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Science
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bohart Museum of Entomology 
 Website of a museum devoted to the study of insects, located on the campus of the University California, Davis. In addition to information about the museum, the site contains fact sheets on insects and arachnids, an introduction to collecting insects, keys to insect identification, a glossary, and newsletters of the Bohart Museum Society. Also features activities and insect jokes for children. http://bohart.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Biology, Insects & Arachnids, Science Last updated Aug 23, 2006 The Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST)
Web site for the Richland, Washington state, "museum and science center created to tell the dynamic story of the Columbia Basin and surrounding region." In addition to documenting the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site, CREHST "aims to tell the story of the American Indians who once camped along the Columbia River, ... the community's contribution to World War II and the agriculture in the Columbia Basin." Includes exhibit descriptions, events, and a teacher's page. http://www.crehst.org/ Topics: Energy, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science Last updated Apr 26, 2004 Earth's Largest Free Full-Text Science Archives
Annotated list of sites that provide access to scientific materials. Includes the NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS), with free access to full-text articles in astronomy and astrophysics; Stanford's HighWire Press journals in biomedicine and other disciplines; and more than a dozen other major resources. Site is updated quarterly. http://highwire.stanford.edu/lists/largest.dtl Topics: Astronomy, Magazines, Science Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Entomology Research Museum, U.C. Riverside
Website of a museum devoted to the study of insects, located on the campus of the University of California, Riverside. In addition to information about the museum, the site contains a FAQ about insects, "graphical descriptions including close-up shots and video clips of [selected] insects and other arthropods," links to insect databases and holdings lists, and more. Also includes newsletters of the Friends of the Entomology Research Museum (FERM). http://entmuseum.ucr.edu Topics: Biology, Insects & Arachnids, Science Last updated Aug 28, 2006 EurekAlert Reference Desk
This site provides links to glossaries, dictionaries, and databases from various scientific disciplines, although within each subject area you will have to rummage around to find what you are looking for. The resources cited are provided and maintained by government, academic, research-oriented, and professional organizations. From the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). http://www.eurekalert.org/links.php Topics: Dictionaries, Science, Science Last updated Oct 8, 2005 Exploratorium: the museum of science, art, and human perception
A great educational science museum in San Francisco. Focused on the K-12 student, but plenty of learning fun for all ages. Offers online exhibits, experiments, and links to cool sites. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science Last updated Jan 15, 2003 Health Physics Historical Instrumentation Collection
This "official repository for historical radiological instruments ... chronicles the scientific and commercial history of radioactivity and radiation." A browsable gallery contains images of ionization chambers, atomic-themed movie posters, radiation warning signs, "Radioactive Quack Cures," and other interesting instruments and equipment. From Oak Ridge Associated Universities. http://www.orau.org/ptp/museumdirectory.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science Last updated Aug 12, 2003 Ingenious
This British site "brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture. ... The site contains over 30,000 images which are used to illustrate over 30 different subjects, topics and debates." Topics include war, communication, travel, and health. Searchable. From the National Museum of Science & Industry (NMSI), with contributions from several other museums. http://www.ingenious.org.uk Topics: History By Place, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science Last updated Oct 6, 2004 Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences
Information about the museum, which opened in April 2004 in Washington, D.C. "Best enjoyed by visitors ages 13 and older, the museum will explore current scientific issues at the core of many of the nation's public policy decisions." The site features online exhibits, activities, and related information on subjects such as applications of DNA research and global warming. Searchable. http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, Science Last updated Apr 28, 2004 Museum of American Heritage (MOAH)
This Palo Alto, California, museum focuses "on the evolution of technology in the age before the transistor." The site features illustrated information on current and past exhibits, such as the evolution of information storage, the history of the cash register, and early radio. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.moah.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science Last updated Jun 2, 2004 National Atomic Museum
This "is the nation's only Congressionally chartered museum of nuclear science and history." The site features an illustrated overview of the development of nuclear weapons and the growth of nuclear medicine, covering topics such as the Manhattan Project and Madame Curie. Also includes information about museum exhibits and programs. Searchable. http://www.atomicmuseum.org/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, History By Place, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Physics, Science, U.S. History By Place, Weapons Last updated May 29, 2006 Nature
