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  • General Physics

    • Physics.org - An Institute of Physics website with a database that uses search technology to match your question, age and knowledge profile to the handpicked and refereed physics websites.
    • Physlink - This is a comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference web site. PhysLink.com is a meeting place for professionals, students and other curious minds.
    • Physics Central - This website brought by the American Physical Society answers your questions on how things work, describes the latest research and shows you physics in action.
    • Physicsweb - The Institute of Physics website with the latest physics articles, news, jobs, equipment buyer’s guide, and events.
    • New Scientist's The Last Word - Your science questions answered, plus humour, invention and soundbites from the New Scientists magazine.
    • Scientific American's Ask the Experts - Physics questions and answers from Scientific American magazine.
    • Physics Today - The American Institute of Physics (AIP) website that provides feature articles, news stories, analyses, book, product reviews and a searchable job database.
    • Eric Weisstein's World of Physics - Online encyclopedia of physics terms and formulas covering all the main physics topics part of Wolfram Research.
    • PhysNet - PhysNet the worldwide network of physics departments, it gives information on conferences, physics jobs, services, education and physics related free-access Journals
    • Usenet Physics FAQ - The purpose of this website is to provide good answers to questions that have been discussed often in sci.physics and related usenet newsgroups.
    • PhysOrg.com - This website is dedicated to science, physics, nanotechnology, space and technology news. Latest research breakthroughs and innovations, science advances.
    • Physics Post - Read current physics and science articles. Learn about Science Articles & Physics Articles from astronomy to Mystics/Pseudo Science.
    • Hyperphysics - HyperPhysics is an exploration environment for concepts in physics which employs concept maps and other linking strategies to facilitate smooth navigation.
    • Physics 2000 - Have fun learning visually and conceptually about 20th Century science and high-tech devices. Full of animations and physics discuss as a dialog.
    • The Physics Classroom - This online physics tutorial was written and developed for physics students at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois
    • Cramster Physics Help - Cramster is a global online study community centered on providing understanding to physics questions whether it’s related to homework, exams or general learning.

  • Irish Science Centres

    • Irish Science Centres Association (ISCAN) - a network to promote co-operation between organisations to fosters and promotes the public understanding of science and technology in Ireland.
    • WhoWhatWhereWhenWhy (W5) - Amazing interactive discovery centre in Belfast designed to capture imagination and provide opportunities for real experiential learning to support the curriculum.
    • Science Gallery - The Science Gallery is part of Trinity College Dublin. It is new type of venue where today’s white-hot scientific issues are thrashed out and you can have your say.
    • National Science Museum Maynooth - The museum displays early telegraphy apparatus with items by Marconi and apparatus of Nicholas Callan, inventor of the induction coil.
    • Birr Castle Demesne - Ireland’s Historic Science Centre contains astronomical instruments, cameras, and photographic equipment as well as the 72 inch reflecting telescope built in 1840
    • Blackrock Castle Observatory - A fully interactive astronomy centre, with exhibits, Ireland first social software, cinema and it also has a radio and optical telescopes.
    • Dunsink Observatory - the oldest scientific institution in Ireland, built in 1783-1785 is situated on a hill 8km northwest of Dublin’s city centre.
    • Armagh Planetarium - a centre for astronomy and space science education. Planetarium has the first full-dome three-dimensional Digital Theatre.
    • Schull Planetarium - Located in the seaside village of Schull in West Cork, the 70 seat Planetarium’s 8 metre dome, the Carl Zeiss single sphere sky projector.
    • Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium - The Museum is located in the old coastguard station on Greencastle harbour in County Donegal and is available to school groups for educational shows.
    • Lifetime Lab, Cork - With its interactive exhibit area, its Steam Centre, playground and historical location at the Old City Waterworks, is a great venue for children.

  • Junior Cert Science

    • Measurement Quiz - Measurement quiz with 20 questions.
    • Junior Science - Created by Junior Science Support Service, this extensive website has many resources for the junior science syllabus.

