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Science Search Engines

Scirus

Scirus is a science-specific search engine. It targets sites other search engines cannot find, such as university Web sites and author homepages.


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Science Daily

Science Daily is an online magazine that brings you breaking news about discoveries and special research projects.

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  1. Annual Reviews
    Access reviews of research and discovery [abstracts, full text, .pdf]. The beginning decade follows the link.
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  2. Astronomy :
    • AstronomyLINKS
      All things astronomical via a set of directories.
    • Educational Resources for Astronomy 101
      ‘AstronomyCenter.org is a collection of digital resources for college-level introductory astronomy faculty and students. Astronomy Center is brought to you by the American Astronomical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the NSF-NSDL.’ Free registration required.
  3. Australian Sites
    Includes both government & non-government entities.
  4. Biomes :
    • Biomes
      Created by students in Year 9 in the US.
    • Introduction to Biomes
      ‘Biomes are the major regional groupings of plants and animals discernible at a global scale. Their distribution patterns are strongly correlated with regional climate patterns and identified according to the climax vegetation type.’ Eight major biomes are covered from Tundra to Temperate Grasslands.
    • MBGnet
      ‘Biomes of the world, Freshwater Ecosystems and Marine Ecosystems cover 12 areas in all.’ Done by the Missouri Botanical Garden. Good basic level.
    • The World’s Biomes
      ‘Biomes are defined as “the world’s major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment” [Campbell 1996]. The importance of biomes cannot be overestimated. Biomes have changed and moved many times during the history of life on Earth. More recently, human activities have drastically altered these communities. Thus, conservation and preservation of biomes should be a major concern to all. Here we group biomes into six major types.’ From the University of California Museum of Palaeontology.
    • World Biomes Map
      ‘The following map features the five major biomes and their most important sub-categories. The map was based on data compiled from Physical Geography of the Global Environment, 2nd Edition, by H. J. De Blij, et al.’ Click on types in the menu for further information and use the links to reach other, related sites from an extensive listing.
  5. Blogs & Podcasts :
    • Education & Careers
      [ScienceBlogs]
      ‘Teaching, Learning, and Doing Science.’
    • ScienceBlogs
      The Home Page covering several channels of blogs from Life Science to Technology.
  6. Databases & Indices :
    • Eric Weisstein’s World of Astronomy
      Solar System, Atmospheres, Calendars, Galactic Astronomy, Observational Astronomy, Remote Sensing and Stars.
    • Eric Weisstein’s World of Science Biography
      By branch of science, gender & minority status, historical periods, nationality or prize winners.
    • Public Library of Science
      Is an ‘organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world’s scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource.’ Presently covers biology, medicine, genetics, pathogens, computational biology.

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  1. General Sites & Portals :
    • Artificial Human, The
      ‘The era of the man-made man or woman has arrived’. Information about artificial body parts available and being used.
    • CellsAlive
      The inside of animal and plant cells.
    • DNA From the Beginning
      ‘DNA from the Beginning is organised around key concepts. The science behind each concept is explained by : animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links.’
    • Edge, The
      Linked to The Reality Club. Inquires into intellectual and other areas.
    • Human Brain, The
      Background information on the organ which, in effect, makes us human.
    • Human Heart, Investigate the
      The heart and how it functions.
    • Light Microscopes, A History of
      Microscopes and how they work. How they developed to present formats.
    • Natural Selection
      [Subject Gateway to Natural History]
      ‘Natural Selection offers Free access to a searchable catalogue of hand-selected and evaluated, quality Internet resources covering the natural world. Access by keyword or directory.
    • Science.gov
      ‘A gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results’
    • Science Timelines - Intute
      ‘A selection of notable events in the scientific world from prehistoric times to the present, broken down into separate subject areas. Each timeline contains dozens of key events which have shaped the world as we know it, together with suggested PSIgate searches for further information.’ Nearly 1 400 timelines. Previously Psigate.
  2. Journals & Magazines
    Scientific journals, often with full text access.

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  1. Media & Images :
    • Life Changing Science
      Videos from Radio National’s ‘The Science Show’. Previous year’s material is archived. Covers environment, health and space. Flash 6 plug-in to view. Transcripts if required.
      Brilliant !
    • Molecular Expressions
      Colour microscopy photography examples. Photo Gallery provides a collection stretching from ice cream to integrated circuits. Tutorials, primers on microscopy.
    • ScienceHack
      ‘Every science video on ScienceHack is screened by a scientist to verify its accuracy and quality.’ Videos are listed under a series of headings from Physics to Nature [12 in all].
  2. News & Related Resources :
    • Access Research Network
      ‘Providing accessible information on science, technology and society. … on such controversial topics as genetic engineering, euthanasia, computer technology, environmental issues, creation, evolution, fetal tissue research, AIDS, and so on.’
    • EurekAlert
      Designed to ensure scientific reporting is accurate. Connects to tools, resources, research and more.
    • Psci-com
      [Gateway to the Public Understanding of Science]
      ‘Free access to a searchable catalogue of Internet sites covering public engagement in science, science communication and the interpretation of science in society.’ Access by keyword or directories.
    • RefScout®
      ‘RefScout® - a weekly, scientific reference mailing service. Updated every week on the emerging literature in your field - enter key words, and RefScout® does the work. RefScout® screens databases covering life and medical sciences for the key words or the combination of key words you specified and will automatically update you with any abstract that has come up during the last seven days - every week and Free !’

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  1. Tools & Resources
    Includes tools, various resources, software, … .
    • Closer to the Truth
      Scientists, scholars and artists discuss areas such as ‘Brain & Mind’ and ‘Earth & Universe’. Up to date, topical and intelligent.
    • Software :
      • Hearne Scientific Software
        Fee-based but covers scientific areas and may be useful for those seeking specialist software. Australian company. Download demonstrations, patches and get quotes.
      • SciCraft
        ‘SciCraft is [ ] Free data analysis software which allows the user to access advanced methods in statistics, chemometrics and artificial intelligence through an easy-to-use graphical user interface [GUI].’
        There appear to be some problems with this site. It will be maintained only until the next update unless these are resolved..

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