IF you've ever wanted to peek into the collective cranium of scientists then head over to the madsci webiste.

The site (www.madsci.org) tells you why cats purr, how one-way mirrors work and answers thousands of other scientific questions.

You can ask a question and it is sent off around the world to get replies from scientists building up a vast collection of over 25,000 questions and answers.

Madsci calls on the collective brainpower of 700 boffins so you are sure to get an answer to even the most obscure question.

CHILDREN'S charity the NSPCC is hoping that teenagers will be able to help each other out with the launch of a new website.

The Worried Need to Talk site (www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk) gives young people information on places to turn if in trouble.

There is a lot of useful information on what is abuse, knowing your rights and lists useful organisations.

It is also simple and easy to pass on the site to friends and help them out if needed.

TOMORROW night is Burn's night so if you have an invite to a party you may want to brush up on the man.

The Robert Burns site (www.rabbie-burns.com) tells you the rituals of the Burns night supper, has a selection of his finest poems and even e-cards to send to homesick Scottish expats

On the page featuring the ritual of the supper you will find a typical menu including bashed neeps, as well as the toast to the lasses, poems and songs.

IF this talk of supper has made you feel a little hungry then why not check out the Pasta Project website (www.stefo.net).

Naturally it has been set up by an Italian who is photographing every pasta dish he eats and publishing it on the web if you are interested. And you are interested?