Online research & information

Student Center (Environmental Protection Agency)  
http://www.epa.gov/students
Need an idea for a science project? This Environmental Protection Agency site gives students the ability to explore a wide range of environmental issues.
Visits: 1971

Envirofacts (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)  
http://www.epa.gov/enviro/index.html
Your one-stop source for environmental info, direct from the EPA. Customize your search for your region, interest area, create reports, even generate environmental maps!
Visits: 1812

Global health.gov (US Dept of Health and Human Services)  
http://www.globalhealth.gov/
A healthy America depends on a healthy world. Global health.gov is a government web directory for finding information about global health and the link between domestic and international health issues. (Sponsored by HHS)
Visits: 1802

Science.gov (USA.gov for Science)  
http://www.science.gov
Science.gov is the gateway to reliable information about science from across the federal government. Created by a partnership of 10 major science agencies, it's a great academic resource for students in any scientific or technical field!
Visits: 1242

US National Arboretum  
http://www.usna.usda.gov
The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum is to conduct research, provide education, and to conserve and display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants to enhance the environment.
Visits: 1214

Federal Archeology Program (US Dept of Interior)  
http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeology
A wealth of resources about public archeology projects in the U.S. sponsored by federal, tribal and state or local governments. Find volunteer opportunities, career information, online exhibits, and much more!
Visits: 1148

FrogWeb - Amphibian Declines (Natl Biological Information Infrastructure)  
http://www.frogweb.gov
FrogWeb is a collaborative effort by many government agencies and other partners to inform, document, and share information about amphibian declines and deformities in the U.S. Volunteers are needed to help monitor amphibian populations.
Visits: 921

Health Information (Natl Institutes of Health)  
http://health.nih.gov
A great starting place to explore the many programs and the wealth of health information offered to the public by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH Publications, hotlines, special programs, and other resources are all here.
Visits: 636

US National Library of Medicine (NLM)  
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
Explore the National Library of Medicine's web site! Every significant program of the world's largest biomedical library is represented here, from medical history to biotechnology.
Visits: 532

Diseases and Conditions (Centers for Disease Control)   
http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec8000e035
Do you want to get information on a particular health concern or disease? Use this alphabetized index of health and disease information from the Centers for Disease Control.
Visits: 511

National Park Service Data Clearinghouse (Natl Park Service)  
http://www.nps.gov/gis/data_info/
NPS' Data Clearinghouse provides links to a wealth of scientific data related to the National Parks, including geographic information systems (GIS) data, metadata, an Interactive Map Center, and much more. Great resource for academic research.
Visits: 464

FuelEconomy.Gov   
http://www.fueleconomy.gov
Find the cheapest gas in your area, then get tips for using less of it! Compare the fuel economy of vehicles, learn about hybrids and other new fuel technologies, and why saving fuel is important. Co-sponsored by the US Dept of Energy & the EPA.
Visits: 423

Gateway to Digital Media (US Fish & Wildlife Service)   
http://images.fws.gov
The Gateway to Digital Media currently contains the National Image Library, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's online collection of public domain still photographs. Watch for additional media collections to be added in the future!
Visits: 418

National Geologic Map Database (US Geological Survey)  
http://ngmdb.usgs.gov
This USGS website can help you find printed or digital maps and related data for: geology, hazards, earth resources, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, paleontology, and marine geology. A fascinating resource!
Visits: 377

USDA PLANTS Database (US Dept of Agriculture)  
http://plants.usda.gov
USDA's PLANTS Database is a single source of standardized information about plants, including names, automated tools, identification info, species abstracts, distributional data, crop info, checklists, growth data, and much more!
Visits: 336

Subject Portals (US Dept of Energy)  
http://www.osti.gov/subjectportals
The Dept of Energy's 10 subject-specific portals provide full-text scientific/technical reports, links to journal literature, & other information sources pertaining to Photovoltaics, Geothermal Energy, Hydrogen Energy, Wind Energy, and more.
Visits: 336

National Center for Biotechnology Info (Natl Library of Medicine)  
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The Natl Center for Biotechnology Info (NCBI) is a national resource for molecular biology information, and you can access its database of scientific literature, molecular structures, and the use of genes & protein sequences on this site.
Visits: 328

Forest Service Database (US Forest Service)  
http://fsinfo.fs.fed.us/cgi-bin/gw_43_0/chameleon
One-stop access to Forest Service publications, including more than 180,000 searchable links to Forest Service literature and 55,000 links to research publications dating back to 1904.
Visits: 315

AIRNOW (US Environmental Protection Agency)  
http://cfpub.epa.gov/airnow/index.cfm?action=airnow.main
Quality of air means quality of life! Real-time air pollution data from EPA, plus information about the public health effects of air pollution, and what steps you can take to reduce pollution.
Visits: 313

ClinicalTrials.gov (Natl Institutes of Health )  
http://clinicaltrials.gov
Ever wonder how new medications or treatments are tested? Looking for alternative treatments for a disease or condition? Search this NIH database for clinical trials seeking volunteers to help test new treatments for specific health issues.
Visits: 226