The stories included in this annual publication primarily focus on research and recent success stories of how NASA's Earth Observing System data are being used to benefit society. Each article features data that are processed, managed, archived and distributed through NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers and cooperating data centers. It is written for the scientifically interested public. Full description.

The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Center was founded in 2004 by Triebold Paleontology Incorporated. All of the specimens contained in the exhibits are on loan from Triebold. The Center holds over 30 life sized specimens, primarily skeletons, and houses Triebold's. Triebold provides services for museums and individuals including paleontological exploration, data collection, excavation, preparation, restoration, ... Full description.

The articles presented here expound on the topics of the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. Links to related sites and news articles are included. Full description.

This site developed by John A. Day, the 'Cloudman,' is packed with cloud observation resources. The mini-cloud-atlas contains photos & descriptions of 12 basic types of cloud. There is also a cloud formation chart, a cloud gallery, history of clouds, a discovery notebook, articles about weather, activities, photography tips, many annotated photos, and philosophy of meteorology. Full description.

Oceans of Kansas is the unofficial, but highly useful, web page of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. To find content, scroll to the middle of the page. The website contains information on exhibits, articles with photographs of fossils and paintings about marine reptiles and fish who flourished in the Western Interior Sea. The site also contains an online collection of full-text paleontology ... Full description.

Astrobiology Magazine is an online service that provides summaries of scientific articles relevant to astrobiology. Specific topics include microbiology, paleontology, astronomy, climate history, planetary studies and space technology. The website is updated daily and free to access, however users must register to use the site. Users may follow links to an image gallery, book reviews, and a downloadable ... Full description.

This portal website archives essays from a forum for people to discuss evolution (the Modern Synthesis), Deep Time and Creationism. Full description.

This professional organization works to promote the chromium industry, from mining and production to industry and health. The site provides abundant information about the properties, sources and uses for chromium. Graphs and text explain the global distribution of chromite ore and its primary industrials uses including stainless steel and metallurgy, cement, leather tanning, timber and paint. The ... Full description.

This web site provides information on the Barringer Meteorite Crater (also known as "Meteor Crater") located in the Arizona desert. Users can find information on the latest research surrounding the crater, a complete history of the crater, the environmental effects of the impact, and a look at Daniel Moreau Barringer, responsible for the theory behind the crater. Also included are an interactive quiz ... Full description.

PlanetDiary records the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents. Every week this site presents 'Current Phenomena', which is news from around the globe on geology, astronomy, meteorology, biology, and environmental science issues. The site accompanies specific chapters in Pearson Education texts. These are: Science Explorer - Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science; Science ... Full description.