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Science and Mathematics
Discover information that you can trust on astronomy, biology, chemistry, computing, mathematics, physics, science and weather from experts in the field.
Astronomy
NASA - aero-space technology, space science and space exploration
Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics - look up astronomy terms
ipl2 - comprehensive resources on all aspects of astronomy
Windows to the Universe - learn about the Earth and Space sciences and related topics in the humanities including mythology, art, poetry and more
Biology
Centre of the Cell - all about cells and medical research
Endangered Animals - detailed information about the endangered animals of the world, search by animal or country
Entomology Index of Internet Resources - directory and search engine of insect related resources
NatureServe Explorer - look up more than 70,000 plants, animals and ecosystems of the US and Canada
Chemistry
Chem4kids - chemistry fundamentals for adults and children
Chemdex - the directory of chemistry on the internet since 1993
Chemguide - easy to use and frequently updated and expanded aid to A-level Chemistry students in the UK and their equivalents worldwide.
Chemical Sciences - The University of Michigan’s School of Information IPL site, providing links to chemistry related websites, reference works and other information.
Chemsoc - The Royal Society of Chemistry’s electronic network, providing information, features and services from thirty chemical societies.
Links for Chemists - University of Liverpool's index of online chemistry resources
Webelements- periodic table
Computing
All the Web - millions of images, audio and video files from across the web can be located via this crawler-based index. Use the tabs to limit your search to specific formats
Altavista image - find photos, images, audio and video clips from all over the web. Use the tabs to limit your search to images, audio and video files
AOL Video - helps you find audio and video files such as movie trailers, sporting events highlights, live music events, video news clips and more
BBC Click - new technology reviews and news
BBC Learning Information Technology - online computer and Internet courses and tutorials
BBC Webwise - learn how to use the internet
Blinx - searches video, television and radio programmes
Complete Planet - trace through Complete Planet's subject structure or search Deep Web sites to find rich content sites not accessible using conventional search engines
dmoz - comprehensive directory of the web
Email Addresses - information and advice about emails, email services and online services
FOLDOC - free online dictionary of computing
Gimpsy - a directory that categorizes sites by the activities offered on them, instead of by subject
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - learn why it is important to evaluate web sources and how to do it
Google Images - Google image search has more than one billion images indexed and available for viewing
Infomine - a virtual library of Internet resources relevant to students and researchers staff at college or university level. It contains many types of information which cannot be found using a search engine
Internet Detective - online tutorial to develop Internet research skills for university and college work
ipl2 - reliable, trustworthy internet resources selected by librarians on a wide range of topic. If you have a question you can ask a librarian
Learn the Net - learn how to use the internet
Myguide - learn how to use computers and the internet and access a wide range of courses
PC Guide -find answers to your computing questions
Network Solutions Whois - find out who a domain name is registered to
Search Engine Watch - tips on how to use search engines effectively
TechEncyclopedia - find definitions for over 20,000 IT related terms
The WWW Virtual Library - run by volunteers, who compile pages of key links for particular areas in which they are expert. The VL pages are widely recognised as being amongst the highest-quality guides to sections of the web that search engines can't reach
Webopedia - online dictionary of computer technology
Webreference - advice and guidance on website design, including tutorials
Engineering
ipl2 Engineering - resources on all aspects of engineering
The Engineer - the only magazine that provides a mix of news, features and analysis of emerging technologies, innovations and applications across industries, plus interviews with leading engineers and the latest job vacancies
Mathematics
ipl2 - provides links to mathematics related websites, reference works and other information
NRICH - interactive website including problems, solutions, features and articles for students of all ages, including an online monthly magazine
Wolfram MathWorld - find help with everything from number theory to basic geometry
PRIME - mathematics encyclopaedia
Physics
Focus Physical Review - informative discussions explained articles from the journal 'Physical Review'
ipl2 - links to physics related websites, reference works and other information
Physics 2000 - an interactive way to learn about physics
Physics Encyclopedia - look up physics terms and information
Physics.org - comprehensive list of physics sites, carry out experiments and find out about studying physics and careers in physics
Physics Resources for Students - concepts and recommended websites
Physics World - news, views and information for the global physics community
PhysLink - find answers to your physics and astronomy questions
Science
Botany.com - encyclopaedia of plants and flowers
Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online - Darwin's complete publications and private papers
Encyclopedia of Earth - find articles about the environment of planet Earth
Encyclopedia of Life - a huge archive of information about kinds of living things
How Stuff Works - encyclopaedia of popular science questions and answers
ipl2 Science - resources on all aspects of science
Internet Encyclopedia of Science - information on a wide range of science related topics
The Naked Scientists - learn about science through articles, radio shows, live lectures and podcasts created by scientists from Cambridge University
Plants For A Future - discover every possible use for any plant. Search by common, name, Latin name, geographical area or habitat
Royal Society Trailblazing - virtual journey through science between 1665 and 2010
Science Books Online - free science e-books, textbooks, lecture notes, monographs, and other science related documents
Science Central - directory of 50,000 science related links, including companies, institutions, journals and databases
Scientific Biographies - searches include branch of science, historical period and nationality
Scirus - science search engine
Technology and Inventions - database of resources
Weather
AccuWeather - check out the weather by postcode or city and see a forecast for the next 12 hours in two-hour periods
BBC Weather - just input the name of your town to get a local weather report. Also has links to the Atlantic pressure charts, shipping forecast, surf reports etc
Google Weather - contains links to a number of weather-related sites from all over the world
Met Office - latest weather reports and statistics
The Weather Channel - reports by postcode or for any city in the world. Has animated maps of weather systems from various European satellites.
Yahoo Weather - all the latest weather news from the UK with links to weather for major cities around the world
