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Publisher: California Academy of Sciences Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land 
 Companion site to a California Academy of Sciences exhibit of 49 photos by Subhankar Banerjee that records "four seasons of abundant life in the [Arctic National Wildlife] refuge." Contains a gallery of a dozen of the photos from the exhibit, panoramic views of the physical exhibit, an overview of species found in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and a collection of links to information about environmental issues in the refuge. http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/anwr/ Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Oct 12, 2003 Anthropology Collection Database
A collection of thousands of objects, presenting digital images of "the indigenous cultures of western North America (exclusive of Mexico) and the Pacific Rim, including all Pacific islands and East Asia." Features tools, jewelry, toys, watercraft, and more. Searchable by category, object name, materials, maker's name, collection, culture, or geographic origin. From the Department of Anthropology, California Academy of Sciences. http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/collections/collintro.htm Topics: Museums, Science, Social Science Last updated Nov 6, 2009 AntWeb
While the search function on this site is limited to images and taxonomic names and does not support common terms (such as "fire ant"), AntWeb is nonetheless a useful introduction to "the ant faunas of California and Madagascar, and ... ant genera." Features very high-quality, brilliant images. From the California Academy of Sciences. http://www.antweb.org/ Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Dec 2, 2003 Steinhart Aquarium
Features information about exhibits at the Steinhart Aquarium (located at the California Academy of Sciences), and related news and educational materials. A virtual tour of the aquarium's exhibits includes a living coral reef, a touch tide pool, and a live video cam of the penguin colony. Site includes articles about sharks, seahorses, winter run salmon, and marine conservation topics. The Seafood Buyer's Guide provides a list of seafood choices for the conservation-minded consumer. http://www.calacademy.org/academy/exhibits/aquarium/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation Last updated Jun 30, 2009 California Wildflowers
Photographs, a description, and distribution information for every California wildflower. Users can browse by color, common name, Latin name, or family name. A California map of floristic regions is also included. From the California Academy of Sciences. http://research.calacademy.org/research/botany/wildflow/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 18, 2008 About Foucault Pendulums and How They Prove the Earth Rotates!
This youth-friendly, tutorial-designed site introduces readers to the background and scientific utility of the Foucault Pendulum and provides information about its inventor, French physicist Jean Bernard Leon Foucault. The site map on the main page provides a convenient index for specific topics. From the California Academy of Sciences. http://www.calacademy.org/products/pendulum/ Topics: Astronomy, Physics Last updated Dec 17, 2003 The History of Eating Utensils
Learn about the history of common eating utensils. This site covers knives, forks, spoons, chopsticks, and portable cutlery. Includes graphics and a bibliography. From the Rietz Food Technology Collection in the Anthropology Department at the California Academy of Sciences. http://research.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/utensil/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Food & Cooking Last updated May 15, 2008 Skulls
This site offers an entertaining, unique display of skulls and skull information. Several scientists offer interrelated definitions of what a skull is. The Structure and Function section displays wonderfully photographed skulls and describes them in detail. A Diversity section compares elephant, bear, walrus, and other skulls. The Living Tissue section reveals what can be learned from skull specimens. The Skulls in Culture section collects 12 detailed images from popular and art culture with accompanying descriptions. http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/skulls/ Topics: Animals Last updated Apr 23, 2002 California Caviar
This article discusses caviar (sturgeon roe) from sturgeon farms in California, an increasingly popular alternative to the caviar from the endangered beluga sturgeon of the Caspian Sea. Includes facts about the Caspian caviar industry, North American sturgeon and domestic caviar, and related topics. From California Wild, a magazine of the California Academy of Sciences. http://research.calacademy.org/calwild/2004fall/stories/caviar.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Apr 18, 2008 Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
Companion website to a 2006-2007 exhibit that presents "some of the most recent dino discoveries in the fields of paleontology, biomechanical engineering, and paleobotany." Features a field guide to dinosaurs, audio and video clips, dinosaur trivia, and essays about topics such as the Liaoning Forest in China, dinosaur biomechanics, and mass extinctions. Includes classroom materials. From the California Academy of Sciences. http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/dinos/ Topics: Animals Last updated Oct 16, 2006 |
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