Yourgenome.org
Discover about DNA, genes and genomes and possible health implications.
Starch in leaf animation
An animation showing the practical steps when testing for the presence of starch in leaves.
Earth and Moon Viewer
Access satellite photographs of the Earth and Moon. See 'day and night' boundaries and select your area of the world.
Dinosaurs
A simple site about dinosaurs. Find out the possible reasons for them becoming extinct.
Macrogalleria
Polymers are all around us. This site explains what they are and presents many products that are made from them. There are different levels of difficulty depending on how deep into polymers you need to go.
UK Fossils
Read about what fossils are, how they were formed and where to find them.
Unravelling the Genome
In June 2000 scientists completed the 'map' for a human being. See here what a huge task this was and why it is valuable.
Food Standards Agency
UK Government advice on eating healthily. Find out hygiene ratings of schools and businesses which serve food.
CELLS Alive!
Have you ever wondered about the difference between bacteria and viruses or what happens when you get a splinter? These and other topics about cells, illustrated with microscopy images, are fascinating sections.
All About Butterflies
All About Butterflies is designed for students of all ages. You can start at a basic level and progress to more detailed information. It explains the parts of a butterfly's anatomy and its lifecycle. There is an illustrated butterfly dictionary and more.
