There is a vast amount of information about all aspects of science to be found on the internet. This includes educational and other material covering all levels of interest and capability. In addition to the general Science information contained on these pages, there are also topics on Space covering The Solar System and Outer Space. Other topics can be reached through the Introduction page.

This page provides information on Energy and Science Journals.

The First Page provides information about both Biology and Human Biology. Each major topic has multiple sub-topics.

The Second Page provides information on Chemistry and Physics. There is a section on The Periodic Table.

The Fourth Page provides other information including Australian sites, Science blogs, Intelligent Design, Science for Kids and more.

Each of these pages can also be reached using the numbered boxes above.

The pages accessed through Tertiary Subjects contain a number of science related topics including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, … . There is also a Science Resources page that contains helpful information and ideas.

Energy

Alternative Energy Sources

For further information links regarding Alternative Energy Options & Sources, follow this link.

• Renewable Energy
  ‘The more we use renewable energy, the more we benefit the environment, strengthen our energy security, create jobs locally, help improve our economy. Explore ways to use renewable energy’. Includes Biomass, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Hydropower, Ocean Energy, Solar Energy and Wind Energy. US Department of Energy.

General Energy Information

• Energy Australia^®
  Sources of electricity, a Clean Air Calculator, energy from renewable resources.
• Energy Matters
  Thinkquest. Where it comes from, why is it important ?, What sorts are there ?, How would you handle an energy crisis ?.
• Energy Quest
  Developed in California to provide interactive activities, information about energy.
• The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook
  ‘A practical guide designed to help Australian households reduce their carbon footprints and take action against climate change’.
  Note this is Fee-based but quite reasonable. You can also use their Action List.
• The Electric Avenue
  Electricity, its usage, safety measures to take. US site. Done for children.

Nuclear Energy

General Sites

• Nuclear Hotspots
  Map showing nuclear hotspots in Australia including transport routes, land and sea. Links about the nuclear industry here.
• Nuclear Energy
  Thinkquest. Origins of nuclear power, use in war, effects on nature, nuclear power politics, information on nuclear power.
• The Virtual Nuclear Tourist
  Travel to world nuclear power plants, learn about controversies, pictures, diagrams, more. Huge site.

Nuclear Groups

Includes Government and Non-Government groups.

• American Nuclear Society
  Publications, news, public information, resources, links, careers, Professional division.
• ANSTO
  Australian Nuclear, Science and Technology Organisation. Information in databases. One emphasis is the use of nuclear discoveries in the medical field.
• Australian Uranium Association
  ‘To represent the uranium industry by articulating the national and global interest associated with Australian uranium exploration, mining and export’.
• CEA [French Atomic Energy Agency]
  Another dominant, nuclear energy country.
• FORATOM
  European group covering atomic development in 13 European countries. Information, advisory role, present policy within Europe.
• Fukushima Nuclear Accident
  This site from the International Atomic Energy Agency provides a log of updates on what happened at the Fukushima Power Plant and what followed on from this. This would be the most authoritative account.
• Minatom
  The Russian nuclear agency covering all nuclear energy and use in that country and allied states.
• Nuclear Energy Agency
  Part of the OECD. Avowed intention of looking at peaceful use of nuclear energy for the benefit of humankind.
• Nuclear Energy Institute
  Fact sheets, glossary of terms, links on nuclear transport to women in nuclear energy, library, Science Club, careers, education information.
• World Nuclear Association
  Environmental information. Supporting papers, articles, opinions, glossary, calculator, more.
  Can be slow to load.

Nuclear History & Special Events

• Australian Science Archives Project
  Scientific history, culture including nuclear scientists.
• Chernobyl : A Nuclear Disaster
  Thinkquest. A nuclear event that created devastation and distress. How it happened, could it have been prevented, what long term consequences are now and in the future.
• Irati Wanti
  One Aboriginal group’s protest against a proposal to dump radioactive waste on their lands.
• National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
  The only atomic museum in the US. Exhibits, educational programs covering development of nuclear power, use in the world.

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Science Journals

Australian Journals

• Australian Geographic
  News, articles, images, education, more.
• Australian Journal of Chemistry
  ‘Research papers from all fields of chemical science, with a focus on multidisciplinary chemistry and emerging areas of research.’ Current issue, sample issue, archive. CSIRO.
• Cosmos
  Monthly, Australian, science journal described as covering ‘science, society and the future’. News, feature stories, reviews, technology reviews.
• Nova
  Australian Academy of Sciences. News, information via links such as technology, biology, environment, physical sciences
• Teaching Science
  ‘The flagship journal of the Australian Science Teachers Association. It aims to promote the teaching of science in all Australian schools.’

International Journals

• EurekAlert !
  News in major science areas from Agriculture to Technology & Engineering.
• Nature
  Journal looking at all sciences, natural and otherwise.
• Popular Science
  Refreshing look at both scientific and everyday aspects of science. Check links for answers to questions you have.
• Science
  Online version of the journal.
• Science - 125 Questions
  What Don’t We Know ?. ‘A special, Free news feature in Science explores 125 big questions that face scientific inquiry over the next quarter-century; accompanying the feature are several online extras including a reader’s forum on the big questions.’
• Science Daily
  Features, articles, archived material, photo galleries, bookstore, search capacity.
• Science Zine
  Covers all areas of science.
• Scientific American
  The best general Science journal you can buy.
  Brilliant !
• Seedmagazine
  ‘Provide readers with the most relevant, insightful and entertaining original science content on the web. Updated 6 days a week, our site includes breaking news, in-depth features, columns, reviews, including articles from Seed Magazine.’
• Sky and Telescope
  Information about matters astronomical and spatial.
• Yes Mag
  Canadian online science magazine geared for children. Requires Flash plug-in.

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