  • Leaving Cert Physics

  • Science in Ireland

    • ScoilNet - Offers a dedicated online service of curriculum-based educational information to pupils, teachers and parents for Irish primary and secondary schools.
    • Science Ireland - Website with all the details for Science Irelands hands-on science shows for both primary and secondary schools in Ireland.
    • Irish Science Teacher's Association (ISTA) - Is a voluntary organisation of 1000 science teachers who are committed to the advancement of Science Education and Science Teaching in Ireland.
    • Skoool.ie - Focusing on the Irish Junior and Senior Cycle curricula, skoool.ie brings you highly innovative, interactive and exciting learning.
    • Primary Science - This website is aimed at primary students and teachers, with fun games and activities to do online and in the classroom, developed by Discover Primary Science.
    • University Science - Was setup by the Irish Universities to promote science uptake. It gives information on events, careers in science and backgrounds of people working in industry.
    • STEPS to engineering - STEPS to engineering was established in 2000 to encourage primary and post primary students to explore the world of science and engineering.
    • Skills Ireland - The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs website aims to provide you with digital access to information about education in Ireland and skills needs in the Irish economy.
    • National Council for Curriculum Assessment - Advises the Minister for Education and Science on curriculum and assessment for early childhood education and for primary and post-primary schools.
    • Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) - The admission service of the United Kingdom. Use this website to apply for any course in Northern Ireland e.g. Queens.
    • Central Application office (CAO) - Is the organisation which deals with applications for admission to undergraduate courses in higher education institutions (HEI) in Ireland.
    • Ireland's National Education and Research Network (HEAnet) - HEAnet providers high quality Internet services to Universities, Institutes of Technology and the research community.
    • Institute of Physics in Ireland - A branch of an Ireland and UK body, providing details of its workings, calendar, awards, newsletters and a bulletin board.
    • Science.ie - National site providing details of Irish science events, career guidance and role models, and developing links and other material by science area.
    • The Royal Irish Academy - Information on the academy and their research projects, library and publications.
    • BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition - Ireland’s national science and technology fair, running for over 35 years, provides information about the next event for different groups.
    • Ingenious Ireland - Inspired by the book of the same name provides an insight into the inventions, discoveries and natural wonders of Ireland.
    • Irish Scientist Yearbook - an annual science journal which provides a means for Irish scientists and technologists to describe to colleagues and the general public, what they are doing
    • The Irish Mass Spectrometry Society - is a voluntary society with the aim of providing a forum for practitioners of Mass Spectrometry in Ireland. The website has history, meeting notes, contact details and links.
    • Irish Meteorological Society - The Society includes members who are interested in weather and weather related topics. The webiste contains news, events and membership information.
    • Irish Nanotechnology Association - The was established in 2002 by Enterprise Ireland to encourage the development of nanomaterials and processes by Irish Industry.
    • Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) - The national organisation with regulatory, monitoring and advisory responsibilities re ionising radiation and radioactive contamination
    • Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) - provides awards to support scientists and engineers working in biotechnology and information and communications technology development.
    • Tyndall National Institute - the objective of the Tyndall National Institute is to create a research institute, which would become a focal point of ICT in Ireland.
    • Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) - takes a unique approach to funding people and ideas, providing direct financial support for researchers.
    • Public Awareness and Understanding Science website - this website edited by Professor William Reville, University College Cork, excites and informs people about science and technology.

  • Space & Astronomy

    • Astronomical Science Group of Ireland (ASGI) - This scientific collaboration body for astronomers, physicists and technicians across Ireland presents details of events, clubs and societies.
    • Astronomy Ireland - Details of this Irish national space-interest association, with sky and space news, including details of upcoming events, links and general information.
    • Night Sky Observer - Resource for (primarily Irish) astronomy and space buffs which features news, articles, local weather and links to a range of astronomical and space-related subjects.
    • Space Encounters - Space Encounters offers a number of services and products such as the Mobile Planetarium which with a diameter of 6.5m can accommodate up to 60 individuals.
    • Space Ireland - Directory of Irish Companies with development activities in Space related fields. The companies listed are Irish companies engaged in development activities in the Space field.
    • European Space Agency (ESA) - first established in 1975, currently has 15 Member States and has a co-operation agreement with Canada. Ireland is a member of the European Space Agency.
    • Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies - is a federation of Astronomy Clubs all over Ireland. Where ever in Ireland you live you are bound to be near one of the IFAS member clubs.
    • Tullamore Astronomical Society - Founded in 1986 the society has been in continuous existence ever since. The object of the society is to promote interest in astronomy and allied subjects.
    • Galway Astronomy Club - was founded in 1998 with the aim of promoting Astronomy in the Galway area. Originally it had just 6 members but now has grown to have over 60 paid-up members.

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