Automotive Learning Online - InnerAuto.com: If only car owners took the trouble to know how their autos ('auto' doesn't mean it automatically takes care of itself) worked, they'd be saving tons of money on minor fixes that they could handle themselves. For a fool-proof guide to what lies under the hood, this is where they should head. By clicking on one of 10 illustrations linked to a specific area, they can learn how antilock brakes and automatic transmissions work, how aerodynamics are applied to bodywork to maximize efficiency and many other topics that most mechanics do not know how to explain in basic English. The 'smart' illustrations do most of the work so you don't have to worry about digesting chunks of jargon-loaded paragraphs the way you would from a book on car mechanics.

Cool Science for Curious Kids: Introduce the young 'uns to biology at this fun learning resource that has catchy illustrations, animations and samples of project work done by children at science museums in the US. There're some intriguing posers on the main page -- 'Why are snakes like lizards, and monkeys like moose?', 'Meet the dust and other strange stuff in your air. Do we really breathe thus?'... -- to hook their attention, and once they start exploring links like 'Pant-Parts', 'Critters' and 'Butterflies', it's gonna be hard to get them off the computer. There's a lot of stuff to load here, which makes access time a bit longer But the explanations are at once entertaining and enlightening, which is probably the best way to disseminate knowledge.

InteliHealth: There're hundreds of great pages that offer health advice online but InteliHealth stands out because it deals with a lot of topical medical issues. The regularly updated features and daily news items are also of great general interest, dealing with things like how "a child's gender identity may be pre-determined by the hormones they are exposed to in the womb" and important revelations on "male breast cancer". There're lots of links to medical-related topics, and sections like an index of branded and generic drugs and 'Diaries and Tracking Tools' will be of great help to bed-ridden patients who don't want to feel helpless when they're resting or recovering at home. The 'Discussion Boards' and 'Live Forums' are also great resources. The site is a fairly fast load, and although it's link-heavy, the neat, user-friendly design makes navigation uncomplicated.

The Nine Planets: This 'Multimedia Tour of the Solar System' offers a memorable journey into space without making you see unnameable stars at the mention of complex theories. The information is presented progressively, beginning with an introduction, and if you have the time to go deep ('The Origin of the Solar System', 'Planetary Linguistics' etc) all you have to do is stick with the Contents right to the end. There're wonderful images of the nine planets and the descriptions cover everything from size and orbit to climate and surface. A "Glossary of technical terms and proper names" helps you keep track of things, and if you have a favorite planet, you can vote for it! The 'spacey' main page ensures a fast load and only a fool will lose his/her way here.

Sportscience: We have some great sportspeople but the problem with our system of training is that it's not quite as scientific as it should be. So how big a role does science play in sports performance? That's where this excellent site comes in. It may seem a bit technical for the average athlete, but there's really a lot of useful information here that can benefit anyone trying to go the extra mile in sports. Besides links to 'Sports Medicine', 'Sport Nutrition', 'Tests/Technology', 'Train/Perform', you can find articles dealing with such topics as 'Liability for Side Effects' and 'Creatine and Kidney Damage'. There are also updates on advances in sports research and links to various international resources.

The Times Good University Guide 2000: Universities in the UK still attract many students from Malaysia mainly because they offer education of a high standard. While most of out students get enough information on the colleges they're planning to enrol in from the British Council here, they might also want to do some checking on their own. And this is a great place to start. The Times Good University Guide not only offers sharp and concise assessments of universities but also provides a complete list of the subjects on offer. It also includes entry requirements and information on teaching quality, tuition fees and Internet-based study. All the facts and figures are neatly arranged and while you have to keep in mind that this is an opinion-driven site, you can't doubt the authority behind the information.

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