Best of the Web - What's New in Science For 1/3/2007

Top > Science > Agriculture

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Information on research, technology, programs and policies for food security system and environmental health innovations.
National Institute of Agricultural Botany - Plant science research organization focuses on parental plant breeding material, research, and training in plant genetic resources.
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Displays organization that oversees studies on issues of agricultural production and natural resources development.

Top > Science > Agriculture > Animals > Insects > Beekeeping > Associations

American Beekeeping Federation - Aims to ensure the purity of honey in the market. Serves as information resource to the beekeeping industry.
Central Beekeepers Alliance - Dedicated to the promotion of beekeeping in the province and encourage people to be a part of the team.
Collin County Hobby Beekeepers' Association - Promotes the art of beekeeping, the benefits of the usage of honey everyday, and the importance of addressing bee related problems.
National Honey Board - Features research conducted and promotion programs that maintain and expand foreign markets for honey.
Ontario Beekeepers' Association - Provincial organization takes beekeepers concerns and organizes beekeeping, queen rearing, and pest management.
Pawtuckaway Beekeepers' Association - Features this group that meets to learn, discuss, and promote beekeeping and honey production.

Top > Science > Agriculture > Conferences

European Pesticide Residue Workshop - Conference focused on the presentation and discussion of latest concepts and developments in the area of pesticide residues in food and drink.
Horizons in Livestock Sciences - Information about the conference, its program, speakers, social events and theme. Registration and accommodation details included.
International Plat Breeding Symposium - International forum dedicated to discussing a wide range of plant breeding topics. Includes details on program and committees.
Organic Farming and European Rural Development (May 30-31, 2006) - Congress devoted to organic farming. Presents program details, exhibitions, and registration.
Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural and Natural Resource Management (Tropentag) - Annual conference serves as network for information exchange on various global challenges.

Top > Science > Agriculture > Conferences > Past_Events

Advanced Analysis - Exploring Biological Systems in Food (September 3-7, 2003) - Conference focused on discussing various methods for advancing food quality. Presents program committee, speakers and proceedings.
AFoT (November 27-28, 2003) - Workshop focused on discussing information technologies and computing techniques devoted to the agro-food sector.
The Quality of Fresh and Processed Citrus Fruits (October 10-11, 2002) - Convention of researchers, private partners and political officials focused on improving citrus quality and other processed products.
Vision 2020 Sustainable Food Conference (September 4-6, 2001) - Conference focused on sustainable food security for year 2020. Presents program particulars, organizers, and publications.
World Food Summit (June 10-13, 2002) - Features archived data from conference documents dedicated to addressing food problems in the world.

Top > Science > Agriculture > Databases

Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA) - Searchable database for research information on different agriculture-related topics.
Agricultural Information and Documentation System of the Americas - Access to library featuring a wide array of agriculture-related information.
Anancy Virtual Resource Center - Resource for a wide range of information addressing various agricultural needs in many countries.
USDA Current Research Information System - Shows updates on research and education projects focused on agriculture, food and nutrition, and forestry.
FAO Country Profiles and Mapping Information System - Access to information from the Food and Agriculture Organization. With featured profiles and news archives.
FAOSTAT - Access to different statistical data which pertains to food and agriculture.
National Ag Safety Database - Serves as information and educational resource on different agricultural topics.
National Agricultural Statistics Service - Portal to statistical data for agricultural chemical use.
USDA National Agricultural Library - Aims to advance public information on different agriculture areas.

Top > Science > Agriculture > Directories

AgricultureInformation.com - Information resource for different agriculture businesses worldwide.
Agriscape - Searchable database featuring different areas in agriculture. Discussion forums also presented.
AgriWeb Canada - Serves as access to information related to food, agriculture, and natural resources in Canada.
Plant Link Library - Resource for plant science information as well as related links.

Top > Science > Agriculture > Education

Agriculture in the Classroom - Grassroots program aims to advance student awareness on agriculture's role in the economy and society.
EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source - collection of information pertaining to sustainable agriculture, our environment and natural resources.
International Center for Agricultural Education - International study center devoted to agricultural education and extension.

Top > Science > Agriculture > Education > Cooperative_Extension

Iowa State University Extension to Agriculture and Natural Resources - Access to extension news, success stories, and field works.
Purdue University Extension - Cooperative extension serves as resource for scientific research-based information and education.
Texas Cooperative Extension - Program established to provide hands-on education based on university research.
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension - Provides research-based education and information to many New Hampshire residents.
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service - University program offers educational programs and research-based information to Arkansas citizens.

