ifixit – the free manual that you can edit August 30, 2011
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This website – ifixit – is a great place to look up repair manuals – and edit them yourself. The site includes step-by-step repair guides for computers, game consoles, cell phones, automobiles, cameras, ipads, ipods, household appliances and other devices. Included in most manuals are pictures and diagrams. Explanations of the pictures are also available. There is also a place to ask questions and get answers to repair issues that you are not able to fix.
WorldWideScience.org July 8, 2010
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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]
Update: “Now you can find non-English scientific literature from databases in China, Russia, France, and several Latin American countries and have your search results translated into one of nine languages.” [7/8/10]
UNdata October 27, 2008
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From The Scout Report:
“The United Nations (UN) website contains a tremendous amount of data, and for some new users (and even those who are more experienced), it may be a bit overwhelming. Recently, the UN created this fine website designed to assist those who might need a bit of assistance with this whole process. On the UN Data site, visitors can simply type in their search terms, look over a list of popular searches, and even take a look at their ‘News’ section, which offers up a selection of helpful recent additions. Further down on the homepage, visitors can look through the ‘Database Coverage’ area. Here they can take advantage of some specially culled statistics, including data sets related to the World Health Organization (WHO), refugees, industrial commodities, and children. The site is rounded out by a ‘Glossary’ section, which offers a nice summary of each term that might be encountered while utilizing the site.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
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.
FixYa April 18, 2008
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FixYa is a comprehensive site which houses technical support, manuals and troubleshooting tips for a variety of consumer products. This site can also be used to locate a repair service for a particular product.
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.
Website Development Resources November 26, 2007
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This is a great resource site for webmasters or anyone interested in web design. It includes HTML & CSS tutorials, web design tips, free graphics links, and more.
Free Online Tech Books November 20, 2007
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This site provides links to several hundred online books that are provided by publishers and authors at no cost to the user. Subjects covered include: Computer Science, Programming, Mathematics, and Operating Systems.
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!
Startup Search August 29, 2007
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From LII:
“Directory tracking ‘new web technology companies at the beginning stages of their growth.’ It collects ‘facts and figures about new web products, startup companies, key startup employees, and the funding dollars powering their growth.’ Profiles include background and rankings (explained in ‘Startup Search Score’ in the About section). Searchable, or browse companies, products, people, investors, or partners. From a Web search and syndication consultant.”
Free Tutorials for Web Applications July 9, 2007
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The Learn List offers links to free web-based tutorials in Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, ActionScript, PHP, CSS, and XML.
Cell Phone Usage Statistics July 6, 2007
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www.resourceshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/ingenio.pdf
Ingenio, Inc. has released a study on cell phone usage. The full text of the study is available at the link above. For a summary, please click here.
Science, Industry and Business Library Research Guides June 14, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Biographies, Biology, Black History, Business, Clothing, Countries, Directories, Economics, Engineering, Environment, Finance, Health, Home Repair, Inventions, Law, Mathematics, Real Estate, Science, Statistics, Technology, Weather.Tags: building, Business, business plans, engineering, industry, industry surveys, market research, patents and trademarks, Research Guides, science, trade
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http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/65/research_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.
Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory June 12, 2007
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www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro
From the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (created by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Pew Charitable Trusts), this database gives consumers a way to find information on over 450 nanotechnology-based products currently on the market. Users can search or browse the inventory or read an introduction to nanotechnology.
Science Photo Library February 10, 2007
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From the site: “Science Photo Library (SPL) is the world’s leading provider of science photos covering all aspects of science, health & medicine, space exploration & astronomy, technology & industry, earth science, satellite imagery, and nature & wildlife.”
Academic Resource Links January 27, 2007
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http://staff.southwest.tn.edu/kfoster/links_4.htm?
Created by Ken Foster, a lab technician at Southwest Tennessee Community College. This is a list of online tutorials and resources for students in a variety of subjects. Covers most subjects offered at the school.
E-Cycling Central January 25, 2007
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This site, compiled by the Electronics Industry Alliance, directs consumers to reuse, recycling and donation programs in their area. The site is specifically focused upon electronics recycling, but includes information on other programs as well.
Introduction to Electronics, Signals and Measurements December 23, 2006
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From MIT’s OpenCourse program, this is an introduction to electronics, “designed to provide a practical – hands on – introduction to electronics with a focus on measurement and signals.” Includes readings, lecture notes, exams and lab exercises.
Earth from Space December 17, 2006
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Companion site to the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, this online exhibition explains how satellite imagery is used to learn about our planet. Includes the following sections: Living Planet, Water & Air, Structure of the Land, The Human Presence, and Satellite Technology.
Sam’s Photofact Online October 20, 2006
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Search by model or chassis number and view the .pdf online.
