Vol. 1, No. 34, June 14, 1999

National Science Foundation's Grants
Are in Online Database
The National Science Foundation provided over $3.7 billion in 1998 for crucial research projects. Community of Science invites you to search its free NSF Grants database. It lets you quickly find which projects are being funded in areas of science and engineering that matter to you. It's updated every week.

Virtual Reality Is Real Therapy for Vietnam Veterans
For veterans who served in Vietnam and are suffering from the chronic effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new virtual reality software could be an important milestone in confronting the catastrophic experiences of war.

Worldwide Health Advisories
for Travelers
Going on an international trip or cruise this summer? Protect your family's health. Don't leave home without checking out the Centers for Disease Control's Travel Information webpage.

The Web Helps EPA Clean Up Piles of Data
PC Week Online, March 15, 1999--What comes out of the tap when you turn on the faucet for a cold glass of water? The Environmental Protection Agency's Envirofacts warehouse can tell you that and a lot more: By plugging in a ZIP code at the EPA's site, you can get information not only on drinking water, but also on Superfund sites, air pollution, toxic releases, hazardous waste and water discharge permits. EPA has the number three spot on PC Week Online's top 100 Websites in Government and Education.