The purpose of this thread, is to provide and document known web sites that are free libraries of knowledge. Over time, when new sources are posted, this inital post may be updated by myself or my fellow moderators. PS: A special thanks to marathon, NAHTMMM, Astaroth, Maxwell Everett, The Listkeeper, Bulldog, Salia, ZanZokenN, John B and Storm.
Nanotechnology http://www.mrs.org/publications/bulletin/2004/apr/online_resources.html http://nanotech-now.com/nanotube-survey-april2003.htm http://cimesg1.epfl.ch/CIOL/
Language: www.merriam-webster.com www.urbandictionary.com Chemistry: http://www.psigate.ac.uk/newsite/reference/plambeck/chem2/p02071.htm <-- Good site dealing with electrochemistry; very useful. www.webelements.com http://www.chemdex.org/ <-- Good place to find links to all sorts of Chemistry goodness. http://www.chemistrycoach.com/home.htm <-- Has some useful articles/guides. http://www.dist214.k12.il.us/users/asanders/chemhome2.html
I know i asked this ages ago and there didnt seem an answer... but does anyone know of an oft updated, wordwide archeology news/magazine site. The only ones ive been able to find are from acheological organisations and they only tend to discuss their own work. An acheology site like spaceflightnow.com or space.com would be nice
Chemistry http://people.ouc.bc.ca/woodcock/molecule/Formula_Index.htm ^Another 2,000 or so molecular models . The vast majority include carbon atoms.
Again, thanks. Change Log: + added Storms links. + created Economics section. - deleted paranomal and pseudoscientific section.
Um, put this one under Philosophy I guess: http://utopia.nypl.org Images of utopian-related documents spanning centuries
Change Log +created politcal science section +added politcal links NB: NAHTMMM, I couldn't make heads or tail of that link. It looked like it was just paintings?
Tech Information Here below are a few places that I go for technology related information and resources. X-bit Laboratories - Information on the latest hardware and hardware news, with a very helpful Community Forum. The Inquirer - Don't let the names similarity to the tabloid fool you, this inquirer has very up-to-date information about happenings in the technology world. Anandtech - Similar to X-bit Laboratories, perhaps more well known. Lockergnome - Chock full of information for any Tech nerd, run by ex-Call for Help figure Chris Pirillo. Whatis.com - An IT encyclopedia. Newegg - Hardware for bargain prices, service can't be beat. Arstechnica - PC News and Reviews. Tom's Hardware Guide - The name says it all. Whois.sc - Domain name information and IP tracing. DynDNS - Free HTTP/FTP domain name service redirection. I use it for my remote desktop. If you have any others you'd like to suggest, just post them and I will add them to the list.
For fun with amateur and fringe sciences http://www.amasci.com For fun with potentially dangerous high voltage experiments and other fun things: http://www.amazing1.com
Medicine is an easy one, I regularly visit a majority of these sites. Some pretty amazingly useful info. MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine [SIZE=-1]The National Library of Medicine's authoritative and current database of health information for consumers and health professionals. medlineplus.gov/ [/SIZE]Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living ... [SIZE=-1]Mayo Clinic experts provide current medical information and news on health topics. www.mayoclinic.com [/SIZE]WebMD - Better Information. Better Health. [SIZE=-1]The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, ... www.webmd.com/ [/SIZE]Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com [SIZE=-1]Doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about your health concerns. www.medicinenet.com/[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1] [/SIZE]familydoctor.org - Health Information for the Whole Family [SIZE=-1]Health information for the whole family, from the American Academy of Family Physicians. www.familydoctor.org/[/SIZE]
Chemistry: http://www.ilpi.com/msds/index.html - Lots of links to MSDS sites (info for dealing with dangerous chemicals) Economics: http://www.oligopolywatch.com/ - News and statistics about businesses and industries Social Studies / Political Geography http://www.flags.net/index.php - Flags of the world