The publishers of Nature provide sections on genomes, cancer, physics, science news updates, cell division, and more. The Nature Biotechnology Directory lists relevant international organizations and companies. Naturejobs provides employment outlooks, studies of scientific communities around the world, a database of scientific events, and job listings. Many features require registration; most full-text articles and some other features require a paid subscription. Gateways includes links to German, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean versions of the site. http://www.nature.com/nature/ Topics: Magazines, Science, Science Last updated Aug 10, 2009 NewScientist.com
The online voice of New Scientist, a British weekly magazine of popular science and technology. Contains news, features, interviews, and more. Note: full text of many of the articles requires fee. http://www.newscientist.com/ Topics: Magazines, Science, Science Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Pacific Science Center
Interactive online exhibits and visitor information for the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Online exhibits include information on nutrition, space aliens, and music. Also features links to resources on weather, bats, raptors, and dinosaurs, as well as information about the center's various exhibits, IMAX movies and laser shows, children's camps, and more. http://www.pacsci.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science Last updated May 7, 2006 Port Townsend Marine Science Center: Marine and Natural History Exhibits
Located within Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center provides "interactive exhibits for the public, training and support of teachers and students" promoting the scientific study of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits. The site has information on exhibits, programs offered, hours, location, calendar of events, and membership and volunteer opportunities, as well as links to related Web sites. http://www.ptmsc.org/ Topics: Environment, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 23, 2003 Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Site for the chain of commercial museums founded by Robert Ripley and dedicated to odd and amazing things from around the world. The site provides a chronology of Ripley and his company, a vault of selections from the collection, videos of oddities, online games, and more. Also includes information about the related television show. Note: Some images may be troubling. http://www.ripleys.com/ Topics: Museums, News Last updated Oct 8, 2007 Science in Africa: Africa's First On-line Science Magazine
A monthly magazine containing popular articles, research findings, events, scientific developments, and resources about science in Africa. Intended to promote local and international awareness of science conducted in Africa, the site also lists job, funding, and educational opportunities for scientists, educators, and students. The site is searchable and older issues are archived. http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/ Topics: Magazines, Magazines by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Science, Science Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Science News Online
The online edition of the weekly science magazine publishes articles "covering the most important research in all fields of science." Archive goes back to 1996. Also features book reviews. http://www.sciencenews.org/ Topics: Magazines, Science, Science Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Smithsonian Science
This weekly newsletter from the Smithsonian Institution provides information about the "latest cutting-edge research by Smithsonian Scientists." Topics include space travel, astronomy, "bar coding" gene sequences, and biodiversity. Each issue also includes a bibliography with links to selected material. Newsletters date back to 2003. http://smithsonianscience.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Magazines, Science Last updated Oct 14, 2009 Tank Museum in Kubinka
The Web site for this Russian museum features captioned photos of military tanks and other armored vehicles. Includes images of Soviet tanks, British and American vehicles, military cars and trucks, armored trains and steam engines, and other military vehicles. Also available in Russian. http://www.tankmuseum.ru/index_e.html Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science, Weapons Last updated Dec 15, 2004 The Tech Museum of Innovation
A hands-on technology museum in San Jose, California. Their searchable site has guides to exhibits and a "hands-online" interactive museum. You'll also find teaching resources, video interviews, and details about technology classes, lectures, summer camps, and programs. http://www.thetech.org/ Topics: Museums, Science Last updated Jan 15, 2003 The Thomas S. Warren Museum of Fluorescence
This site has a brief explanation of fluorescence and phosphorescence, some striking close-up photographs of specimens of fluorescent minerals under ultraviolet light, and a collection of annotated links to related resources. The section for teachers is a tour of the museum's exhibits, with photographs and brief notes. The museum is in Ogdensburg, N.J. http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/warren/about.php Topics: Geology, Museums, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Sep 22, 2009 University of California, Berkeley: Museum of Paleontology
"The mission of the University of California Museum of Paleontology [UCMP] is to investigate and promote the understanding of the history of life and the diversity of the Earth's biota through research and education." The site contains online exhibits on phylogeny, geologic time, and evolutionary thought; resources for students (K-12) and teachers; and information on UCMP's collection of fossils, "printed material, images, and memorabilia." Searchable. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/ Topics: Animals, California: Education, Geology, Museums, Science Last updated Aug 22, 2006 |
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