Science

Our Science articles

Astronomy

Earth Sciences

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Animals

People in Science

Prizes

Nobel Prizes includes science prizes in Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry.
Royal Society Prizes for Science Books.

Kids’ stuff

Inventors and inventions - who invented what and when
Help with Science fairs
Scientists and inventors:

Our Science Resources

Internet Gateway

Our Internet Gateway lists hundreds of librarian selected websites which we think provide the best sources of information in their fields.

The Source

The library subscribes to these online resources so that library members can access them for free. All you need is your card number and PIN.

Environmental Studies and Policy Collection: Search journals for different environmental perspectives from the scientific community, government policy makers and corporate interests. Explore more than 3 million articles on global warming, climate change, alternative energy, environmental policy, going green, recycling, soil, plants, agronomy and more.
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GreenFile: Research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. A collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects and what can be done to minimise them. Includes some full text content.
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Grzimek's Animal Life: Animal encyclopædia. Based on the 17-volume Animal Life Encyclopædia, this online resource uses images, maps, video and audio to enhance articles. Peer-reviewed articles of all major animal groups - mammals, reptiles and birds, amphibians, fish and invertebrates plus detailed information about evolution and the relationship between biology, geography and animal life. Images, maps, video and audio.
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Health Reference Center Academic: Articles from nursing and allied health journals, newspapers, newsletters and full-text reference work on fitness, pregnancy, medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, occupational health and safety, alcohol and drug abuse, prescription drugs, and more. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.
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Inventions and Discoveries: Explore the impact of inventions and discoveries that continue to shape our world today. Part of World Book Web.
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Nursing and Allied Health Collection: Comprehensive nursing and allied health information aimed at health professionals. This resource provides answers to questions about the specialised care, treatment and management of patients. Provided for information purposes only.
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ProQuest Science Journals: Get instant access to the latest news, research and developments with this full-text science journal collection. More than 250 current publications, with a further 130 titles in abstract and index form.
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Psychology Collection: Full journal articles on the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes. This collection explores what makes people 'tick', from childhood to death. It gives students, psychologists, counsellors, behavioral scientists, and other researchers relevant information about the study of the mind, emotions and behavior. Library customers will have instant access to over 300 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.
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Science in Context: Curriculum-related science content for high school and university students, teachers and researchers. Merges reference content with journal articles and media reports.
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Science Reference Center: Full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and more. Topics include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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