983 for discovering genetic transposition, and Mary Golda Ross, who was the...

We originally featured Big Picture Science in the Scout Report on 2-16-2018, and this nationally-distributed radio show and podcast continues to be an excellent resource for learning about current trends in science and technology. From the SETI Institute comes Big Picture Science: a weekly radio show/podcast dedicated to "connect[ing] the hottest and coolest in scientific research and...

BioEd Online continues with its fine tradition of crafting high quality science education materials with this clutch of materials related to life science in space. This series is sponsored in part by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) and the resources here include slide sets and streaming video presentations designed for classroom use. One of the key presentations deals with...

The BioEdOnline website has been around for well over a decade, and hundreds of science and medical educators rely on its high-quality instructional materials to complement their classroom activities. This particular set of materials is related to teaching strategies. The items here include What is Science?, Enhancing Your Leadership Presence, Dynamite PowerPoint Designs. Each of these areas...

Introducing students to different software packages and applications for use in biology and math courses can be quite a challenge. With that in mind, teachers in these areas will definitely appreciate this rather helpful site from the people at the Mathematical Sciences Digital Library. These particular simulations and tools draw heavily on Microsoft Excel, so users will need to make sure that...

BioNews is an online British magazine that covers genetics, assisted conception, and stem cell research. Founded in 1999 with a grant from the Baroness Mary Warnock, the site offers a mix of news and commentary on both scientific advancements and the political, legal, ethical, and social issues that arise with these advancements. Recent articles have unpacked Europe's approval of stem cell...

On August 21, 2017, a number of locations across the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. Whether you are hoping to catch the solar eclipse or are simply interested in learning more about the event, Boise State University's Department of Physics offers this helpful resource list. While some of these resources are specific to Idaho, others provide general information about the...

The brain is quite flexible and resilient, and this online exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History explores both of these traits, along with looking at current research into how the brain works. This website offers a nice complement to the in situ exhibit, and visitors can make their way through five sections, including "Your Sensing Brain", "Your Emotional Brain", and "Your 21st...