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Science & Technology
 Websites presented in alphabetical order beSpacific 
 This site "focuses on the expanding resources in the public and private sector related to law and technology news. Daily postings provide updates on issues including copyright, privacy, censorship, the Patriot Act, ID theft, and freedom of information." A well-vetted, reliable resource from law librarian Sabrina I. Pacifici of the legal Web site LLRX.com. http://www.bespacific.com Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law, Law by Subject, Librarianship, Social Issues, Technology Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Black Box Voting: Ballot-tampering in the 21st Century
The somewhat complicated design of this Web site obscures its interesting and highly topical content, which includes the full text of "Black Box Voting," a book exploring the limitations of electronic voting software, with an emphasis on the Diebold system. The stories archive is searchable and browsable by month. Registration required to post comments. http://www.blackboxvoting.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, Technology Last updated Oct 9, 2003 Corante
A "source on technology, business, law, science, and culture ... authored by leading commentators and thinkers." This collection of blogs and technology news postings covers biotechnology, communications, e-business, the Internet, law, personal technology, venture capital, and more. ("Corante," first published in London on September 24, 1621, "is widely considered to be the first English language newspaper.") http://www.corante.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Finance, Investing Last updated Sep 9, 2006 Digital Divide Network (DDN)
"An interactive online community featuring an array of interactive collaboration tools to help digital divide activists around the world to work together." Includes a blog, news and articles, events, discussion boards, and other tools. Registration (free) is required. Searchable. From the Center for Media & Community, which "promotes innovative uses of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to foster stronger communities and lifelong learning." http://www.digitaldivide.net Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Computers, Internet, Librarianship, Technology Last updated Dec 15, 2004 EDUCAUSE
"EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology." Includes "articles, books, conference sessions, contracts, effective practices, plans, policies, position descriptions and blog content." Searchable, and browsable by topic (cybersecurity, information systems and services, technology management, libraries and technology, policy and law, and teaching and learning). http://www.educause.edu/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Education Last updated Sep 26, 2004 Greenversations
This blog is written by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "employees (and occasional guests) about the things they bring to their jobs every day." Browse entries by date or by the many subjects listed, such as air, cleanup, and energy. A few entries are in Spanish. Includes links to other EPA and government blogs. http://blog.epa.gov/blog/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject Last updated Apr 13, 2009 Journeys & Crossings
This website brings "to life some of the Library [of Congress]'s most exciting and historically significant materials through Webcasts offering the personal insights of the staff who know them best." Some of the Webcast topics include school gardens, Rosie the Riveter, Pearl Harbor oral histories, and May Day. Includes video and transcripts for each session, and links to related material. More online discussions are planned for the future. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/journey/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject Last updated Dec 21, 2007 LawMeme
"LawMeme, a law and technology blog at Yale Law School, has been in operation since 2001. The organization focuses on the mutual influence of technological development and legal doctrine, with a particular focus on civil rights online, intellectual property, and the first amendment." The site includes links to news stories and related commentary. "In order to moderate comments, you must be a registered user." Searchable and browsable by topic or month. http://research.yale.edu/lawmeme/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law, Technology Last updated Sep 9, 2003 Make: Technology on Your Time
This magazine is "devoted to digital projects, hardware hacks, and D.I.Y. inspiration." The website features selected articles from the print edition of the magazine on topics such as building a digital video recorder (DVR) from an old PC, creative ways to start a car with a dead battery, and solutions for purifying unsafe drinking water. Also includes a blog with additional projects, and an archive of podcasts. From O'Reilly Media. http://www.makezine.com Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject Last updated Aug 10, 2005 Observing the Sky
This NASA-funded "skyblog" covers astronomical events and observations, NASA discoveries and spacecraft, and other topics related to astronomy. Includes image galleries and a topical index. Searchable. http://www.lpod.org/ots/ Topics: Astronomy, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject Last updated May 10, 2006 Picturephoning.com
This blog "covers the new world of picture and video phones." Material is searchable, or browsable by date or by topics such as copyright issues, privacy concerns, and pornography. From two French science and technology writers. http://www.textually.org/picturephoning/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Technology Last updated May 19, 2004 The Planetary Society: Cosmos 1: The First Solar Sail
Details about the June 2005 mission of the Cosmos 1 solar sail spacecraft, which is "a spacecraft without an engine — it is pushed along directly by light particles from the Sun, reflecting off giant mirror-like sails." Feature background information about this Russian-built spacecraft, images and animations, instructions for building a scale model of the craft, a blog, and other information related to the privately funded Cosmos 1 mission. From The Planetary Society. http://www.planetary.org/programs/projects/solar_sailing/ Topics: Astronomy, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hobbies, Technology Last updated Nov 6, 2005 Professional Network Plugins Directory
A directory of Movable Type Plugins. Includes enhancements for calendars, comment systems, archives, layout, and other blog features. Plugins are accompanied by instructions. Searchable and browsable; updates continuously posted. http://plugins.movabletype.org/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Nov 1, 2007 Search Engine Showdown: The Users' Guide to Web Searching
This site "compares and evaluates Internet search engines from the searcher's perspective." Find critical reviews of the major commercial search engines and subject directories, ranging from organized comparison charts, reviews, strategies for searching, statistical analyses, and much more. The archive to the news blog includes an RSS (syndication) feed. Written by writer and consultant Greg R. Notess. http://www.searchengineshowdown.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Search Engine Watch Blog
The purpose of this blog is to highlight news tidbits and other information not covered in regular Search Engine Watch features. The blog's main contributor is librarian and Search Engine Watch news editor Gary Price, with additional contributions coming from other Search Engine Watch staff. Includes links to other search blogs. http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Seattle Blogs
Collection of blogs from Seattle Post-Intelligencer (P-I) staff and Seattle P-I readers. Topics from staff writers include Microsoft, aerospace, nature, music, food, and prep sports. Reader blog topics include commuting, riding the bus, fly fishing, parenting, real estate, and running. ("P-I Reader Blogs are not written or edited by the P-I. They are written by readers, for readers.") http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject Last updated May 12, 2006 Tech Law Advisor
This "blawg" (law-related blog) is devoted to "information, resources and news commentary on issues at the intersection of Law, Technology and Liberty." Searchable. Maintained by an "intellectual property, technology and trademark litigation attorney in New York City." http://techlawadvisor.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law, Technology Last updated Sep 3, 2003 Web Search Guide
Material on using and comparing search engines and subject directories. Includes comparisons of major search engines, a blog about searching and other Internet technology, an archived newsletter covering Internet use, and brief reviews of websites (also archived). Managed by Canadian librarian and Internet consultant Gwen Harris. http://www.websearchguide.ca/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Jul 8, 2005 webcast.berkeley
This is a portal to webcasts and podcasts of selected courses and events at the University of California, Berkeley campus. The events section features items such as the XIV Dalai Lama speaking in 2009, Stephen Hawking speaking in 2007, John Edwards speaking on poverty in America in 2005, and Bill Clinton speaking in 2002. Browse by categories such as art, business, education, history, and science. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://webcast.berkeley.edu Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject Last updated Jun 3, 2009 Xeni Tech
A collection of reports by technology writer Xeni Jardin, who is also a writer for Wired and cofounder of the BoingBoing blog. Features stories on topics such as podcasting, video games, privacy, online file sharing, and robots. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465031 Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Technology Last updated Jul 5, 2005 |
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