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a particular branch of scientific knowledge "the science of genetics" ability to produce solutions in some problem domain "the skill of a well-trained boxer" "the sweet science of pugilism"
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Science (from Latin ''scientia'' - knowledge) is most commonly defined as the investigation or study of nature through observation and reasoning, aimed at finding out the truth. The term ''science'' also refers to the organized body of knowledge humans have gained by such research. Most scientists feel that scientific investigation must accords to the scientific method, a process for evaluating empirical knowledge. Less formally, the word ''science'' often describes any systematic field of study or the knowledge gained from it. Particular specialized studies that make use of empirical methods are often referred to as ''sciences'' as well. This article concentrates on the more specific definition.Science as defined above is sometimes termed pure science to differentiate it from applied science, the application of research to human needs.Fields of science may be classified along two major lines: Experiment, the search for first-hand information, versus theory, the development of models to explain what is observed Natural science, the study of the natural phenomena, versus social sciencessocial science, the study of human behaviour and societyMathematics is often referred to as a science, but the fruits of mathematical sciences, known as theorems, are obtained by logical derivations, which presume axiomatic systems rather than a combination of observation and reasoning. Many mathematical methods have fundamental utility in the empirical sciences, of which the fruits are hypothesishypotheses and theorytheories. of the atom, like many ideas in the history of science, was at first prompted by and later partially disproved by experimentexperimentation.]]
What is science? - There are various understandings of the word "science".According to empiricism, scientific theories are objective, empirically testable, and predictive — they predict empirical results that can be checked and Falsifiabilitypossibly contradicted. In contrast, scientific realism defines science in terms of ontology: science attempts to identify phenomena and entities in the environment, their causal powers, the mechanisms through which they exercise those powers, and the sources of those powers in terms of the thing's structure or internal nature. Even in the empiricist tradition, we must be careful to understand that "prediction" refers to the outcome of an experiment or study, rather than to literally predicting the future. For example, to say, "a paleontologist may make predictions about finding a certain type of dinosaur" is consistent with the empiricist's use of prediction. On the other hand, sciences like geology or meteorology need not be able to make accurate predictions about earthquakes or the weather to qualify as sciences. Empiricist philosopher, Karl Popper also argued that certain verification is impossible and that scientific hypotheses can only be falsified (falsification). Positivism, a form of empiricism, advocates using science, as defined by empiricism, to govern human affairs. Because of their close affiliation, the terms "positivism" and "empiricism" are often used interchangeably. Both have been subjected to criticisms:W. V. Quine demonstrated the impossibility of a theory-independent observation language, so the very notion of testing theories with facts is problematic. Observations are always theory-laden. Thomas Kuhn argued that science always involves "paradigms," sets of (often unstated) assumptions, rules, practices, etc. and that transitions from one paradigm to another generally does not involve verification or falsification of scientific theories. Moreover, he argued that science has not proceeded historyhistorically as the steady accumulation of facts, as the empiricist model implies. For more information, see Theories and sociology of the history of science.Science helps people know more about their lives and contributes to the development of society.
