Science & Nature
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- Astronomy & Space (396)
- Chemistry (8)
- Earth Sciences (26)
- Biology (79)
- Physics (30)
- Mathematics (59)
- Weather & Climate (104)
- Amateur Radio (682)
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https://projectrho.com/starmap.html
Winchell Chung (aka Nyrath the nearly wise) maintains this ambitious 3-D starmap project dedicated to the golden age of science fiction and real astronomical data. Inspired by E.E. 'Doc' Smith's classic space operas, the site blends scientific accuracy with a deep love of the stars to create interactive three-dimensional maps of nearby stellar neighborhoods.
https://joshworth.com/dev/pixelspace/pixelspace_solarsystem.html
Created by Josh Worth, this site presents a scale model of the solar system where the Moon is reduced to a single pixel, requiring visitors to scroll endlessly through vast empty space to appreciate the true distances between planets. The experience is both humbling and educational, with witty commentary along the way and the ability to toggle between kilometers, miles, AU, and other quirky units of measurement.
https://costajulio.tripod.com//cv/astronomy.htm
Julio Costa shares his lifelong passion for amateur stargazing, recounting memorable early encounters with telescopes and the purchase of a Celestron 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector. The page includes personal photos of the moon and Jupiter with its moons, accompanied by warm, humorous writing about the joys and quirks of backyard astronomy.
https://ncdxf.org/
The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) is a charitable organization founded in 1972 that provides financial support for DXpeditions to rare DXCC entities around the world. Visitors can explore funded expeditions, apply for grants, learn about the NCDXF-IARU Beacon Project, and find resources for the amateur radio DX community.
https://departments.bucknell.edu/biology/resources/msw3
Hosted at Bucknell University, this online database presents the complete third edition of 'Mammal Species of the World' (MSW3), edited by Don E. Wilson and DeeAnn M. Reeder, covering taxonomic and geographic reference data for all recognized mammal species. Researchers and enthusiasts can browse the full hierarchy from Order down to Subspecies, search by scientific or common name, and even export the entire taxonomy as a CSV file.
https://qsl.net/nogaqrp
The NOGA QRP Club is an amateur radio club focused on low-power (QRP) radio operation, Morse code (CW), and kit building and construction. This page serves as a redirect to the club's new home at nogaqrp.org, with meta keywords hinting at a community centered around QRP kits like the Pixie transceiver.
http://foxdelta.com/
Fox Delta, operated by K7SFN, I2TZK, and VU2FD, is a direct-sales kit shop and project resource for amateur radio enthusiasts, offering RF amplifiers, SWR meters, antenna rotator software, and more. The site features a range of active and previous hardware kits including the PA-100 IRF510 RF amplifier and ST2 USB interface, all sold exclusively through this site with no third-party dealers.
https://plaws.net/
Peter Laws has maintained this personal page since 1994, with amateur radio as its clear centerpiece, including newsletters from the University of Arkansas Amateur Radio Club dating back to 1992 and numerous presentations and videos on topics like satellites, DXLab, and outdoor warning sirens. The site also touches on scanning, trains, and AI, but the depth of ham radio content spanning three decades makes it a genuine archive for radio enthusiasts.
http://nags.net/
NAGS (Norske Amatørgeologers Sammenslutning) is the Norwegian association for amateur geologists, offering a comprehensive lexicon of Norwegian minerals, an index of articles from their geology magazine STEIN dating back to 1973, and listings of geology clubs across Norway. Visitors interested in rocks and minerals as a hobby will find this a rich hub for Norwegian earth science resources and community.
http://netside.net/starhustler
The official web home of 'Star Gazers,' the world's only weekly PBS television series dedicated to naked-eye astronomy, hosted by the legendary Jack Horkheimer. Visitors can stream current and past video episodes, browse show scripts, read FAQs, and find local astronomy clubs and planetariums.