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Astronomy
An introductory web site for astronomy, Created in 1995 by NASA Astronomer Dr. Sten Odenwald
Maintained by a national team of subject specialists from universities across the UK. Their web resources help you with research and homework.
This government based astronomy and space site includs a sky chart for the nightsky, topics in astronomy and an image gallery.
This site is dedicated to space and all space-related subjects. It focuses on news, information, education and entertainment.
Biology
A tutorial on the Linnaean system of classification used in the biological sciences.
- A web directory providing access to evaluated, quality internet resources in the health and life sciences, aimed at students, researchers, academics and practitioners.
The international research effort to determine the DNA sequence of the entire human genome.
A growing taxonomic database and information system that aims at documenting all presently known species (about 1.7 million) and to make this important biological information worldwide accessible.
Chemistry
A large directory of chemistry links composed by the Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, England.
MSDS contain the proper procedures for handling or working with a particular substance. Includes physical data (melting point, boiling point, flash point etc.), toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective equipment, and spill/leak procedures.
An award-winning online periodic table, which includes a chemistry search engine, forums and blogs.
Earth sciences
Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation.
Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation.
A multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water. Dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us.
Engineering
A Canadian resource for credible, up-to-date energy information. The website covers the Canadian energy system from the mainstays of oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear and hydropower through to solar, wind, thermal, biomass, geothermal and fuel cells.
An online resource and business for engineers contains an extensive engineering library and directories, and free online tools. Considered the engineers ultimate resource tool.
Compiled by a national team of subject specialists from universities across the UK. The very best web resources to help you with your research and homework.
Engineering web site from the virtual library whose pages are widely recognized as being amongst the highest-quality guides to particular sections of the Web.
Mathematics
A well organized math site that is a clearinghouse for new mathematical discoveries that are routinely contributed by researchers.
Physics
A high-quality comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference web site.
A news, views and information for the global physics community from Institute of Physics Publishing.
Science magazines
CISTI is an important resource for locating scientific publications. Website features an online catalogue & journals.
An award winning site of the magazine National Geographic, contains access to geographic knowledge and issues.
The oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its readers unique insights about developments in science and technology for more than 150 years.
Technology
Science Fair Adventure is the authority on science fair projects, ideas and experiments. Their comprehensive listings features science fair projects across several distinct categories, including chemistry, physics, biology, and many more.
The science projects & ideas are especially designed to be useful for both students, teachers and the entire family.
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