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Chandra: Google Sky

Watch this NASA video to better understand how "Sky" in Google Earth uses some of the Spitzer and Chandra space images. Viewers can also see microwave and UV images from other telescopes. Learn how the "Sky" site works.


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Download: Web 2.0 (1:06)

These innovators are heading the revolution of Web 2.0. Learn more about digital evolution in this video.

Google Outreach (6:52)

Watch this video showing how Google Outreach works on HowStuffWorks. See how people around the world are using Google Earth to help further their cause, learning and understanding of our world - this is the goal of the Google Outreach program. Learn... More »

Unsafe Internet (1:46)

Watch this video from Reuters asking "Is there a dark side to the Internet?"

What Not to Do With Spam E-mails (2:21)

Find out the most effective way to combat spam emails.

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Online Research Techniques: Online Research Skills (1:03)

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Online Research Techniques: Online Information Sources (2:46)

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Online Research: Online Safety Guidelines (1:15)

Never give out your full name, address, or phone number to strangers you meet online; not all information on the web or in newsgroups is correct or verified.

Online Research: Newsgroups (2:01)

Newsgroups are electronic message boards sorted by topic; to use newsgroups, type in your topic and search Usenet, then click on an appropriate forum. You can either e-mail an author of a message or post your own message.

Online Research: Hyperlinks and Internet Address Books (1:48)

When you click on a hyperlink on a Web site, a new page opens. The new page is usually related to the subject of the original page. An Internet address book lists the best sites for various topics.

Online Research: Helpful Tips for Researching Online (3:34)

To limit time online, plan ahead by beginning research offline; encyclopedias are available on CD, in print, or online. After searching for a topic in an online encyclopedia, save the article and print it out later, offline.

Online Research: An Overview of Internet Resources (1:25)

Sources of information on the world wide web include newsgroups and thousands of web sites from all over the world. Using the Internet to communicate through e-mail and newsgroups is another way to get information.

Podcast Primer (1:36)

Tech expert David Pogue navigates the world of podcasting.

Online Research Techniques: Search Engines (3:06)

Search engines list web sites by topic -- just type your keywords in search field and click away. Different search engines have different strengths, so make sure to check several sites.

Online Research Techniques: Internet Resources (1:25)

The internet is a massive source of information, from newsgroups to millions of web sites.