Powers of Ten |
Interstellar Molecules | ||
Continually updated list of interstellar molecules |
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Star Formation | ||
Has images and a "movie" simulating star formation |
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Star Formation | ||
Star formation research at the University of Texas |
Planet searches |
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Results so far |
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Extrasolar Planets Encyclopedia | ||
Lots of links to other sites |
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Transit Searches |
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Kepler | ||
COROT | ||
European mission launched Dec. 2006 |
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Transits.Atmosphere | ||
Transits.Atmosphere | ||
Chemical analysis of an exoplanet atmosphere using the transit technique |
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Astrometric Searches |
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GAIA | ||
Direct Detection |
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TPF | ||
Mission being planned by NASA for direct detection of
earth-like planets. |
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DARWIN | ||
European mission comparable to TPF |
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SIM | ||
General |
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UC Berkeley | ||
Set of links to many sites containing information on exoplanet searches and astrobiology/SETI in general |
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JPL Intermerometer | ||
Jet Propulsion Laboratory exoplanet site, specializing in Keck, SIM, and TPF interferometer missions |
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VULCAN | ||
STARE | ||
Transit search program (1 detection so far). Contains brief tutorial on other methods and links |
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CORALIE | ||
Searches 1 | ||
Extended summary of many aspects of exoplanet searches |
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Signs of Life | ||
NASA summary of search for atmospheric signs of life |
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Searches 2 | ||
Excellent summary of different search methods; part of Kepler transit mission web site |
Interactive Solar System | ||
Applet that shows scaled version of solar system and planet location |
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Life in Extreme Circumstances |
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Lake Vostok (Antarctica) | ||
Discussion in connection to life on Europa |
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Probes to Planets in our Solar System |
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Planetary Missions | ||
Links to upcoming missions, resources |
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Venus |
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Magellan Mission to Venus | ||
Has archive of Magellan results |
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Venus Express | ||
ESA mission launched Nov. 2005 |
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Mars |
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Viking Missions to Mars | ||
Description of mission and basic results |
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Mars Missions | ||
Has information on Mars Odyssey and Global Surveyor |
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Mars Odyssey | ||
Orbiter began search for water Feb. 2002 |
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Mars Exploration Rover Mission | ||
Mars Rovers launched 2003 |
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Pathfinder and Sojourner | ||
Archive of results |
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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter | ||
Launched 2005, arrive April 2006 |
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Phoenix Mission to Mars | ||
Scheduled to launch in 2007 |
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Mars Science Laboratory | ||
Scheduled for launch in 2009 |
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Martian Meteorites |
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Martian Meteorites | ||
Many links, includes other Martian Meteorites |
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Jupiter |
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Project Galileo | ||
Saturn |
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Cassini-Huygens Home | ||
Plans and status of mission |
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Satellites |
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Europa and Other Moons | ||
Lots of Europa links |
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Cassini-Huygens ESA Home | ||
Results from the Huygens lander on Titan |
Life in Extreme Environments | ||
Many interesting links |
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NASA Astrobiology Institute | ||
NASA Astrobiology home page |
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How to Search for Life | ||
National Report on Life Detection Methods |
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The Genetic Code Evolution | ||
Under construction in 2002, but could have useful tutorials |
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General Astrobiology Links | ||
Links to many areas not covered at other sites |
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Panspermia | ||
Excellent discussion of astrobiology, oriented toward panspermia arguments |
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Strother Origin of Life Course Notes | ||
Origin and evolution of life on earth course + many web resources |
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Walters Evolution Course | ||
Duke Univ. Course | ||
Duke Univ. Introduction to Exobiology course |
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U. Wash. Graduate Program | ||
Description of Ph.D. program and ongoing research |
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On-Line Biology Book | ||
Excellent presentations with many illustrations |
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U. Conn. microbiology course | ||
MIT Biology Hypertext | ||
Kimball's Biology Pages | ||
Comprehensive, covers many topics of inerest in this course |
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The Astrobiology Index | ||
Probably more links than anyone could get through, with links to original articles (many of them at popular level) |
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Tree of Life website | ||
Website of author, Dr. David Hillis, UT Austin Integrative Biology. The Tree of Life pdf can also be found
here - pdf. |
Institute of Human Origins | ||
Many useful items under the "Resources" link |
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Human Evolution: UCSB Site | ||
Has gallery of crania |
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Neanderthals | ||
Excellent site with latest genetic data |
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PBS web site re: evolution | ||
Companion site to TV series on evolution |
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National Center for Science Education | ||
NCSE defends teaching of evolution |
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National Academy on Evolution | ||
Concise booklet from respected scientists |
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Human Origins Program | ||
Smithsonian Institution site |
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Evolution and Intelligent Design Q & A | ||
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) site |
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Human Genome Project |
Origin of Oral Language | ||
Seems interesting, but not sure about credentials |
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Origin of Written Language | ||
Strange source, but looks good |
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Origin of Agriculture | ||
Notes from a plant biology class |
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More on Origin of Agriculture | ||
Another class notes; has interesting list of consequences |
UN Population Report 2001 | ||
Report on population and related issues |
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US Census Bureau Population Clock | ||
You can watch the population grow |
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US Census Data base | ||
Links to real data |
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US Geological Survey Estimates | ||
Facts and graphics |
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Energy Information Administration | ||
Govt. agency website: lots of info about US |
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BP Review of World Energy | ||
Very thorough report from British Petroleum Corp. |
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Federation of American Scientists | ||
Many useful analyses |
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Center for Defense Information | ||
General defense information |
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Spacewatch Project | ||
Describes project to search for Near Earth Asteroids |
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Terraforming | ||
Mix of science and speculation |
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NASA Office of Space Flight | ||
Links to Space Shuttle, Space Station, etc. |
Index of Searches | ||
Index of all searches; appendix to Tarter review 2001 |
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Are We Alone (web radio) | ||
Discussion with SETI Institute staff (Sunday nights) |
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SETI Institute | ||
Home site for SETI Institute; many links |
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Project Phoenix | ||
Description of project results |
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Allen Telescope Array | ||
Description of dedicated SETI instrument under construction |
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Project BAMBI | ||
Amateur SETI |
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Harvard SETI | ||
Project BETA, META, and others |
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BETA | ||
Project BETA |
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SETI at home | ||
(how you can join the search) |
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Contact | ||
The movie |
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Space Site | ||
A number of links researches |
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Electromagnetic Wave Demo | ||
Demo of electromagnetic wave that moves |
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Satellte Radio | ||
Description of how satellite radio works |
Status of Warp Drives | ||
Sober description of prospects |
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Why is it so hard? | ||
Good review of the difficulties |
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Based on Ordinary Physics | ||
Descriptions of Orion, Daedalus, ... |
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Project Phoenix | ||
Description of project results |
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Where are They? | ||
Scientific American article |
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The Fermi Paradox | ||
Summary of the Fermi argument |
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Wormholes | ||
Fairly high level discussion of worm holes and difficulties;
has movies of falling into black holes and wormholes |
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Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal | ||
Home page of the main debunkers of claims |
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Perry Klass Files | ||
Klass has debunked many UFO claims |
Galaxy formation | ||
has movies and some explanation |
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Galaxy and Structure formation | ||
Most extensive calculation as of 2007; lots of movies. |