Science Literature

The Armchair Scientist -Updated monthly, this site fulfills their goal to "stimulate the quest for a new way to do science." Well presented.
Cool Site: March 1997

Medical Breakthroughs -Updated weekly, this site presents well presented and illustrated stories on important medical news.
Cool Site: October 1996

National Academy Press -Over 1,000 science and technology books online! Check out the "Reading Room." Be warned, you may find yourself spending many hours at this site.
Cool Site: October 1996

EurekAlert -This page describes itself as "...a comprehensive news server for up-to-date research in science, medicine, and technology." Along with news, the site contains an excellent resource directory.
Cool Site: August 1996

Popular Science -Highlights from the well known magazine are available here at "popsci.com."
Cool Site: August 1996

Discover Magazine -The well-known science magazine on the web. The same great stories, but no photos. Nevertheless, it is well organized and even has an area for educators.
Cool Site: June 1996

SCIENCE Magazine On-Line -Search or browse current or back issues in this well-designed web site. Issues go back to June 1995.
Cool Site: February 1996

Skeptical Inquirer -The home page for the Skeptical Inquirer Magazine. Published by the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranomal, the Skeptical Inquirer is busy "separating fact from myth in the flood of occultism and pseudoscience on the scene today."
Cool Site: January 1996

New Scientist -An excellent collection of resources for the science enthusiast. Be forewarned it does require registration (although it's free). The site includes articles, book reviews, and even a list of the top ten science sites on the web. Sound familiar? We made the list, so I guess it's ok.
Cool Site: December 1995

The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin -The complete text to "The Origin of Species." Also includes a pointer to the complete text of "The Voyage of the Beagle."
Cool Site: December 1995


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