Catalog of reliable information on the web

When assigning students to do assignments, teachers know that they will mainly search through the Internet. But with millions of websites, it can be confusing for adults to be 10 years old.

With an Internet connection, users are holding a huge but messy data warehouse. They are not instructed but must feel the information is correct. Moreover, the use of search engines often results in sponsored links (search service owners will be paid if people click on that link) or provide subjective views.

Realizing the need to put this "mess" in order, Joe Firmage, founder of USWeb, founded Digital Universe with the backing of ManyOne Networks (USA).

Children are more and more exposed to endless information on the Internet.Photo: CNN .

ManyOne is the platform that allows building portals on specific topics quickly and inexpensively. The non-commercial port of Digital Universe will contain major topics, such as Arctic, human rights, universe . Each port is a link containing articles, websites, news . checked Browser. Users only need to enter their age to receive age-appropriate content.

The attraction of this project is that the information will be reviewed by experts to ensure accuracy and alignment. The "Ocean" gate expert will be allowed to choose the person who takes on the "Reef" port, "Shark", "Coral" .

For scholars, Digital Universe will be an opportunity for them to publish topics they have spent many years of research. As the Earth Portal (Earth Portal), which appeared in April, attracted the contributions of 700 experts from 46 countries.

Meanwhile, the Life Dictionary (Encyclopedia of Life) was launched last week with the ambition of statistics over 1.8 million species on Earth in the next 10 years. " They are more meaningful than an encyclopedia ," believes the Firmage. " This will be a useful tool not only for science students but also for anyone who needs to find reliable information on important issues, such as climate change, ecological diversity . ".

In order for Digital Universe to operate regardless of sponsorship or advertising revenue, Firmage plans to provide website and e-mail hosting services at a cost of 7.95 USD / month.