Reference

Science and Technology

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* Agriculture
* Aquaculture and Fishing
* Associations and Institutes
* Astronomy & Space
* Biology
* Building and Construction
* Chemistry
* Climate Change
* Computers
* Earthquakes and Tsunamis
* Energy
* Engineering
* Environment
* Forestry and Arboriculture
* Genetic Modification
* Horticulture
* Living World
* Magazines
* Mathematics
* Measurements and Unit Conversion
* Mining & Minerals
* News
* Patents and Intellectual Property
* Physics
* Research Bodies
* Standards
* Timber and Wood Technology
* Transport
* Volcanoes
* Weather
* Zoos, Botanic Gardens and Wildlife Parks

Sites

* Academic Research Library
Search for coverage of a broad range of subjects including arts, business, children, education, general interest, health, humanities, international, law, military, multicultural, psychology, sciences, social sciences, and women's interests. Coverage: 1971 - present
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* AccessScience
The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology online.
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* New Book of Popular Science
Science for school students, plus Science in the News for Schools: Resource for school projects: includes articles on science, technology, and medical topics, from Grolier Online.
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* ProQuest Science Journals
ProQuest Science Journals is a growing collection which currently offers over 250 current publications in full text
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* Science Reference Center
Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered 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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* CDs, Super Glue, and Salsa: How Everyday Products Are Made: Series 3
Provides coverage of household and high-interest products. Alphabetically arranged entries illuminate the secrets behind the manufacture of a product through the details of its history, including who invented it and why; how it was developed and how it works; how and from what it is made; how the product might be used in the future Ed. Mei Ling Rein. Detroit: U*X*L, 2003.
From The Gale Virtual Reference Library.
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* FindNZarticles
Index to magazines newspapers and journals. Includes records from the Papers index - Christchurch City Libraries, Southern regional news index - Dunedin Public Libraries, Publications database - Landcare Research NZ Ltd and Index New Zealand - National Library of New Zealand, and other New Zealand Science indexes, and Te Ao Hou, Te Māori and Te Kaunihera Māori. Index only.
* The New Penguin Dictionary of Science
Published by Penguin Books, 1998 Electronic Resource from Credo reference.
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* Science & Technology @ Te Puna Web Directory
* Science @ Credo referenceplus
A collection of reference books covering Science.
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* Science @ Oxford Reference Online
A collection of reference books covering Science.
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* Science and Technology @ localeye
A comprehensive listing of links to scientific and technology organisations in Canterbury.
From localeye - Your online guide to Christchurch and Canterbury.
* Science and Technology Research in Canterbury @ localeye
A comprehensive listing of links to research organisations and programmes in the region.
From localeye - Your online guide to Christchurch and Canterbury.
* Science of Everyday Things.
Expands on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a straightforward, step-by-step approach. Presents theories in their everyday applications for further understanding. Ed. Neil Schlager. Detroit: Gale, 2002.
From The Gale Virtual Reference Library.
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* Technology @ Credo referenceplus
A collection of reference books covering Technology.
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* ABC Science Online
An online gateway to science, featuring programs from ABC radio and TV as well as original online material including a daily science news service, fortnightly features and forums.
* Biosphere New Zealand : biotech for a new world
initiative of New Zealand's biotechnology industry that showcases businesses and highlights investment opportunities in New Zealand's rapidly growing biotechnology sector.
* Biotechnology Learning Hub
Explores New Zealand's world-class biotechnology sectors and provides resources to support biotechnology teaching and learning in our schools. From Ministry of Research, Science and Technology.
* Brian Mason Scientific & Technical Trust
For the advancement of scientific and technical objectives in canterbury and westland,new zealand
* e=mc squared: the story of the universe
E=mc² pays tribute to the three major insights into the workings of the Universe published by Albert Einstein 100 years ago in 1905.
* Einstein Year - a year celebrating physics
* Eric Weisstein's World of Science
* Everyday Mysteries
Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to everyday phenomena that we often take for granted. All of the questions were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library Of Congresses? Science Reference Services.
* Evolution for teaching
This website has been developed to provide a web based resource for use by New Zealand secondary teachers, especially in the science fields of evolution and geological time.
* Foundation for Research Science & Technology Tuapapa Rangahau Putaiao
Responsible for investment of public funds in research, science, technology and engineering. It is also responsible for providing independent policy advice on science and technology to Government, and encouraging technological innovation through the Technology New Zealand scheme.
* GeoNet
monitoring geological hazards (earthquake, volcano, landslide and tsunami) in New Zealand.
* How Stuff Works
Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works, or what gears do, or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? A great place to learn how things work in the world around you. Good for science projects.
* IPENZ Engineering Heritage
IPENZ has an active programme for the identification and promotion of New Zealand’s engineering heritage. The objective of this Heritage Programme is to inspire and teach present and future generations about New Zealand's engineering heritage by preserving the legacy of the past through its identification, maintenance and promotion.
* The Last Word
Questions & answers on everyday scientific phenomena. From the New Scientist. Includes answers to questions like "Why don't animals wear glasses?"
* Ministry of Research, Science & Technology (MORST) Te Manatu Putaiao
focuses on four key goal areas for research and innovation: knowledge, economic, social and environmental. The website also provides links to Crown research institutes and other research organisations in New Zealand.
* National Science Digital Library
The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) is an online library for education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. From the National Science Foundation
* National Science-Technology Roadshow Trust
* New Scientist Book Reviews
* New Zealand International Science Festival Inc.
* Resources for Learning
Resources for Learning is a collection of activities, articles, evidence and analysis and more, for educators, families, students and anyone interested in teaching or learning about science From the American Museum of Natural History
* Science @ Studyit: for NCEA students
Studyit is an online learning environment for NCEA science students.
* Science Bulletins
Travel to the cutting edge with Science Bulletins. Learn about recent discoveries in biodiversity, Earth science, and astronomy and see how scientists are using new technologies to study space and our dynamic Earth. From the American Museum of Natural History
* Science Learning Hub
Explores New Zealand's world-class research, science and technology sectors and provides resources to support science teaching and learning in our schools. From Ministry of Research, Science and Technology.
* Science New Zealand.
Represents New Zealand’s nine Crown Research Institutes. Information about what they do, current research and opportunities for development and partnerships.
* Technological Innovation in New Zealand
History of technology in New Zealand. From the development of hydro-electric schemes to the Hamilton Jet, it has wide coverage, references are given and it even covers current innovations.
* Technology New Zealand
Technology New Zealand, part of the Foundation for Research Science and Technology, helps businesses develop and adopt new technology and encourages innovation. Useful site with links to experts, training and useful guides on topics such as patents, intellectual property, joint venturing.
* The Why files
The Science behind the News.