Chaos Gallery: If surreal and psychedelic images and pictures of the world as a place without order turn you on, you should call up this site. There's not much textual content, but there's a striking eloquence to the images featured. Arranged under five hyperlink categories -- 'Attractor Pictures', 'Basin Pictures', 'Chaos Animations', 'Fractal Photographs' and 'No Clue!' -- the sights are about what you imagination leads you to believe. There're some descriptions by the image creator, but individual interpretation is the key to making the concept work. The full pictures take a while to load, but there're thumbnail images to let you choose what you want to view.

drkoop.com: A highly useful and user-friendly health site that guides you through self-diagnosis and offers clear, concise information on a variety of "Conditions and Concerns". The man behind it is one Dr C. Everett Koop, a veteran whose love of sharing knowledge and wisdom is reflected in the rich diversity of the site. Besides special features like the 'Drug Checker', which offers guidance on drug-food interactions, there are chat sessions on topics ranging from 'Depression Management' to 'Skin Care'. Among the interesting current features (May 9) are discussions on the effects of music on children, the symptoms of constipation and changes during 'perimenopause'. There're plenty of links to other resources, and while the main page doesn't exactly load up within half a minute, the site will be an instant help to those looking for answers to basic medical questions.

Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Online: If you're into fishing, hunting and other outdoor pursuits, this is one of the first sites you should visit for tips and ideas. The main page is neat and attractive, making navigation a joy. But the categorization is also highly effective, letting you click immediately on links to the topics that interest you. Among the intriguing offerings are 'Harrowing True Stories' under 'This Happened to Me', 'An Easy Fish-Cleaning Technique' under 'Fishing', 'Avoiding Problem Hunting Partners' under 'Tactics' and 'The Handgun Power Race' under 'Guns, Bows and Ammo'. There're also humor, forum and chat sections and dozens of links to other sites.

Junkscience.com: So all this talk about environmental decay, health hazards and other problems that could make life hellish has you worried, huh? Well, here's a site which will temper your existential dread with a bit of humour. Steven Milloy, who knows his science as well as he does his junk, takes you through some very interesting topics, like how 'Tobacco May Benefit Ozone' (really?), 'Genetically Engineered Foods: Science and Nature Don't Necessarily Mix' and 'Our Swollen Future'. On a more serious note, the home page offers the latest news on environmental and health matters from various authoritative sources. There're lots of links to related pages, including 'Global Warming', 'Ionizing Radiation' and 'Encocrine Disrupters'. There's also a 'Media Contacts' section that puts environmental, medical and science reporters within your reach. The Archives section goes right back to 'Apr-Dec 1996', so you can practically be here for hours. Loading could be faster, but even if you have to wait almost a minute, the features are worth it.

MarsNews.com: Okay, so we've gone a bit in favour of space and science sites this week. But this 'NewsWire for the New Frontier' just cannot be ignored, especially since the Red Planet looks like the best bet for human colonization in the distant future. Besides regular updates about Mars, there are interesting sections on such things as Mars missions and 'Life on Mars?' There's also an enlightening report on the failure of the Mars Polar Lander, which should interest serious space exploration buffs. And the feature on 'Hollywood's Focus on Mars' has plenty to hold most surfers' attention. Other attractions include 'The Martian Chronicles', put together by the Mars Youth Group, and a 'Mars Society' section that anyone can join and interact.

SpaceViews: If it has anything to do with space -- launch, research, technological breakthrough etc -- chances are that the event will be covered at this site. And it's so up to date that there are new news items and features almost every day. The features range from the fascinating ('Searching for Life on Mars') to the provocative ('Glenn Criticizes Russia for Space Station Delays'), and all the major stories are neatly archived. The special features on 'Mars Exploration', 'The Moon: Past, Present, Future', 'John Glenn's Return to Space' and 'Space in the Movies' also make for a great read. The links include 'Sites of the Week' and 'Media Kit', and if you have a space article to submit, just click on 'Article Submissions'.

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