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12 Science Web Sites
Facts On File Science Online
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This resource presents a broad range of scientific information through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
How Stuff Works
HowStuffWorks is the leading source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. From car engines to search engines, from cell phones to stem cells, and thousands of subjects in between, HowStuffWorks has it covered!
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service is the official place for U.S. Government weather warnings and forecasts. Great site for weather statistics and bulletins across the U.S.
Oxford Reference Online
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Oxford Reference Online brings together 100 language and subject dictionaries and reference works, including extensive coverage of the sciences.
Science News Online
Online version of this weekly newsmagazine of science presents featured articles from the print version as well as exclusive online features. Also included are links to Science News photo collections and an archive of materials published on the website dating back to 1995.
science.gov
A gateway to information resources at the U.S. Government science agencies.
Scientific American
Presents the online edition of Scientific American, a monthly science news magazine. Includes subscription and advertising information, a staff list, and employment opportunities. Provides access to news stories, interviews, and an online marketplace area. Offers access to the current issue and an archive of past issues, as well as interview transcripts. Contains a site search engine.
The National Academies
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council (NRC) cooperate to provide a Web site that incorporates up-to-date information for the public about the broad range of science, technology, and health policy issues within their mandates. A sophisticated search engine displays results with hits organized into organizational categories. Full-text online journals are included.
The Weather Channel
Very informative site for weather forecasts and weather news, much like its cable network station. This is a good source to consult to get weather conditions before traveling.
Web Elements Periodic Table
This site offers two levels of detail: student/scholar and professional/researcher. Both allow the user to select an element and display a basic profile. Clicking on the "Index" tab displays a massive table of contents with links to properties of the elements. Specific profiles (compounds, electronic, physical), may also be selected and displayed. This site claims the distinction of being the first to display the periodic table on the web.
