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NSF
In the Antarctic
NSF oversees all U.S. research in Antarctica, and runs three research stations there. Visit the stations by video for a glimpse of the work, scenery and transportation on the Frozen Continent.
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The
View Through the Telescope
Telescopes allow us to "see" far beyond the limits of our eyesight, and to explore our universe more deeply. Tour a gallery of extraterrestrial images taken by NSF's optical and radio telescopes. |
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Tour
of the Cell
Biology is the study of life itself. In this fun and colorful interactive, explore
how cell components work together to make the dizzying array of life we see around
us. |
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Desktop
Wallpaper Images
Chemistry and materials research can be as beautiful as they are fascinating.
Import this wallpaper for images that are both visually breathtaking and scientifically
rich. |
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Advanced Computer Imaging Screensaver
Gas clouds. Tornadoes. Black holes merging. Proteins folding. Nature’s mysteries are “made visible” through simulations by the world’s most powerful computers. Download this screensaver and see for yourself. |
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Sea Vent Viewer
Under the ocean surface, a variety of life forms thrive without sunlight, forming
their own sunless ecosystem. Take a trip in the Sea Vent Viewer to explore
the fascinating beauty and diversity of the seafloor. |
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Virtual Science Project
Students learn science best by doing it. Follow the steps of Maryland students
during an earthquake simulation, as they use technology and collaboration to
pinpoint the quake’s epicenter. |
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Engineering at All Scales
Engineers push innovation by developing ever-smaller devices and more precise
processes. Click to uncover the "hidden" interior of a micro-hotplate
or to magnify carbon nanotubes to 256,000 their normal size. |
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Fractal Geometry
Even math that's "just for fun" can be quite useful. Explore how "fractal
geometry" creates natural-looking objects such as clouds or coastlines--or
trees. Make your own fractal in this educational interactive. |
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Nanoscience Screensaver
Nanoscience is not only transforming – it’s visually astounding.
Visit the marvelous visual world of atoms, electrons, crystals, and polymer namrods
through this screensaver you can download at home. |
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The
Prisoner's Dilemma
Social scientists use structured "games," like the classic Prisoner's
Dilemma Game, to reveal how and why people make choices. This game shows how
your choices depend in part on the choices of others. |
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A Matter of Scale
The universe isn't just a haze of random particles. It has structure at every
scale, from quarks to humans to galaxies. Borrow the eyes of a physicist for
a pictorial tour of our multi-scale cosmos. |
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