BCS: Scientific Literature: Library Tutorial: Web Resources

Science.gov searches over 60 databases and over 2200 selected websites from 15 federal agencies, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information including research and development results. Topics Include: Agriculture & Food, Applied Science & Technologies, Astronomy & Space, Biology & Nature, Computers, Communication & Mathematics, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Energy & Energy Conservation, Environment & Environmental Quality, Health & Medicine, Physics & Chemistry, Natural Resources & Conservation, Science Education

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950. The site contains links to brief articles updating the most recent "Discoveries" funded by the organization in Biology, Environment, Physics, Astronomy, and more. in Bio

The Ecosystem Biological Resources Discipline (BRD) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) works with others to provide the scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation's biological resources. Includes information and reports on a broad range of biological topics such as invasive species, aquatic management, and taxonomies.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. This site provides information on their projects, publications and recent news.

NIFA—a federal agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)—is part of USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area. The agency administers federal funding to address the agricultural issues impacting people’s daily lives and the nation’s future. Topics include: Biotechnology, Animals, Health, Natural Resources, Food Science, Plants, and Farming.