Figure out how your world works at Physics Central, www.physicscentral.
com. Look for the Discover menu where different science topics, such as chaos, matter and sound, are covered. Each area profiles scientists who have made major contributions and notes new discoveries in that particular field. Browse through the offerings in I Am a Physicist to see what careers await those with serious science aptitude. With fun physics factoids and blogs from experts, this site will have you swimming in new knowledge.

Nobelprize.org's Laser Challenge, http://nobelprize.
org/educational_games/physics/laser/challenge.html, invites you to arrange an amazing laser party. Ready for the challenge? Let's begin. Watch out for the sticky-fingered Slackers who are out to steal your party tunes, and keep a close eye on the Snack Crackers who will make a quick meal of the yummy treats you plan to serve. Once you know what you are up against, choose your character and create a style all your own. Keep your eyes on the prize as you use your arrow keys to navigate though the game. Have fun!

Inside Story: Physics in Medicine invites future doctors and nurses to test their skills at www.insidestory.iop.org. You will be exploring the human body while trying out new technologies, so prepare yourself for the challenge. Delve into the brain using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, to see the kinds of neurological activity that take place in your head. Next, wind your way through the intestines as you perform a virtual colonoscopy. You will also perform PET scans and use radiology to treat tumors.

Uncover the mysteries behind complex physics ideas when you visit Physics.org, www.physics.org/facts. This site features fun physics filled décor that adorns public transportation. Click on the poster you want to see and discover the science behind the display. For example, you might find out how lightning can toast 100,000 slices of bread or see how frogs levitate in a magnetic field. Each poster has question-and-answer sections that explain why these phenomena work the way they do, so click your way to science superstardom today!

Step into science when you visit Quarked: Adventures in the Subatomic Universe, www.quarked.org. Play Video Clips to find out how many peas, yes, those yummy green veggies, would fit in your brain. Or just rock out to the Quarked theme song and hear the science sirens wail away. Meet the Quarksters and get to know the characters inside this site and see how they contribute subatomic knowledge to people like you. If you want to learn more, Ask Mr. Marks allows you to pose any science query you might have. We'll certainly save you a seat at Quantum High.

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