Scientific method - ''Main article: Scientific method''The terms "model", "hypothesis", "theory" and "physical lawlaw" have different meanings in science than in colloquial speech. Scientists use the term ''model'' to mean a description of something, specifically one which can be used to make predictions which can be tested by experiment or observation. A ''hypothesis'' is a contention that has not (yet) been either well supported nor ruled out by experiment. A ''physical law'' or a ''law of nature'' is a scientific generalization based on empirical observations.The word ''theory'' is misunderstood particularly often by laymen. The common usage of the word "theory" refers to ideas that have no firm proof or support; in contrast, scientists usually use this word to refer to bodies of ideas that make specific predictions. To say "the apple fell" is to state a fact, whereas gravityNewton's theory of universal gravitation is a body of ideas that allows a scientist to explain why the apple fell and make predictions about other falling objects. An especially fruitful theory that has withstood the test of time and has an overwhelming quantity of evidence supporting it is considered to be "proven" in the scientific sense. Some universally accepted models such as heliocentric theory, evolutionbiological evolution, and atomic theory are so well-established that it is nearly impossible to imagine them ever being falsified. Others, such as relativity and electromagnetism have survived rigorous empirical testing without being contradicted, but it is nevertheless conceivable that they will some day be supplanted. Younger theories such as string theory may provide promising ideas, but have yet to receive the same level of scrutiny.Scientists never claim absolute knowledge. Unlike a mathematical proof, a "proven" scientific theory is ''always'' open to falsifiabilityfalsification if new evidence is presented. Even the most basic and fundamental theories may turn out to be imperfect if new observations are inconsistent with them.Isaac NewtonNewton's Newtonian mechanicslaw of gravitation is a famous example of a law which was found not to hold in experiments involving motion at speeds close to the speed of light or in close proximity to strong gravitational fields. Outside those conditions, Newton's Laws remain an excellent model of motion and gravity. Because general relativity accounts for all of the phenomena that Newton's Laws do and more, general relativity is now regarded as a better theory.
Philosophy of science - ''Main article: Philosophy of science''Science's effectiveness has made it a subject of philosophyphilosophical inquiry. The philosophy of science seeks to understand the nature and justification of scientific knowledge, and its ethical implications. It has proven difficult to provide an !Scientific_method#Philosophica l_issues? account of the scientific method that can serve to distinguish science from non-science.
Mathematics and the scientific method - Mathematics is essential to many sciences. The most important function of mathematics in science is the role it plays in the expression of scientific ''models''. Observing and collecting measurements, as well as hypothesizing and predicting, often require mathematical models and extensive use of mathematics. Mathematical branches most often used in science include calculus and statistics, although virtually every branch of mathematics has applications, even "pure" areas such as number theory and topology. Mathematics is most prevalent in physics, but less so in chemistry, biology, and some social sciences.Some thinkers see mathematicians as scientists, regarding physical experiments as inessential or mathematical proofs as equivalent to experiments. Others do not see mathematics as a science, since it does not require experimental test of its theories and hypotheses. In either case, the fact that mathematics is such a useful tool in describing the universe is a central issue in the philosophy of mathematics.See: Eugene Wigner, ''The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences''.Richard Feynman said "Mathematics is not real, but it ''feels'' real. Where is this place?", while Bertrand Russell's favourite definition of mathematics was "the subject in which we never know what we are talking about nor whether what we are saying is right."
Goals of science - stems directly from its ability to elucidate the foundational mechanisms which underlie nature's processes. Here, an image of "artificial" bioluminescence which has been induced in a tobacco plant by the use of genetic engineering.]]Despite popular impressions of science, it is not the goal of science to answer all questions. The goal of the physical sciences is to answer only those that pertain to physicsphysical reality. Also, science cannot possibly address all possible questions, so the choice of which questions to answer becomes important. Science does not and can not produce absolute and unquestionable truth. Rather, physical science often tests hypothesishypotheses about some aspect of the physical world, and when necessary revises or replaces it in light of new observations or data.According to empiricism, science does not make any statements about how nature actually "is"; science can only make conclusions about our ''observations'' of nature. Both scientists and the people who accept science believe, and more importantly, ''act'' as if nature actually "is" as