Top > Science > Math > Chaos_and_Fractals > Software

Easy Fractal for Macintosh - Shows the most important functions of easy fractal. With downloads, galleries, and contact information.
Ephemera - Information about a game which tests reflexes and route planning upon steering a bike around a grid. Includes downloads and a manual.
Fractal Links - Amazing Seattle Fractals - Provides information on how to create personal fractal art, downloads, and galleries. With related links and contact details.
Fractal Morphing Screen Saver - Features beautiful morphing and fractal deformation and has a lot of settings. Includes history, pictures, and purchasing information.
Fractal terrain generation software - Provides a software for rendering galaxies and nebulae. With galleries, examples, and related links.

Top > Science > Math > Chaos_and_Fractals > Software > Tutorials

FRACTINT PHC tutorial - Provides information about the assignment statements. With examples, notes, limitations, and a conclusion.
Tim's Sterlingware Tutorial - Provides a short tutorial in understanding fractal math. With galleries and contact details.
Ultra Fractal Jump Start Tutorial - Information about the ability to create and merge layers like Photoshop. With images and properties window.

Top > Science > Math > Combinatorics

ArXiv Front: CO Combinatorics - Features information about the new articles, cross-listings, revisions, and calendar of acitivities. With subscription details.
CATS: Combinatorial Algorithms Test Sets - Information contains sample of problems, general software resources, methodologies, and latest changes.
Combinatorial Catalogues - Presents catalogs of interesting combinatorial objects, like graphs, designs, and geometries. With other information.
The Combinatorial Object Server - Provides different formats that include well-known correspondences and representations of the objects. With details on additional icon explanation.
The Combinatorial Object Server - Features information about the general reference works, research expositions, and explicit machine computation and programs.
The Combinatorics Net - Publishes contributions to combinatorial mathematics. With seminars, math resources, and journals' information.
The Cutting Sticks Problem - Shows some problems for samples, collection of postings and mails, algorithms, and possible proofs.
East Side, West Side - Provides a set of lecture notes about the generation of combinatorial objects and maple programming.
Encyclopedia of Combinatorial Structures - Focuses on the sequences in the context of decomposable combinatorial structure. With examples and related links.
Enumeration of the Binary Trees - Information includes math formulas, explanation on the construction of a generating function. With references.
Extremal Combinatorics - Devotes to the modern linear algebra and probabilistic methods. With a list of additional topics and related links.
G-Systems - Features a simple algorithm for a generation of musical structure. Includes elementary definitions and examples.
Lectures in Combinatorics - Contains elementary definitions, examples, illustrations, and references.
The Math Forum Math Library - Combinatorics - Contains various mathematics topics, resource types, and educational levels. Includes related links.

Top > Science > Math > Combinatorics > Events > Calendars

Conferences in Combinatorics and Related Areas - Presents an archive of past conferences, main conference list, and the participating institutions. With other sources of information.
Conferences on Combinatorics - Shows a schedule of upcoming conferences. With information on the location and contact details.
Forthcoming Conferences in Discrete and Applicable Mathematics - Presents information on conferences and other meetings in discrete mathematics and algorithms. With upcoming schedules and related websites.
Links to Combinatorial Conferences - Provides a list of conferences in 2006 and 2007, with conference archives. Includes various math discussions and related links.

Top > Science > Math > Combinatorics > Journals

Annals of Combinatorics - Publishes research announcements, book reviews, and revealing and inspiring expositions. With contact information.
British Combinatorial Bulletin - Provides details of activities in combinatorial mathematics in Britain. With related links, meetings, and maintained lists.
Designs, Codes and Cryptography - Contains publication of surveys and original papers in the designated areas. With articles and editorial board.
Discrete Mathematics - Shows recent research results, product description, subscription information, and a biography. With contact details.
Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science - Features open journal systems, registration information, proceedings, and registration details.
The Electronic Journal of Combinatorics - Journal information includes the editorial board, about the authors, mirror sites, and its purposes. Includes surveys and related links.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Agencies

Department of Planning and Infrastructure - Department features aviation, city and regional planning, green transport solutions, licensing services, pastoral leases, publications and employment.
Instituto de Pesquisa o Planejamento Urbano de Curitiba - Institutional mission is to coordinate the city's urban planning and monitoring process, and conducts sustainable development through compatible actions between the city and its metropolitan area.
Senate Department of Urban Development - Ideal tool for locating large office spaces in prime areas features planning, building, housing, environment, monuments, exhibitions and updates.
Urban Renewal Authority - Presents links to strategy and planning, redevelopment, rehabilitation, revitalization, projects, news and notices, FAQs and job opportunities.
KZN Provincial Planning and Development Commission - Seeks to achieve viable and equitable planning and development for the benefit of the populace in KwaZulu-Nata.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Agencies > United_States

