Freshwater Ecoregions of the World September 5, 2008
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Designed as a collaborative venture between the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund, the Freshwater Ecoregions of the World (FEOW) site provides a dynamic visual representation of the Earth’s freshwater biodiversity. Visitors to the site can find detailed information about 426 different freshwater systems from China to Chile. First-time users can click on the map of the world on the homepage, or they can also click on the “Highlights” area. Visitors with defined interests can also use the “Find an Ecoregion” section to perform a detailed search across the entire database of regions, and they can also browse by country, major habitat type, and major rivers. It’s easy to see how this site would be a terrific resource for ecology students in high school or college.
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Science Videos Search Engine September 2, 2008
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Science Hack is a search engine for science videos, which can be very helpful for students working on science projects. Fields covered include: Chemistry, Physics, Space, Psychology, Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, Mathematics, Nature and more. The site states that each video is screened by a scientist to verify accuracy and quality.
FishWatch: U.S. Seafood Facts August 1, 2008
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FishWatch aims to create informed consumers by providing information on fish species, their life cycles, how much is available and how much is being caught, current management, and sustainability issues. Some nutritional information is also available.
WorldWideScience.org June 16, 2008
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From Library Journal:
“Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Scientific and Technical Information, this ‘Global Science Gateway’ allows one to search across 28 scientific databases from 18 countries. An international collaboration, the site provides access to published research findings in energy, medicine, agriculture, environment, and the basic sciences.” Simply type your query into the search blank to access information from all 28 databases.
Update: The database has expanded to include 32 national databases and access to portals in 44 countries. [6/16/08]
Global Wildlife Disease News Map May 16, 2008
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http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/wdinNewsDigestMap.jsp
This interactive map from the Wildlife Disease Information Node allows users to view real-time information about worldwide wildlife conditions. Topics covered include: bird flu, rabies, wildfires, pollution, global warming and much more.
ARKive: Images of Life on Earth May 2, 2008
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This is a wonderful collection of thousands of images and video clips of threatened and endangered animals from around the world. Besides colorful photos, for most animals video clips are also available. Users can also learn more about each animal: Facts & Status, Description, Range & Habitat, Biology, Threats & Conservation, and more.
Embryos and Stem Cells April 28, 2008
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www.guardian.co.uk/science/stemcells
The UK’s Guardian maintains this site which indexes the latest news about stem cell research and embryology. There are also links to further information about genetics, medical research, etc.
BioBasics April 18, 2008
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www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/view.asp?x=556
From the Canadian government, the BioBasics site offers a great introduction the world of biotechnology. Includes information on genetically-modified foods, genetic engineering, sustainable development, and much more.
Bryophytes February 16, 2008
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http://bryophytes.plant.siu.edu/
“Bryophytes is a resource devoted to Bryology, the branch of plant science concerned with the study of mosses, liverworts and hornworts. It provides information on the classification, structural features, natural history, ecology and evolutionary relationships of these plants.” From Southern Illionois University at Carbondale.
The Butterfly Lab February 7, 2008
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www.naturemuseum.org/online/thebutterflylab/index.htm
The Butterfly Lab website is from the The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, located in Chicago, IL. The site includes information on the anatomy, life cycles, and behavior of butterflies, as well as an interactive field guide.
Topics in Bioethics January 31, 2008
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http://depts.washington.edu/bioethx/resource/index.html
This site, from the University of Washington School of Medicine, lists great websites and print resources on general bioethics and specific topics and cases within the field. Some topics covered include: Complementary Medicine, Physican-Assisted Suicide, Genetics, and HIV and AIDS.
LUMEN – Structure of the Human Body November 26, 2007
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www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/grossanatomy/index.htm
This site, from Loyola University Medical Education Network, provides wonderful resources for anyone interested in the human body. Tutorials, study guides and practice tests are available for gross anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy.
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
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www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
Global Change Master Directory: Earth Science Data & Services Directory September 14, 2007
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From Neat New Stuff:
“Offers ‘more than 20,000 descriptions of Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences’ courtesy of NASA. Among the wide range of topics: soil temperature, drought severity, el nino oscillations, atmospheric radiation, glacial landforms/processes, volcanic ash/dust, reforestation, environmental assessments, diseases/epidemics, ice core records, etc.”
Life of a Vertebrate Fossil August 27, 2007
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http://paleobiology.si.edu/LVF/#start
This interactive tutorial from the Smithonian’s Museum of Natural History explains how paleobiologists find fossils, collect them, prepare them for display and use them to learn about life. It includes lots of photos and video clips.
Science, Industry and Business Library Research Guides June 14, 2007
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www.nypl.org/research/sibl/guides/
The Science, Industry and Business Library of the New York Public Library has created research guides on a variety of topics. Although we may not own some of the reference materials mentioned, these are still extremely good resources to help initiate a search on a particular topic. Some of the topics covered include: acoustical engineering, business plans, green building, industry surveys, international trade, market research, patents and trademarks, and tsunamis.
A link has been added in the Blogroll on the right-hand side of the page to provide quick access to this very useful site.
Climate Change: A Guide to the Information and Disinformation June 13, 2007
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www.sej.org/resource/index18.htm
A very thorough resource guide from the Society of Environmental Journalists, this is a fully-annotated list of links that covers basic science, government programs, international agencies, environmental groups, and much more.
Encyclopedia of Life May 30, 2007
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According to the site, the “Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative scientific effort led by the Field Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, Marine Biological Laboratory, Missouri Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Institution, and Biodiversity Heritage Library, a consortium including the core institutions and also the American Museum of Natural History (New York), Natural History Museum (London), New York Botanical Garden, and Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew). Ultimately, the Encyclopedia of Life will provide an online database for all 1.8 million species now known to live on Earth. When completed, [it] will serve as a global biodiversity tool, providing scientists, policymakers, students, and citizens information they need to discover and protect the planet and encourage learning and conservation.”
See also:
The Encyclopedia of Earth
According to the site, this is “a new electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society.” Use the Browse the EOE box on the right hand side of the page for navigation.
ScienceResearch.com April 5, 2007
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www.scienceresearch.com/search/
According to the site description, ScienceResearch.com is “a free, publicly available web portal allowing access to numerous scientific journals and public science databases. It allows students, teachers, professors, researchers, and the general public to access pertinent science information quickly and easily.”
Dave’s Garden February 20, 2007
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An online community of gardeners. This site offers: PlantFiles, “the largest plant database in the world”; Garden Watchdog, a guide to gardening by mail; Go Gardening, a database of nurseries, garden centers, public gardens and parks; Bug Files, a database of insects and bugs; and Bookworm, a database of gardening books.