science claims. Still, this is only a problem if we accept the empiricist notion of science.Science is not a source of subjective value judgements, though it can certainly speak to matters of ethics and public policy by pointing to the likely consequences of actions. What one projects from the currently most reasonable scientific hypothesis onto other realms of interest is not a scientific issue, and the scientific method offers no assistance for those who wish to do so. Scientific justification (or refutation) for many things is, nevertheless, often claimed. Of course, value judgements are intrinsic to science itself. For example, science values truth and knowledge.The underlying goal or purpose of science to society and individuals is to produce ''useful models of reality''. It has been said that it is virtually impossible to make inferences from human senses which actually describe what “is.” On the other hand, as stated, science can make ''predictions'' based on ''observations''. These predictions often benefit society or human individuals who make use of them. For example, Newtonian physics, and in more extreme cases relativity allow us to predict anything from the effect one moving billiard ball will have on another to things like trajectories of space shuttles and satellites. The social sciences allow us to predict (with limited accuracy for now) things like economic turbulence and also to better understand human behavior and to produce useful models of society and to work more empirically with government policies. Chemistry and biology together have transformed our ability to use and predict chemical and biological reactions and scenarios. In modern times though, these segregated scientific disciplines (notably the latter two) are more often being used together in conjunction to produce more complete models and tools. In short, science produces ''useful models'' which allow us to make often useful ''predictions''. Science attempts to ''describe'' what is, but avoids trying to ''determine'' what is (which is for practical reasons impossible). Science is a ''useful tool''. . . it is a growing body of understanding that allows us to contend more effectively with our surroundings and to better adapt and evolve as a social whole as well as independently.Individualism is a tacit assumption underlying most empiricist accounts of science which treat science as if it were purely a matter of a single individual confronting nature, testing and predicting hypotheses. In fact, science is always a collective activity conducted by a scientific community. This can be demonstrated many ways, perhaps the most fundamental and trivial of which is that scientific results must be communicated with language. Thus the values of scientific communities permeate the science they produce.
Locations of science - Science is practiced in universityuniversities and other scientific institutes as well as in the field; as such it is a solid vocation in academia, but is also practiced by amateurs, who typically engage in the observational part of science.Workers in corporate laboratoryresearch laboratories also practice science, although their results are often deemed trade secrets and not published in public journals. Corporate and university scientists often cooperate, with the university scientists focusing on basic research and the corporate scientists applying their findings to a specific technology of interest to the company. Although generally this method of co-operation has benefited both the advancement of science and the corporations, it has also, in some cases lead to ethical problems, when the results arrived at in the course of reasearch have had a negative aspect for the financing corporation. A classical example is the history of smoking-related health research.Individuals involved in the field of science education argue that the process of science is performed by all individuals as they learn about their world. The methods of science are also practiced in many places to achieve specific goals. For example: Quality control in manufacturing facilities (for example, a microbiologist in a cheese factory ensures that cultures contain the proper species of bacteria) Obtaining and processing crime scene evidence (forensics) Monitoring compliance with environmental laws Performing medical tests to help physicians evaluate the health of their patients Investigating the causes of a disaster (such as a bridge collapse or airline crash)
Fields of science -
Natural sciences - Natural sciences-footer Physics* Acoustics* Astrodynamics* Astronomy* Astrophysics* Atomic, Molecular, and Optical physics* Biophysics* Computational physics* Condensed matter physics* Cosmology* Cryogenics* Dynamics* Fluid dynamics* Materials physics* Mathematical physics* Mechanics* Nuclear physics* Optics* Particle physics (or High Energy Physics) * Plasma physics* Polymer physics* Statics* Solid State* Vehicle dynamics Chemistry* Analytical chemistry* Biochemistry* Computational chemistry* Electrochemistry* Inorganic chemistry* Materials science* Organic chemistry* Physical chemistry* Quantum chemistry* Spectroscopy* Stereochemistry* Thermochemistry Earth Sciences* Geodesy* Geography* Geology* Meteorology* Oceanography* Paleontology* Limnology* Seismology Biology* Anatomy* Astrobiology* Biochemistry* Bioinformatics* Biophysics* Botany* Cell biology* Cladistics* Cytology* Developmental biology* Ecology* Entomology* Epidemiology* Evolution (Evolutionary biology)* Evolutionary developmental biology ("Evo-devo" or Evolution of Development)* Freshwater Biology* Genetics (Population genetics, Genomics, Proteomics)* Histology* Immunology* Marine biology* Microbiology* Molecular Biology* Morphology* Neuroscience* Ontogeny* Phycology (Algology)* Phylogeny* Physical anthropology* Physiology* Structural biology* Taxonomy* Toxicology* Virology* Zoology
