Sandro Botticelli, The Birth of Venus, c. 1486, Tempera on canvas
·http://www.pictify.com/
If you love art, you will love Pictify. A cornucopia of paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, and other art mediums, this visually sundry site displays everything from cave paintings to graffiti art, from Picasso's drawings to photographs of the boy next door. Browse the site by Categories, Most Liked, Most Commented, Museums/Galleries, and Latest Posts. For instance, Berndnaut Smilde’s 2012 photograph, "Nimbus II" has sparked 634 likes and dozens of comments. Then, to post your own favorite art, comment on the posts of others, and create your own albums, sign up for a free account. Pictify can also be useful in the classroom. Educators and students might use the site to create and share profiles, organize relevant artwork, and inspire online conversations. [CNH]
·http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/data-sources/
Looking for quick, trustworthy information on climate change? Look no further. This winner of the Scientific American Science and Technology Web Award delivers up-to-date, empirically solid articles, commentaries, and data sources about the global climate situation. To begin, click the Start Here link, and peruse articles divided by level of expertise. "For complete beginners," for instance, lists links to the National Center for Atmospheric Research and NASA, among others. "For those with some knowledge" includes links to 20 more advanced articles on climate change, while “Informed but in need of more detail” showcases actual reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. [CNH]
·http://sites.duke.edu/sidneygamble
As secretary for the Beijing YMCA, Sidney Gamble made three trips to China between 1917 and 1932. During these visits, this Princeton-educated sociologist photographed such pivotal events as the Thanksgiving celebrations following the end of World War I and Sun Yat-sen’s funeral. Duke University’s thought-provoking exhibit presents dozens of Gamble's photographs, along with erudite essays contextualizing and problematizing Gamble's photographic journey into China’s "class, commerce, gender, and transition to modernity." Special treats include Jason Tonio Woerner’s essay on "Penetrating the Past" and Gamble's photographs of street scenes. [CNH]
·http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/silicon/
It is no exaggeration to say that the innovations of the Silicon Valley have shaped our world. This excellent episode from the PBS series, American Experience, provides insight into how the magic happened, starting in 1957 when eight brilliant physicists quit their day jobs at the Shockley Semiconductor Company – and invented the microchip. Visitors will want to start with the Introduction, a first-rate synopsis of the early days of Silicon Valley. Next, click the Preview link for a teaser of the full-length film. A number of links feature clips from the documentary, and a full-length transcript may be downloaded free of cost. Also, offer your comments on the history of Silicon Valley in the Share Your Story section, and peruse the Timeline and the Photo Gallery. [CNH]
·https://www.youtube.com/user/scishow
The Sci Show, an entertaining series of quirky YouTube videos, tackles topics ranging from "How Do Polarized Sunglasses Work" to "Strong Interaction: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics." Most episodes are less than five minutes long, but they pack a wallop of handy science info. Anyone short on time but long on big questions will benefit from the series. Episodes will be helpful to teachers and parents looking to spark enthusiasm in young minds. Viewers may want to start with recent episodes like "Today’s Mass Extinction," "World’s First See-Through Animal," and "How Do Animals Change Color?" before digging into the archives for gems like "The Truth About Gingers" and "The Science of Lying." [CNH]
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