Liz's Favourite Websites...
NERC Planet Earth Online
www.planetearth.nerc.ac.uk
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) website is a one stop shop for current environmental news and research updates from NERC scientists. It hosts an array of features and special reports, podcasts, videos and blogs encompassing climate change, natural hazards and biodiversity. It also has links to their Science Impacts Database which showcases current research to the public and various other sites which also host NERC research.
NASA
www.nasa.gov
NASA's website has a diverse range of information about our planet, the universe, their missions and inspiring stories about people whom make it all happen. Particular favourites include pages dedicated to the international space station and shuttle, the adventures of the Mars exploration rovers, in-depth sections on global climate change and learning about the life as an astronaut.
The Weather Club
www.theweatherclub.org.uk
The Weather Club is an educational charity and public membership club run by meteorologists. The website provides fantastic information in various sections such as: ask the experts, latest news, features, videos and you can even get involved in their weather experiments. Depending on the level of membership you choose you may also receive their quarterly magazine amongst other benefits.