Social sciences - Social sciences-footer Anthropology* Archaeology Economics Geography Linguistics* Morphology* Phonetics* Phonology* Semantics* Syntax Philosophy Political Science Psychology* Behavior analysis* Biopsychology* Cognitive psychology* Clinical psychology* Developmental psychology* Educational psychology* Experimental psychology* Forensic psychology* Health psychology* Humanistic psychology* Industrial and organizational psychology* Neuropsychology* Personality psychology* Psychometrics* Psychology of religion* Psychophysics* Sensation and perception psychology* Social psychology Sociology
Holistic, interdisciplinary, and applied sciences - Cognitive sciences* Cognitive neuroscience* Cognitive psychology* Neuropsychology* PsycholinguisticsComputer and information sciences* Computational linguistics* Computer science* Cybernetics* Information science* Library science* Systemics Engineering* Agricultural engineering* Agricultural science* Biomedical engineering* Civil engineering* Computer engineering* Electrical engineering* Language engineering* Mechanical engineering Health Science* Conservation medicine* Dentistry* Medicine** Anatomy** Dermatology** Gynecology** Immunology** Internal medicine** Neurology** Ophthalmology** Pathology** Pathophysiology** Pediatrics** Pharmacology ** Physiology** Psychiatry** Radiology** Toxicology* Veterinary medicine Military science Planetary science
Environmental sciences - Environmental scienceEnvironmental chemistry
Etymology - The word science comes from the Latin word, ''scientia'', which means knowledge; thus the :category:Latin phrasesphrase ''scientia potentia est'': ''knowledge is power''.Until the Enlightenment, the word ''science'' (or its Latin cognate) meant any systematic or exact, recorded knowledge. ''Science'' therefore had the same sort of very broad meaning that ''philosophy'' had at that time. It should be noted that in (at least) German languageGerman, Finnish, and Scandinavian languages, the word corresponding "science" (German ''Wissenschaft'') still carries this meaning. Therefore, when arriving in confusion in discussion about science with a lay person from European continent it is worthwhile to make sure that both parties are using "science" in the meaning of English language. The continental person might be including also philosophy and humanities into his definition of ''wissenschaft''.There was a distinction between, for example, "natural science" and "moral science," which later included what we now call philosophy, and this mirrored a distinction between "natural philosophy" and "moral philosophy." More recently, "science" has come to be restricted to what used to be called "natural science" or "natural philosophy." Natural science can be further broken down into physical science and biological science. Social science is often included in the field of science as well. Fields of study are often distinguished in terms of "hard sciences" and "soft sciences," and these terms (at times considered derogatory) are often synonymous with the terms natural and social science (respectively). Physics, chemistry, biology and geology are all forms of "hard sciences". Studies of anthropology, history, psychology, and sociology are sometimes called "soft sciences." Even within the fields there is sorting of the fields. Although it might be difficult to say whether geology or biology is "harder", physics is usually considered the "hardest". Especially "hard" are the fields of high energy physics and cosmology. In this usage, "hard" means mathematic, or in experimental area, expensive.Proponents of this division use the arguments that the "soft sciences" do not use the scientific method, admit anecdotal evidence, or are not mathematical, all adding up to a "lack of rigor" in their methods. Opponents of the division in the sciences counter that the "social sciences" often make systematic statistical studies in strictly controlled environments, or that these conditions are not adhered to by the natural sciences either (for example, behavioral biology relies upon fieldwork in uncontrolled environments, astronomy cannot design experiments, only observe limited conditions). Opponents of the division also point out that each of the current "hard sciences" suffered a similar "lack of rigor" in its own infancy.The term "science" is sometimes pressed into service for new and interdisciplinarityinterdisciplinary fields that make use of scientific methods at least in part, and which in any case aspire to be systematic and careful explorations of their subjects, including computer science, library and information science, and environmental science. Mathematics and computer science reside under "Q" in the Library of Congress classification, along with all else we now call science.
See also - Organization and practice of science: International Council of Science (ICSU). For an understanding of how these fields came to be: History of science. See also scientists for catalogs of people active in each of these fields.
