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SCIENCE ON THE WEB

A glacier retreating northward into this pass through the Cobequid Mountains paused about 13,000 years ago and its meltwalter deposited gravelly masses. This image comes from the Canadian Landscapes Photo Collection.  
The following list is comprised of links to science and research-oriented sites. Happy surfing!

Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences: A a non-profit association comprised of universities, colleges, government labs and other institutions in Atlantic Canada with the goal to advance science and technology through education and public awareness.

Banting Research Foundation: Foundation supporting medical research in Canada.

Bedford Institute of Oceanography: Canada's largest centre for ocean research and first major federal centre devoted to oceanography.

BBC: Latest developments in science as reported by BBC News.

Canadian Institutes for Health Research: The Government of Canada's health research funding agency.

Canada Foundation for Innovation: An independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure.

Canadian Geographic: Wildlife stories from the magazine.

Canadian Landscapes Photo Collection: A fascinating library of landscape images from the Geological Survey of Canada. Searchable by region.

Clean Nova Scotia: A nonprofit group working to inspire environmental change in Nova Scotians in areas of climate, energy, solid waste and water.

Discover: News on the mind and brain, medicine, space, technology, ancient life and the environment.

Discovery Canada: Canadian TV channel that is home to the show, Daily Planet.  

The first American woman in space, Kathryn Sullivan received her doctorate in geology from Dalhousie University. Check out her story through the website, Women of NASA. (NASA)
Discovery Centre: A not-for-profit charitable organization located in Halifax with a mission to stimulate interest, enjoyment and understanding of science and technology.

Discovery Channel News: Top science news stories on animals, archaeology, dinosaurs, health, space, technology, history, and the Earth are delivered daily.  

Earth and Moon Viewer: Cool satellite pictures of our favourite planet and its constant companion.

Ecology Action Centre: Nonprofit group works to build a healthier, more sustainable Nova Scotia.

Environment Canada: Should you bring an umbrella? Check today's weather.

Geological Survey of Canada: Canada's marine geoscience facility.

Health Canada: Health Canada depends on a strong foundation of science and research to fulfill its mission — helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.

Heart and Stroke Foundation: Research programs of Canada's Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Human Genome Project: A project to identify all 80,000 to 100,000 human genes in DNA

Let's Talk Science: A group which strives to improve science literacy through leadership, innovative educational programs, research and advocacy.

NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Agency website, with many cool features including the latest images from Mars.

National Geographic: Highlights, photographs and video clips tied to National Geographic Magazine.

National Research Council: Canada's premier science and technology research organization.

Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada: NSERC’s role is to make investments in people, discovery and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.

Nature: A weekly science magazine.

Neuroguide: Website with neuroscience links, including the Neuroanatomy Atlases of Animals.

Nova Scotia Health Research Council: Fostering health research throughout the province by assisting, collaborating with and funding individuals and organizations conducting health research.

Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History: Nova Scotia's museum on the province's natural history.

Nova Scotia Nature Trust: Formed in 1994 by a group of Nova Scotians who foresaw the wisdom of conserving the province's increasingly threatened ecologically significant lands.

Petroleum Research Atlantic Canada: An organization that fosters petroleum-related research and development in Atlantic Canada.

Scientific American: Science articles.

The Scientist: The magazine of the life sciences.

Seaside: A website by the Nova Scotia Museum on marine ecology and related issues.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada: Arm's-length federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities.

Smithsonian: Website for museum located in Washington, D.C. and other affiliated museums.

The Why Files: Delving into the science behind the headlines.

Women of NASA: Kathy Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, is a Dalhousie science grad.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Animation and videos from expeditions.