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Appendix 8. Useful websites |
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BioMedNet http://gateways.bmn.com
An innovative and useful portal for bioscientists with research news, profiles, and Web resources.
Chemdex www.chemdex.org
An online directory of chemistry on the web established in 1993 and containing over 5000 links to further resources.
Human Proteome Organization www.hupo.org
A starting point for insights into the pioneering and rapidly developing world of proteomics. HUPO is the international body responsible for consolidating and coordinating the work of national and regional proteomics groups.
IUPAC Nomenclature www.chem.qmul.ac.uk/iupac
A large amount of information on organic and biochemical nomenclature held at Queen Mary College, University of London.
Nature Magazine Online www.nature.com
An online weekly journal that offers news articles and features, complete reference works online, and information on the latest science research.
NASA www.nasa.gov/home
Contains a large amount of information on the solar system and space science.
National Institute of Standards and Technology www.nist.gov A large amount of information about units and constants.
New Scientist www.newscientist.com
A popular news and archive site for all branches of science.
Nobel Foundation www.nobel.se
Information about Nobel prize winners and their work.
Physics Central www.physicscentral.com
A site run by the American Physical Society. It contains a searchable collection of articles on all branches of physics.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew www.rbgkew.org.uk
Besides an introduction and special features about the UK’s premier plant collection, there is a wealth of information about horticulture, plant conservation, and other plant sciences.
Royal Society of Chemistry www.chemsoc.org/timeline
An exploration of key events in the history of science with a particular emphasis on chemistry.
Scientific American www.sciam.com
A popular science news site containing selected recent articles.
Society for Conservation Biology http://conbio.net
An information site from the international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.
Webelements www.webelements.com
A periodic table at the University of Sheffield linked to a very comprehensive database of the elements and their compounds.
ZSL (Zoological Society of London) www.zsl.org
This site contains links to London Zoo, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, and the ZSL’s research division, the Institute of Zoology.