See also - Arts Controversial science History of science and technology Historiography of science Junk science National Science Foundation (United StatesUSA) Pathological science Philosophy of science Protoscience Pseudoscience Religion Big Science Scientific computing Science education Scientific enterprise Scientific materialism Scientific method Scientific misconduct Scientific revolution The relationship between religion and science List of publications in science List of scientific howlers in literature
External articles and references - Wikiquote
Textbooks - "''en.wikibooks.org - GSCE science textbook''". Wikibooks.org National Center for Biotechnology Information ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Bookshelf techbooksforfree.com - Science & Engineering books for free download
News and articles - News scienceforums.com - Hypography - Science for everyone thesciencesite.info - The Science Site a New Zealand-based zine with realtime news feeds (very popular site, with the world's first Squidcam). utopian.de - Daily Science News (German) rinf.com - Strange Science and Technology News (Alternative and under-reported video and audio streams with an analysis-ready news network with Online Analytical Processing and embedded Extract, Transform, and Load Data Mining capabilities.);Articles science-advisor.net - Science-advisor, Online Review of Scientific Articles (Writings of short comments on scientific articles, reviews and letters with a scientific litterature search engine.)
Resources - "''newscientist.com - Current Events''". New Scientist Magazine, Reed Business Information Ltd. "'' science.gov - United States Science Initiative''". Authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results.
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http://www.creativekidsathome.com/
Technology News and Literature
Technology News and Literature provides quality news reporting on the intersection of information technology, business, and public policy. The company, founded by Alan Kotok in April 2001, is based in Arlington, Virginia (just outside Washington, DC), at the hub of government and one of America's technology centers. TNL reports on actual events and happenings, filtering out the hype, fluff, rumor, and speculation.
http://www.technewslit.com/
Masterguide - guide about master's programmes in business and economics
Masterguide.org is an information source specialised in high-quality information about non-MBA master programmes in business and economics
http://www.masterguide.org/
FandiX
The greatest german encycopedia of Fantasy and Science Fiction
http://www.fandix.de/
Postural Orthopedics
A system of therapeutics for relief of chronic pain and reduction of spinal scoliosis by reduction of postural stress by use of 1) a heel lift to level the pelvis, measured radiographically, 2) foot orthotics to correct flattened feet and rolled-in ankles, and 3) gentle manual manipulation to reduce accumulated restriction reflective of prior postural imbalance and superimposed traumas.
http://www.posturalrelief.org/
Max F. Perutz Laboratories
The Max F. Perutz Laboratories at the Campus Vienna Biocenter were established to form a new research institute in the field of biotechnology with groups from the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna.
http://www.mfpl.ac.at/
Science interactive simulations
Pedagocical interactive simulations for science education
http://www.edumedia.fr
aartcore / aart muis : interactive multimedia concepts and design
Aartcore / Aart Muis graduated from the Willem de Kooning academy in Rotterdam in 2003. With his final assignment he won the 'Drempelprijs' in collaboration with Pieter Bas Lugthart under the name d00p. He also worked with Eboman in the Sample Paradise, in which Aart Muis developed new interfaces for controlling audio and video in real-time. The project is SUWU3, a visual live drum & bass collective which performs all over Holland and abroad. He has also performed, and held workshops and lectures in places such as New York, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam with different projects and collaborations. Aartcore / Aart Muis is afgestudeerd aan de Willem de Kooning academie in Rotterdam in 2003. Met zijn eindexamenwerk heeft hij onder de naam d00p (i.s.m. in Pieter Bas Lugthart) de 'Drempelprijs' gewonnen. Hij heeft ook samengewerkt met Eboman in het Sample Paradijs, hier ontwikkelde Aart Muis nieuwe interfaces om audio en video in real-time te controleren. Het project SUWU3 is een visueel live drum & bass collectief dat optreed in heel Nederland en daar buiten. Verder geeft hij performances, workshops en lezingen in plaatsen als New York, Parijs, Londen, Amsterdam, Utrecht en Rotterdam met verschillende projecten en samenwerkingen.
