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Infrared light shows us the heat radiated by the world around us. By viewing animals with a thermal infrared camera, we can actually "see" the differences between warm and cold-blooded animals. Infrared also allows us to study how well feathers, fur and blubber insulate animals. As you tour this "Infrared Zoo", see what new information you can gather about the animals here that you would not get from a visible light picture. If you would like to learn more about infrared light and the infrared universe visit Cool Cosmos. Enjoy your tour! NEW: Infrared Zoo Lesson Plans Learn More About Warm and Cold Blooded Animals! Try Our Hide and Seek Game!

Interactive science & engineering (for 9-11 year olds) Flash activities about Light, sound, forces and motion, earth & beyond, electircity

"This is a free range of interactive teaching programs (ITPs) designed to support whole class teaching. The Flash Design and Development was carried out by Lightness Ltd. The games may be used with interactive whiteboards or on individual computers. The materials are based around phonemes and include prefix and suffix materials as well as more general tools such as magnetic letters and numbers."

Welcome to the world of Liquid Light, as captured by internationally acclaimed photographer, G. Brad Lewis. Come on a visual journey to the Big Island of Hawaii, and beyond. For over 20 years, Brad has specialized in photographing Kilauea, the most active volcano on Earth.

Welcome to Eternal Egypt, which brings to light over five thousand years of Egyptian civilization. Eternal Egypt is a living record of a land rich in art and history, people and places, myths and religions. The stories of Eternal Egypt are told using the latest interactive technologies, high-resolution imagery, animations, virtual environments, remote cameras, three-dimensional models and more. There are many ways to begin your journey through Eternal Egypt. The guided tour is a quick way to experience the best that the site has to offer. You can also begin with one of the cultural highlights below, or make your own discoveries using one of the many other ways to explore. There are many ways to explore the artifacts, characters, and places that together comprise the wonder that is Eternal Egypt.