As researchers heavily involved in fine-tuned subject areas, it's sometimes behooves you to learn something new. Below are three ways to find out about other science topics.
For example, maybe you need a refresher on Wind Chill. Or do you know about the physics of sandcastles or the origins of Hoodoos?
Science File
Listed as the internet's "most comprehensive science reference website" it includes Book Reviews, Science News Feeds, Articles, Forums, Events and more. Members can also submit book reviews, add items to the science events calendar and submit sites to the directory.
ScienceResearch.com
Deep Web federated searching that includes blogs, wikis and more. Over 300 authoritative science and technology collections, including science.gov, e-print network, can be searched simultaneously
ScienceIQ.com
contains high-quality, enjoyable, science education. The site includes "fascinating and engaging science facts daily and brings a focused approach to online learning. We've avoided trying to be an all-inclusive web portal and bring you a focused and targeted learning environment."
Common Chemistry
CAS Registry Number and Chemical Name search for approximately 7,800 chemicals
Chemical Structure Lookup Service
Search by molecular structure files (SDF, SMILES, and many other formats), Optical Structure Recognition, and chemical structure
Chemical Structure Search
Locate substances by chemical structure by drawing a structure or structure fragment in the editor (ChemSynthesis)
ChemSynthesis Database
Search for substances by IUPAC, full and partial trade name, InChIKey, CAS Registry Number, molecular formula, molecular weight and journal title
eMolecules
Search by drawing, text, SMILES, and more
NIST Chemistry WebBook
Contains chemical and physical property data organized by chemical species
Periodic Table - ChemiPlus
Use this visual table to determine element properties, including energies, reactions, conductivity, abundance and more