Explore the world of scientific and standard notations of the numbers by finding the answers to the questions like what is a standard notation and how to convert scientific notation to standard notation. Try your hand at solving a few...

This is a statistics calculator; enter a data set and hit calculate. Descriptive statistics summarize certain aspects of a data set or a population using numeric calculations. Examples of descriptive statistics include: mean, average,...

This essay from NOVA: "Life's Greatest Miracle" explores the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research.

At this site from the Nobel e-Museum, you can read about the scientific work of Lord Rayleigh (1842-1919 CE). This article includes information on his education and experiments with light and sound waves.

The importance of data analysis in science projects is explained. Describes common mistakes young scientists make. The article then discusses how to find out what the standard methods of data analysis are for the type of research you...

The official rules for using the SI (metric) system in the US, based on the National Institute of Standards. Must download their handbook.

Pseudoscience studies various fields of science that make claims to be legitimate, but researchers and academics argue that pseudoscientific discoveries do not hold up to typical standards of testing and proof. Examples are the Lunar...

Contains plans for four 45-minute lessons that ask students to use their senses and focus their attention while writing descriptively and observing scientifically. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...

The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Students examine micro-organisms through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are...