Birmingham Metropolitan Planning Organization - Responsible for comprehensive transportation planning features public involvement, transportation studies and projects, transit planning, documents and maps.
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission - Contains links to organization, membership, governance, work program, community development, environmental management and geographic information system.
Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization - Focuses on establishing comprehensive, coordinated and continuing transportation planning process for all Yuma County.
Michigan Area Council of Governments - Features links to meeting agendas, opportunities, transportation, transit, environmental planning, economic development and census data center.
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission - Regional council of local governments serves the three counties of northwest Indiana provides forum, general information and archives.
Myrtle Creek Planning Department - Presents links to public hearing notes, ordinances and by-laws, application deadline and hearing schedule, plans, handbook and zoning.
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development - Displays publications, administrative rules, offices, state statutes, goals, news and events, public meetings, grants, urban and rural issues, and links.
Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization - Provides links to activities, newsroom, consultants, library, news, agendas and minutes, events and transport links.
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission - Promotes mutual cooperation of its 19 municipalities to facilitate the appropriate development and preservation of the region's physical and human resources.
Department of Development and Environmental Services - Agency issues building and land use permits for properties located in unincorporated King County and enforces county land use and building codes.
Spokane County Washington - Dedicated to preserving and enhancing the public health, safety and welfare by guiding the physical growth of Spokane County and provides safety and compatibility in the built environment.
Office of Planning, District of Colombia - Highlights services information, newsroom, FAQs, plans, data, publications, programs and historic preservation.
Oahu metropolitan Planning - Responsible for coordinating transportation planning on Oahu focuses upon the development of plans and programs to produce an integrated inter-modal surface transportation system.
National Capital Planning Commission - Features commission meeting information, news, planning initiatives, commission actions, publications, press releases and information for submitting agencies.
Regional Planning Commission - Policy-making body where legally binding decisions regarding the development of the entire region provides neutral venue to discuss regional issues.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Agencies > United_States > Florida

First Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization - Independent regional transportation planning agency provides regional forum and features news, meeting and events, modes, plans, documents and computer services.
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council - Council presents announcements, council members, departments, meetings, calendar, special products, publications and links.
Volusia County Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy-making board comprises of representatives from local government and transportation authorities that review transportation issues.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Agencies > United_States > Tennessee

Metropolitan Planning Development, Nashville and Davidson County - Department provides education, information, recommendation and leadership products to citizens of Nashville.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Agencies > United_States > Texas

Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization - Responsible for the continuous and comprehensive transportation planning process in Williamson, Travis and Hays counties.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Organizations

Australian Institute of Urban Studies - Independent, not-profit organization concerns on all aspects of urban affairs.
California Planning Roundtable - Provides forum for prominent planners to exercise creativity and leadership in promoting understanding of California's critical public policy issues and recommending action.
Brunner Loeb Forum - Interactive program initiates and fosters national dialogue on the most important issues facing the nation’s cities.
Center for Rural Planning - Non-profit organization supports and assists communities in planning for change basing on community visions, natural resources and economic sustainability.
Citistates Group - Journalist team focuses on metropolitan regions and publishes series of critical issues facing the entire six-state region in New England.
Scotland’s Community Planning - Provides resources, support and information on community planning and focuses on community planning framework and process.
English Historic Towns Forum - Informs about the community's events and publications that focuse on perennial and topical issues, and offers strong platform from which to lobby policy makers on behalf of historic towns and cities.
International Making Cities Livable Conferences - Responsible for the livability of cities to exchange experiences, ideas and expertise.
Local Government Commission - Non-profit organization working to build livable communities and provides links to information clearinghouse, events, services, resources and news.
Metropolis - Features news, standing commissions, training institute, activities, general information, meetings and contact.
Michigan Land Use Institute - Approach to economic development strengthens communities, enhances opportunity, and protects the state's natural resources.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Organizations > Professional_Associations

Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians - Dedicated to the promotion and welfare of planning technician and technology professionals throughout Canada.
Florida Planning and Zoning Association - Statewide non-profit organization comprises of people dedicated to planning and developing a quality Florida.
Hong Kong Institute of Planners - Professional body represents planners in Hong Kong and promotes development to raise the status of town planning profession.
International Federation for Housing and Planning - Worldwide network of professionals representing the broad field of housing and planning organizes wide range of activities and creates opportunities for international exchange of knowledge.
International Society of City and Regional Planners - Presents vision of bringing together qualified planners in an international network, news, events, publications and member profiles.
Irish Planning Institute - Independent professional body represents the majority of professional planners in the physical and environmental planning in Ireland.
Malaysian Institute of Planners - Promotes the science and art of town planning for the benefit of the public, and provides magazine, journal, convention and career opportunities.
National Association of County Planners - Organization dedicated to shaping the future of America through county planning and primarily accomplishes this through sharing knowledge, experience and expertise.
New Zealand Planning Institute - Dedicated to the advancing the theory and practice of planning, and encourages planning excellence.
Planners Network - Association of professionals, academics and students in physical, social, economic, and environmental planning in urban and rural areas promotes fundamental change in our political and economic systems.
Planning Institute of Australia - Non-profit association represents professions in planning Australia’s cities, towns, regions and places.
Planning Officers Society - Society represents senior professionals and managers of planning functions in the English local authorities.
Royal Town Planning Institute - Dynamic organization leads the way in the creation of places and combines awareness of the competing pressures on built environment, and promotes good planning.
South African Planners - Provides links to the South African council for town and regional planners, South African planning institute and association, and the association of consulting town and regional planners of South African.
Town and Country Planning Association - Independent charity working improves the art and science of town planning, puts social justice and environment at the heart of policy debate.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Organizations > Professional_Associations > American_Planning_Association

Alabama Chapter - Features member services, planner, job line, resources, events and announcements, workshops and conferences.
Alaska American Planning Association - Promotes knowledge of planning techniques and experience, fosters intercommunication and standards of conduct, serves as a public forum, and facilitates rural and urban interregional communication.
Arizona Planning Association - Provides links to conferences, internships, scholarships, newsletter archives, membership, directory and members.
American Planning Association, Arkansas Chapter - Acquaints public officials and private citizens with the services and resources of urban planning community in Arkansas and members represents both lay planners and professionals.
California Planning Association - Network of practicing planners, citizens and officials committed to urban, suburban, regional and rural planning in the state of California.
Capital District Planners Association - National organization works actively to promote both the planning profession and the practice of planning and provides members opportunity to explore issues, share information and experiences.
Central Coast Section of the American Planning Association - Serves planning professionals, officials and community members with information, services and support to advance planning on the Central Coast of California.
American Planning Association, Colorado Chapter - Contains information on professional development, conferences and events, students, resources, groups and job openings.
Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association - Dedicated to advancing the practice of good planning in Connecticut provides members with up-to-date information about current planning issues and techniques to build public and political awareness.
Environment, Natural Resources and Energy Division - Advances the theory and practice of environmental, natural resource and energy planning, and promotes sound and effective policies.
Federal Planning Division - Division provides forum for people in the development or implementation of comprehensive planning and land management policies, techniques, and procedures for federal properties.
Florida Chapter of American Planning Association - Provides statewide leadership in the development of sustainable communities through planning and professional development for its members, and protects and enhances natural and built environments.
Georgia Planning Association - Organization of professional planners and planning officials features forum, job postings, conferences, membership, publications, events and resources.
Inland Empire Section, California Chapter - Displays links on news, events, yellow pages, job listings, award, education and latest news.
Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association - Chapter promotes planning statewide in order to enhance the quality of life in Kentucky.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > Organizations > Professional_Associations > Canadian_Institute_of_Planners

Canadian Institute of Planners - Features affiliates, members, links, conferences, outreach activities, membership and postings.
Alberta Association, Canadian Institute of Planners - Provides information to the public about the community planning profession and upcoming events, conferences and planning-related links.
Association of Professional Community Planners of Saskatchewan - Provides services to benefit professional planners, employers, the public and communities that includes a pre-conference workshop.
Atlantic Planners Institute - Association of professional planners in the four Atlantic provinces of Canada features planning profession, links, event and notices.
Manitoba Professional Planners Institute - Affiliate of the Canadian Institute of Planners represents Manitoba's professional planning community.
Ontario Professional Planners Institute - Voice of the province's planning profession includes links to conferences and events, current planning issues, journal and resources.
Planning Institute of British Columbia - Offers services in the public and private sector in a wide variety of fields and presents annual conferences, awards, mentoring program, events and membership.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Burnham,_Daniel

Burnham and Root - Architectural firm builds residences, buildings, hotels, hospitals and railroad stations.
Burnham and Root Architects - Features Burnham and Root’s works on Monadnock building, biography, resources and related links.
Daniel Burnham - Highlights Burnham’s architectural experiences, partnerships, design outputs and architect members.
Daniel Hudson Burnham - Includes collection of images on Burnham’s works and original hectographs, life as architect and partnerships.
Reliance Building - Includes 15-storey building images and details, other Burnham buildings and links.
Rookery - Presents building and its odd name from a temporary city hall, images, details and ornaments.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Calthorpe,_Peter

