Reference Databases for Science


Gale Virtual Reference Library: Science
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryA collection of full-text science encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.


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National Geographic Magazine
National GeographicThe flagship publication of the National Geographic Society, publishing articles on interesting people, places, customs, activities and nature on a worldwide scale, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Browse or search full text from 1999 to current.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

Popular Science Magazine
Popular ScienceA consumer publication focusing on science. Features articles on robotics, aviation and space, science and technology, computers and software, automotive and home technology, medicine and health, and electronics. Browse or search full text from 1983 to current.
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Psychology Today Magazine
Psychology TodayA bimonthly popular magazine of psychology that contains articles on current issues in human behavior, written for the nonprofessional reader. Includes self-help articles and tests, book reviews and opinion columns. Browse or search full text from 1992 to current.
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Science in Context
Science in ContextIncludes thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations from over 300 magazines and academic journals.



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