Science Struck
Science Struck: Different Types of Diodes
Explains what a diode is and what its purpose is, and describes eight different kinds of diodes.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Nist: Bose Einstein Condensation in Dilute Atomic Vapor
Gives a brief introduction to Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC) and how it was demonstrated at a laboratory at the NIST.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Optical Instruments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What optics are and different types, and how they work and form images.
Optical Society
Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Total Internal Reflection
An investigation into the total internal reflection of light, using a laser pointer. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening, a discussion of Snell's Law, and links to additional information.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Physics to Go: Explore Physics on Your Own
Contains a full physics curriculum with links to games, webcasts, and activities. By creating a free account, students and teachers can create their own personal collection of resources.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
Boston University
Bu: Optics Demonstrations: Interference
Several short descriptions and graphics of demonstrations which illustrate principles of interference. Suitable as a supplement for a teacher lesson plan or as an idea-generator for a student project.
National Academy of Engineering
Health Technologies Timeline
Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.
Other
Newport Eye Center: Astigmatism
Information about Astigmatism directly from a doctor. A good summary of what this condition is.
Other
Popular Mechanics: Science
Popular Mechanics covers science and technology developments, including the latest trends, breakthroughs, background, analysis and information in science today. Updated every 20 minutes.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
Curated OER
Npr All Things Considered: Hunting for Gravity Waves
A report on US attempts to detect the "gravity waves" that Einstein predicted. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatories in Louisiana and Washington, looking for "Tremors in the fabric of space-time," are described in words...
Curated OER
Shirley Rich Maiman, Theodore Harold Maiman (1927 2007), and Sheri Maiman
Left to right: Shirley Rich Maiman, Theodore Harold Maiman (1927-2007), and their 8-year-old daughter Sheri Maiman, April 1966. The physicist Theodore Maiman was developer of the LASER
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