A good overview of diamonds. Gives information on structure, properties, and origin. Includes models that can be rotated and examined in 3D. Also has activity for building your own carbon atom (requires Flash).
This short piece explains how the sun's magnetism is a important aspect of the function of the sun. [3:17]
In 2002, paleontologists discovered a fossil in China that seemed to provide a missing link between dinosaurs and birds, and to support the theory that birds evolved from dinosaurs. The fossil came from a four-winged dinosaur they named the Microraptor. This PBS video looks at the discovery and the debates and research that followed from it.
This site provides an exploration of what may have happened to the "Lost tribes of Israel," including a modern scholar's study of a southern African tribe with possible ties to the lost tribes.
Curious about the origin of rice, how it is raised, and the effect it has on cultures around the world? This PBS article is kid friendly, and brief. There is also a video of rice terraces at Japan's Lake Biwa as a metamorphosis over the growing season takes place.
Pluto not a planet! This statement, made by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director of the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium, caused a furor with elementary students across the country. After 10 years, Tyson, travels across the country to find out what attracts so many to this cold, distant, icy rock. [60:00] (02 March 2010)
Hackers may not be who we think they are. In fact, you might be a hacker and not even know it. Learn the true meaning of hacking and some of the many reasons that hackers hack. [3:01]
Find out how the sun was born, and what types of elements and reactions are necessary to keep it burning today. [2:06]
This short piece explains whether or not solar flares and storms present credible threats to the Earth. [2:32]
This site, a companion to the NOVA program on PBS, examines the Vikings and whether or not their reputation as "barbarians" is founded. Content includes a look at a Viking Village, the Norse people, Viking ships, the Viking alphabet, and more.
This PBS website has information and video clips of a reconstructed Viking Village that you can tour online.
This PBS website describes and explains how the Vikings built and designed their ships so that they could sail long distances.
This website gives the history of the Viking runic alphabet, or Futhark, and you can see how your name is spelled using the Futhark.
Addressed with questions about relative speed and the speed of light, students begin to "think like Einstein" while exploring the science behind the mystery of time travel.
This companion website of a NOVA program that aired in 1999 features extensive information that focuses on moon research and includes a history of the Apollo missions as well as the science of the moon's origins.
The most common mtDNA ancestor is an African woman named African "Eve" or Mitochondrial Eve. Good explanation of mtDNA versus nuclear DNA through visual interactive family tree.
Glaciers are shrinking at an alarming rate. Witness the dramatic melting of Peru's Qori Kalis glacier. Investigate some of the benefits of glaciers as well as the negative effects that will result when the glaciers are gone.
Nyiragongo, a stratovolcano located north of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens an entire city. Learn about this active volcano here and how it impacts those who live in this precarious location.