| SciTechDaily Selected analysis, opinion, features, background and book reviews from international news sources. Includes email updates and links to breaking news sites and sci/tech publications. |
| Telegraph__Connected Includes the latest science, technology and dotcom news plus regular columnists, features, Boot Camp, competitions and computer book reviews. |
| The_Why_Files Well-researched, educational descriptions of the actual science behind current news stories. From the University of Wisconsin, supported by the National Institute for Science Education of the NSF. |
| BBC_News_-_Science/Nature News feed on topics in the natural sciences. [RSS] |
| Christian_Science_Monitor_-_Sci/Tech News feed on biology, the Internet, environment, space, and other topics. [RSS] |
| CNN_Science_and_Space Feed supplies recent news on space exploration and other topics in the sciences. [RSS] |
| Guardian_Unlimited_Science Science coverage from Guardian Unlimited. [RSS] |
| Phys_Org News about technology, physics, space, and earth science. [RSS] |
| PSIgate_News_Channel Offers news about physical science topics. [RSS] |
| Reuters__Science_News Science updates from media information service. [RSS] |
| SciDev_Net_Latest_News Science, technology, and the developing world. [RSS] |
| Sci-Tech_Today Daily headlines in science and technology. [RSS] |
| Slashdot__Science Science news and discussion. [RSS] |
| CiteSeer Search engine for computer science and related matters. For all results number of citations are given which allows to estimate the importance of a paper in a given context. Most of the papers are cach |
| ISI_Highly_Cited A search tool to identify individuals, departments and laboratories that have made fundamental contributions to the advancement of science and technology in recent decades. |
| iSpecies A species search engine from Rod Page of Glasgow University. Search on either the common or Latin name of a species. Results are generated by querying other data sources. |
| Online_Journals_Search_Engine A multi-search tool that permits queries of a number of scientific journals. |
| Scirus Search engine that fetches only scientific websites. |
| SciSeek Science search engine and directory. Also provides forums, tools and related news. |
| Earth_Science_Australia Earth science resources, images, freeware for students and teachers as well as general information about earth science in Australia. |
| E-Theater NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Visualization Analysis Lab, E-Theater offers presentations of the latest Earth Science Discoveries on a portable large format, or IMAX screen. |
| Geo-Glossary_Online Contains equivalent geological and geographical terms in four languages (German, English, Norwegian and Dutch). |
| GeoRef_Information_System Bibliographic database of geoscience literature. |
| The_Global_Change_Master_Directory,_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center A comprehensive directory of information about Earth science data, including broad coverage of the oceans, atmosphere, hydrosphere, solid earth, biosphere and human dimensions of global change. |
| International_Geosphere-Biosphere_Programme Programme is focused on acquiring basic scientific knowledge about the interactive processes of biology and chemistry of the earth as they relate to Global Change. |
| NASA_-_Earth_Science_Division Research center focusing on ecosystem science technology, atmospheric physics and chemistry, and airborne sensors. Includes list of research projects, discoveries, education outreach efforts, news, s |
| National_Research_Council_(U_S_)_Commission_on_Geosciences,_Environment,_and_Resources Scope includes atmospheric sciences, climate, oceanography, solid-earth sciences, radioactive waste management, polar research, environmental science and toxicology |
| USGS_Publications_and_Data Products from the U.S. Geological Survey. |
| SocioSite A multi-purpose guide for social scientists. A reference for researching any subject in society. Editor: Dr. Albert Benschop (University of Amsterdam). |
| Able2Know_-_Science_&_Mathematics Make inquiries about science and math topics, as well participate in discussions and debates. |
| Duckalogue Offers discussion about sports, book reviews, scientific studies, and commentaries on modern concerns. |
| Element_Science_Community_Forums A place to post about any science-related topic. |
| Groupsrv_com Serious discussion about traditional and alternative topics in science. |
| Lab-monkeys_com A community of students, technicians, post-doctorates, and researchers to have discussions of science, lab-life, careers, and education. |
| PhysicsMathForums_com Features discussions in the areas of physics, astronomy, math and philosophy. |
| Plastictalk_Forum A polymer discussion forum for the plastics and rubber industry worldwide. |
| Research_Scholar_Forum Private group. Discussion topics include research projects, ideas, information, conference notices, fellowship award announcements, and examination details. |
| The_Science_Advisory_Board A global community of life scientists who convene to share knowledge and comment on emerging technologies. |
| Science_Chat_Forum An advanced discussion forum for science, philosophy, and related matters. Multiple forums, career announcements, and a dynamic IRC chatroom. |
| The_Science_Forum Discussion topics include astronomy, cosmology, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, social sciences, health, medicine, history, economics, business, engineering, computer science, math and en |
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