http://www.aartcore.com/
International School of Studies for Universal Peace
It is the first school in Italy, interested to Peace as individual intimal achievement before to be a collective achievement with the theoretical and practical contribution of cultural and spiritual tradition of Five Continents. To realize Peace, ISSUP promotes phisical and mental Yoga course, mild gymnastic course, CHI-KUNG course, free dance. Special attention is directed to child and young who are sensible and ready to accept new ideas.
http://www.issup.org/
Chemical Heritage Foundation
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) serves the community of the chemical and molecular sciences, and the wider public, by treasuring the past, educating the present, and inspiring the future. CHF maintains a world-class collection of materials that document the history and heritage of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies, and industries; encourages research in CHF collections; and carries out a program of outreach and interpretation in order to advance an understanding of the role of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies, and industries in shaping society.
http://www.chemheritage.org/
Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science
The Post Graduate Foundation is an unbiased provider of continuing veterinary education. Workshops, seminars, major courses, 10 month distance education programs and online courses are provided, as well as veterinary publications.
http://www.vetbookshop.com/
http://www.iaci-canada.com
Accredited Unisa University offers internationally recognized higher education for a Certificate,Diploma or Degree programmes up to a doctoral level
http://www.iaci-canada.com/
Discount Homeschool Curriculum
Homeschool Curriculum or supplemental school curriculum and supplies to use at home. Discounts and specials year round. Free membership.
http://www.curriculumexpress.com/
Tasty Healthy Snacks
DrSoy offers a range of delicious and healthy soy snacks such as Rocky Road or Caramel crunch soy bars and chocolate covered soy nuts.
http://www.drsoy.com/
Discussion Forums US
Relax, meet new friends, discuss life and the world we live in. News, Health, Diet, Food, Crime Stories, Beauty, Fashion and Much more. Arcade Games too!
http://www.discussionforums.us/
Trek Passions
Online community site for singles interested in science fiction.
http://www.trekpassions.com
Create A Co-op City
Using scale drawings and architecture while building a scale-model city for grades 4 through 12.
http://www.designacity.com/
World Ocean Network
Caring for the Blue Planet, you can make a difference. The WORLD OCEAN NETWORK's mission: to inspire Public individual behaviour change and action for a more sustainable management of ocean resources.
http://www.worldoceannetwork.com/
Aerospace Education
The development and presention of educational materials designed with a focus in math and science using high technology, astronomical science and aeronautical- and aerospace-related subjects to increase the awareness and interest in these hard sciences at grade levels K - 12.
http://www.aerospaceed.org/
Ayn Rand Institute - Obectivism
Ayn Rand Institute - the authorative source on Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism - a philosophy for living on Earth.
http://www.AynRand.org
A1Templates.net - Quality WebSite Templates
Quality WebSite Templates. Offering Customization Services as well.
http://www.a1templates.net/
Pleiades Software
Home of the PixInsight Project, a modular, open-architecture, portable image processing platform specialized in astrophotography.
http://pleiades-astrophoto.com/
Paul Kiesche Design
A Design, Illustration & Fine Art Company with a creative edge that delivers effective solutions. A Print, Interactive and Identity Design Firm devoted to keeping design an art form. Fresh and imaginative Illustrations that breathe life into any story or design.
http://www.paulkiesche.com/
Homepage of Christian Strahberger
Information source on various topics ranging from natural sciences to wine
http://www.strahberger.de/
Science and Business Research and Consultancy worldwide
Helmut Kaiser Consultancy is one of the leading research and consultancy companies worldwide in science and business
http://www.hkc22.de/
Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil
Scientific publishing house
http://www.pfeil-verlag.de/
Europe's Leading Science and Technology Park
Adlershof is Berlin's largest Science and Technology Campus and its biggest Media location. Twelve Non University Research Institutes and six natural science faculties of the Humboldt-University of Berlin create a unique network, including more than 700 companies - many of them in new Technology Centers.
