What are some fun and educational online diversions for scientists?

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The discussion revolves around sharing fun and educational online diversions that may appeal to scientists and those interested in STEM fields. Participants contribute various websites and online games that combine entertainment with educational value, covering a range of topics from physics simulations to trivia games.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a list of favorite bookmarks, including educational games and websites that promote learning through fun activities.
  • Several participants mention specific sites, such as a game that involves building structures to guide an armadillo, which features realistic physics simulations.
  • Another participant highlights a site that donates rice for correct answers, emphasizing the educational and charitable aspects of the game.
  • Some participants express enjoyment of specific games or websites, indicating their addictive nature and potential for wasting time.
  • There is mention of a site that organizes Wikipedia topics in a unique way, although its organization is described as odd by one participant.

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Participants generally agree on the value of sharing fun and educational resources, but there is no consensus on which specific sites or games are the best or most enjoyable, as preferences vary widely.

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Some contributions may depend on personal preferences or experiences, and the effectiveness or educational value of the suggested sites is not universally agreed upon.

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This discussion may be of interest to educators, students, and anyone looking for engaging online activities that combine learning with entertainment in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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The https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=336135" thread gave me an idea to start a thread of favorite bookmarks. I looked around my bookmarks and found these favorites:

100. http://www.freerice.com/index.php" - Select the correct definition and 10 grains of rice are donated to the UN World Food Program.

99. http://intihuatani.usc.edu/cloud/flowing/" - Start off small and get bigger and more evolved as you eat. Very soothing background music and addictive.

98. http://www.washingtonpost.com/styleinvitational" - a weekly contest where losers are winners.

97. http://www.mindprod.com/jgloss/unmain.html" - for anyone who has ever had to fix or update existing software, you've probably seen some of these.

96. http://www.asciimation.co.nz/" - You've seen the movie, now see it in ASCII. :rolleyes:
 
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Great thread, I was planning on making one just like this. I'll post instead :)

93. http://www.ted.com/"

92. http://academicearth.org/"

91. http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/index.htm"

90. http://www.badastronomy.com/info/logo.html"
 
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89. http://www.limexgames.com/games/cargo_bridge/"

It should be a requirement of Civil engineering programs to have their students clear this game before they are able to graduate. Be prepared to waste hours playing this one.
 
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I like #97.
 
#87 Armadillo run

You have to build structures with the purpose of getting an armadillo to a certain point in space. ... The realistic physics simulation gives you the freedom to solve each level in many different ways.

Addictive to some
 
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86. http://www.darkroastedblend.com/"
85. http://www.dailypuppy.com/"
84. http://www.dailykitten.com/"
 
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78. http://spaceweather.com/"

I love this site, and visit daily
 
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