Science Surfing

Mendel’s Genetics

The Mendel Museum of Genetics in the Czech Republic offers a well-illustrated online exhibition devoted to Gregor Mendel’s life and work. Pages are devoted to such topics as the mathematics of inheritance and Mendel’s genetics garden. Genetics-inspired artworks are featured in the gallery of contemporary art. Go to: http://www.mendel-museum.org/eng/1online/

Physics 101

From atoms and magnetism to fractals and Murphys Law, the American Physical Societys “Century of Physics” timeline provides a sweeping, colorful review of important discoveries and inventions associated with physics and technology. Visitors can move along the timeline year by year, consult an alphabetical index to find a particular topic or event, or search by […]

About Time

To find out the official time, visit the joint Web site of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the U.S.