Peter Calthorpe - Features Calthorpe’s works, career in urban design, planning and architecture, publications, lectures, innovation and projects.
Next American Metropolis - Book review on the innovative San Francisco-based architect, urban designer and land use planner.
Wikipedia - Peter Calthorpe - Article on Calthorpe’s life, innovations, career, publications, lectures, education and projects.
Peter Calthorpe – The Way Citites Oughta Be - Publication by Peter Gauvin about Calthorpe’s abilities, career, planning and designs, projects, education and ideas.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Duany,_Andres

Wikipedia – Andres Duany - Information on the American architect and urban planner’s education, works, designs and projects.
Celebration Controversies - Presents Andres Duany’s essay on the prominent controversial second-generation New Urbanist communities.
Suburban Nation - Book by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zuberk on the rise of sprawl and the decline of the American dream.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Garreau,_Joel

Joel Garreau - Cultural Revolution correspondent of The Washington Post interests in human networks and transmission of ideas on social revolution.
Wikipedia – Joel Garreau - Presents journalist and author’s works and focus on urban quality of life and autonomy of urban regions, books and articles.
Hot Spots – A Field Guide to Your Local Economy - Article by Joel Garreau includes some signs to look for suggesting a community’s vitality and opportunity, edge cities and rules of thumb.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Geddes,_Patrick

Sir Patrick Geddes - Features Geddes’ relationships and experiences from colleagues, quotes, publications, reading list, friends, contemporaries and directories.
Sir Patrick Memorial Trust - Introduces Trust as a registered charity including its management and scale of operations that include making small grants and projects.
Wikipedia - Patrick Geddes - Scottish biologist known as an innovative thinker in the fields of urban planning and education introduces the concept of region to architecture and planning.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Howard,_Ebenezer

Garden Cities of To-morrow - Overview on the garden city concept by Ebenezer Howard includes ideas, emphasis, views and explanations.
Sir Ebenezer Howard and the Garden City movement - Presents outline and information on general and residential planning, and density progression.
Wikipedia – Ebenezer Howard - Features the British urban planner’s early life, influences and ideas, action and external links.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Kemmis,_Daniel

The Good City and the Good Life - Book review by David Campbell from Daniel Kemmis’ book on experiences, travels, documents, democracy and reviewing the sense of community.
Community an and the Politics of Place - Book review by Daniel Kemmis on historical development of governing and decision making, and essence of survival of western.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Krier,_Leon

Leon Krier - Interview by Nikos A. Salingaros includes biographical information on the godfather of new urbanism, books and works.
Leon Krier - Biography - Includes Krier’s life, intellectual debts, works, projects, publications and related links.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Lynch,_Kevin

CISISS – Kevin Lynch - Presents biography of significant contributor to city planning and designs, innovations, publications, related works and links.
Kevin Andrew Lynch - Features biographical note, manuscript collection, exhibits from collection, scope and content.
Wikipedia – Kevin Lynch - Includes biography of American urban planner and author, education, works and contributions.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > McHarg,_Ian

CSISS – Ian McHarg - Introduces McHarg’s overlay maps and evaluation of social and environmental costs of land use change.
Ian L. McHarg - Chronicles McHarg as one of the cultural figures in 20th-century planning and design and features contributions, works and teachings.
Design with Nature is Still Important - Publication about the contemporary books of McHarg, poetical writing and environmental planning, descriptions and solutions.
Ian McHarg - Article by Libby Rosof discusses McHarg’s book of poems, project, publications and plans.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Moses,_Robert

Close-up View, Warts and All of an Arrogant, Endearing Man - Article by Tom Morris includes Robert Moses’ career as master planner, personality, personal life, charities and images.
Correspondence from Robert Moses - Correspondence with regards to bridges across Long Island Sound its plans and financing issues.
Power Broker Revisited - Chronicles Moses’ public works, powers and positions, influences, facts and projects on Olympics and West side.
Robert Moses, Master Builder - Details on Moses’ role in shaping the physical environment of New York State, work experiences, public works and career.
Robert Moses’ Response to Robert Caro’s The Power Broker - Comment on a New Yorker profile and biography written by Robert Caro on Moses’ works and public life.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Urban_and_Regional_Planning > People > Students

Borich, Genevieve Clare - Contains personal biography, research and resume, contact information, books, films and songs.
Kan, Raymond - Presents links to personal planning manifesto, gallery, links, foundations, education and reference.
Morgan, Chris - Biography includes interests, e-mail addresses, news and working experiences.

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