Science

Banting Digital Library - A collection of personal artifacts, diaries, journals and paintings belonging to Sir Frederick Banting, a co-discoverer of insulin.

Canada's History in Space - A timeline highlighting events in Canadian space history from 1916 to 1996. Covers Canada's astronauts, satellites, experiments and launches.

Great Canadian Scientists - A reference source for learning more about Canada's past and present scientists.

People and Discoveries: Banting and Best Isolate Insulin - Describes the work of Banting and Best as they worked toward the discovery of insulin. Includes biographies of both Frederick Banting and Charles Best.

Roberta Bondar, Astronaut - In 1993, she became the first Canadian woman to go into space. Site secribes her science background.

Terry's Journey: Marathon of Hope - Includes a biography of Terry Fox, historical time line, honours, quotations and photo gallery. Documents his efforts to raise funds for cancer research.