| Academy_of_Natural_Sciences__Joseph_Leidy Joseph Leidy is known as the Father of American Vertebrate Paleontology and the founder of American Protozoology and Parasitology. He was an expert in natural history and human anatomy during the 19th |
| Dinosaurs_of_the_Deep Information about Charles H. Sternberg's dinosaur collections from the Alberta badlands that sank with the Canadian Pacific Railway steamship Mount Temple when it was scuttled by a German warship. In |
| The_Granger_Papers_Project Independent research centering on our extensive collection of the personal expedition diaries, letters and photographs of American paleontologist Walter Granger. |
| A_History_of_Dinosaur_Hunting Dinosaur hunters and their discoveries, from Gideon Mantell and the changing shape of the Iguanodon to the present day |
| A_History_of_Evolutionary_Thought Biographies of paleontology and evolutionary thinkers from the UCMP. |
| Paper_Dinosaurs History of dinosaur paleontology, 1824-1969 |
| Strange_Science__The_Rocky_Road_to_Modern_Paleontology_and_Biology A collection of misguided attempts to explain natural history, including honest and dishonest mistakes. |
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| Chemistry_Safety_Manual Manual for the University of Bristol School of Chemistry. |
| Internet_MSDS_and_Hazardous_Chemical_Archives Large set of links, mainly to various university safety pages, focusing on chemical safety and awareness. |
| The_Lycoming_Chemistry_Safety_Page From Lycoming Chemistry department. |
| R-Phrases An index of the "R" Phrases. Used in European labs. |
| S-Phrases An index of the "S" Phrases. Used in European labs. |
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| Creation,_Creationism,_and_Empirical_Theistic_Arguments Contents for essays on scientific and philosophical objections to the theory of evolution. |
| Darwinism_and_Evolution Diverse articles published by the Origins website. |
| Frequently_Encountered_Criticisms_in_Evolution_vs__Creationism Intended to serve as an elementary introduction to the claims some creationists make against evolution. Extensive list compiled by Mark I. Vuletic, of the University of Illinois. |
| God_and_Evolution__A_Convergence_of_Science_and_Religion Built on the thesis that the purpose of evolution is the development of human beings and for this to occur a God is necessary. |
| Intelligent_Design_Theory__Why_it_Matters Jay Richards examines a new scientific orthodoxy that challenges Darwin's materialistic views. From Intelligent Design, February 25, 1999. |
| ACFnewsource_org\'s_Environment_Coverage Feature stories from U.S. nonprofit organization specializing in research, development and production of news stories on substantive issues, including the environment, for commercial radio and televis |
| Africa2020_-_Environment_and_Sustainable_Development Provides daily environmental stories and information from around the African Union. Also features links to radio broadcasts. |
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| Animal_News_-_theBigZoo_com A variety of animal-related articles from around the web. Includes zoo births & deaths, endangered species updates and scientific discoveries. |
| BNA\'s_EHS_Professional_Information_Center Provides news, analysis, and source materials prepared by the Environment, Health & Safety Division at BNA, Inc. |
| The_Cartoonist_Group Recent cartoons on environmental issues and related topics. |
| E_The_Environmental_Magazine Independent, non-partisian reporting covering personal, community and global isses. Published by Earth Action Network. |
| Earth_Vision Electronic news source covering environmental resources, information, and organizations. |
| EarthWire Daily service managed by UNEP/GRID-Arendal, with headlines compiled from local news sources around the world. |
| Eco_Connections Online magazine features current articles of news and events on the environment and conservation efforts with an emphasis on the Carolinas. Produced by Catawba College. |
| Eco_Media Australian service compiling online news and media releases on environment and conservation. Sources include mainstream news services, environmental organizations, government bodies and political part |
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| Environmental_Protection_Magazine On-line publication for environmental professionals. Focus is on environmental compliance. |
| Florida_Environment_Radio Daily feature on issues in and news about Florida's environment. Produced for Florida's public radio stations and The Southwest Florida Council for Environment Education (SWFCEE). |
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Learning about the scientific method is almost like saying that you are learning how to learn. You see, the scientific method is the way scientists learn and study the world around them. It can be used to study anything from a leaf to a dog to the entire Universe. The basis of the scientific method is asking questions and then trying to come up with the answers. You could ask, "Why do dogs and cats have hair?" One answer might be that it keeps them warm. BOOM! It's the scientific method in action. (OK, settle down.)
As more questions are asked, scientists work hard and come up with a bunch of answers. Then it is time to organize. One of the cool things about science is that other scientists can learn things from what has already been established. They don't have to go out and test everything again and again. That's what makes science special: it builds on what has been learned before. This process allows the world to advance, evolve, and grow. All of today's advancements are based on the achievements of scientists who already did great work. Think about it this way: you will never have to show that water (H2O) is made up of one oxygen (O) and two hydrogen (H) atoms. Many scientists before you have confirmed that fact. It will be your job as a new scientist to take that knowledge and use it in your new experiments.
Experimental evidence is what makes all of the observations and answers in science valid (truthful or confirmed). The history of evidence and validations show that the original statements were correct and accurate. It sounds like a simple idea, but it is the basis of all science. Statements must be confirmed with loads of evidence. Enough said. Scientists start with observations and then make a hypothesis (a guess), and then the fun begins. They must then prove their hypothesis with trials and tests that show why their data and results are correct. They must use controls, which are quantitative (based on values and figures, not emotions). Science needs both ideas (the hypothesis) and facts (the quantitative results) to move forward. Scientists can then examine their data and develop newer ideas. This process will lead to more observation and refinement of hypotheses. 
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