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- Email-a-Vairo Librarian: vairolibrary@psu.edu
- Phone-a-Vairo Librarian: 610.892.1380
- Text-a-Vairo Librarian: 610.314.7890
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Browse these science oriented magazines
- Discover Magazine
Science for the curious - Diversity in STEAM Magazine
brings STEM programs and educational, business, and employment opportunities to all minorities and diverse cultures. - National WildlifeRead fascinating articles about nature and see stunning images from National Wildlife magazine.
- New Scientist
what’s new in science – and why it matters - Popular Mechanics
DIY projects, gadget news, test drives of new cars and leading edge science - Popular Science
The Future Now - Scientific American
The Science That Matters
Background Information
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new windowA collection of over 1,000 reference resources. A great place to start for background knowledge, but this should not be your only resource.
Any of the following are not credible or authoritative sources and will not be accepted:
(Hint: stay away from these types of websites in other classes, too.)
- Wikipedia, and any other site with "wiki" in the URL
- Articles on Science Daily
- Any website with "geek" in the URL, such as wisegeek.com
- Any online encyclopedias (Brittanica.com, encyclopedia.com, etc.)
- Gale Virtual Reference Library is OK
- Anything from a website with a URL containing k12.us, anything “kids” or “kidz”
- These additional sites: How Stuff Works, Windows to the Universe, Watts Up With That?
For this assignment - no books! This includes not using book reviews. (Use books and book reviews in other classes).
Do not use Letters to the Editor or opinion pieces from newspapers/magazines.
Web Sources
General Sources on the Web:
- New York Times via ProQuestUse this link to access the New York Times via ProQuest and avoid the 10 article per month paywall.
- Google Advanced SearchExperiment with Google's Advanced Search Engine to find sources, but be sure that the sources are current, reliable, and authoritative.
- Google NewsFind news sources from Google, but be sure they are valid and reliable. Use the CRAP Test to be sure.
General Science and Earth Science Sources:
- EOS Earth & Space Science NewsLatest news and updates from the Earth and space sciences. Eos is the leading source for trustworthy news and perspectives about the Earth and space sciences and their impact
- The Guardian: Climate ChangeNews from The Guardian (U.S. Edition) about climate change.
- The Guardian: EnvironmentNews from The Guardian (U.S. Edition) regarding the environment
- EnsiaEnsia is an independent, nonprofit magazine presenting new perspectives on environmental challenges and solutions to a global audience.
- Inside Climate NewsA Pulitzer Prize-winning, non-profit, non-partisan news organization dedicated to covering climate change, energy and the environment.
- JSTOR Daily Science & TechnologyJSTOR Daily offers analysis of news, tapping into scholarship on JSTOR, a digital library of academic journals.
- New York Times: ClimateArticles published in the New York Times relating to climate
- New York Times: EarthNews about Earth, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
- New York Times: ScienceArticles published in the New York Times relating to all fields of science.
- Science News: Earth and EnvironmentArticles about earth and the environment from Science News, a magazine of the society for science and the public.
- Stanford University Earth MattersScience and insights for people who care about Earth, its resources and its environment
- Yale Environment360Online magazine published by Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies & Yale University. Offers opinion, analysis, reporting and debate on global environmental issues.
Energy Specific Sources:
- The Conversation: Environment + EnergyNonprofit, independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of experts for the public good.
- Ensia: EnergyEnsia is an independent, nonprofit magazine presenting new perspectives on environmental challenges and solutions to a global audience. These stories are about energy.
- Grist: Climate & EnergyGrist is an independent news source focusing on climate, social justice, and sustainability issues. Follow this link to find articles published by Grist about climate and energy topics.
- The Guardian: EnergyNews from The Guardian (U.S. Edition) regarding energy, including alternative energy sources.
- IEEE Spectrum: EnergyThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers publication with articles focused on energy.
- New York Times: Energy and PowerNew York Times articles about energy and power, including commentary and archival articles
- New York Times: Energy EfficiencyNews about Energy Efficiency, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
- New York Times: Solar EnergyNews about Solar Energy, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times
- New York Times: Wind PowerNews about Wind Power, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
- Scientific American: EnergyArticles published in Scientific American focused on energy.
- Stanford University Earth Matters: EnergyScience and insights focused on energy related issues.
- State Impact Pennsylvania: Energy, Environment, EconomyCollaborative reporting from NPR stations on the commonwealth's energy economy.
- The Washington Post: Energy and Environment NewsNews related to energy and the environment printed in the Washington Post.
- Yale Environment 360: EnergyOnline magazine published by Yale. Offers opinion, analylsis, reporting and debate on energy issues.