http://www.wista.de/
http://www.wordclix.com/
This electronic bookstore offers a comprehensive library, ranging from FREE children’s classics like Aladdin, to unique reference material and travel guides, and current works of fiction by emerging authors. All eBooks at wordclix.com use Phoenix Accrual Corporation's proprietary Omnipresents reader software.
http://www.wordclix.com/
Enormous Publications
Website of fantasy / figure artist Brad Simpson
http://www.enormouspublications.com/
Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of sciences
Official web-portal of the Zoological Institute RAS and Zoological Museum. St.-Petersburg, Russia
http://www.zin.ru/
Woven Strings Publishing
Publisher of books and e-books.
http://www.wovenstrings.com/
SmartLinks.org - A Select Collection of of the Best Web Sites!
Smartlinks is a directory of many search engines, databases, and archives organized into convenient categories and subcategories. These resources are specific to a certain topic and will greatly cut down on the time it takes you to find exactly what you're looking for. Then supplement by using your favorite search engine ... all in one place!
http://www.smartlinks.org/
The Danish Peace Academy
The Danish Peace Academy is an independent, non profit, low budget organization and educational site under development; produced by unpaid, voluntary learned specialists. The purpose of the peace academy is to communicate important information on peace, peace culture and war to its many users from all over the world and to create a Danish peace education.
http://www.fredsakademiet.dk/
Foothills Supply
Laboratory supplies, ionic cleaners, and much more are available from Foothills Supply. We accept Paypal.
http://www.foothillssupply.com/
Educational Pictures, Inc.
Students & Teachers, home schoolers, can access thousands of standards aligned images in seconds . No advertising makes Educational Pictures the ideal site for young learners as well as college graduates.
http://www.educationalpictures.com/
Lorentz Center
The Lorentz Center is an international workshop center in the sciences located at Leiden University in the Netherlands. It aims at organizing workshops of one to two weeks for groups of about 30-40 scientists, who come together in an informal and stimulating atmosphere with workspsace (offices, computers, meeting rooms) for everyone. Programs of these workshops consist of a combination of talks and ample time for informal discussions, either one-on-one or in small groups. Proposals for workshops of this type can be submitted through the website of the Lorentz Center.
http://www.lorentzcenter.nl/
Journal of Turkish Science Education
Journal of Turkish Science Education (TUSED) is an on-line, refereed science education journal that is published two issues in a year. Its target populations are science educators, science education students, teachers, and people and institutions who produce products and provide services for educational communities. Original scientific studies are published in the TUSED for the target population. TUSED is published both in Turkish and English. The scope of TUSED is basically science (physics, chemistry, biology) education -including pre-service and in-service science teacher education, development and implementation of science curriculum, learning and teaching strategies in science education, measurement and assessment in science education and the use of Information and Communications Technologiesin in science education. Manuscripts covering theoretical narratives about science education and methodological discussions on research in science education are also taken into consideration to be published in TUSED.
http://www.tused.org/
NOIDI.IT
an italian web site concerning cultural items of general interes
http://www.noidi.it/
Joerg Broszeit
Private website of Joerg Broszeit, media author and expert in computer science in media
http://www.joergbroszeit.de/
Chris's Science Page
Chris Butterworth's Science Page
http://www.chrisbutterworth.com/science/index.htm
Space Mixing Theory -- Journal of Space Mixing
Free online physics journal about space mixing theory and the quest to develop a unified theory of everything.
http://www.space-mixing-theory.com/
Science Magazine
International weekly science journal, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
http://www.sciencemag.org/
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through research programs and education projects.
http://www.nsf.gov
Popular Science
Monthly magazine about current science and technology.
http://www.popsci.com/
Science News Online
Contains weekly science articles. Several articles are available online. Most require a subscription to Science News.
http://www.sciencenews.org/
Christian Science Monitor
Daily world and US news with continous news feeds from the Associated Press.
http://www.csmonitor.com/
Science Daily
Offers news releases submitted by leading universities and other research organizations around the world, organized by day and topic.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
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