Best of the Web - What's New in Science For 1/9/2008

Top > Science > Biology > Botany > Botanists

Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch - Botanist's profile with research information, papers, curriculum vitae, contacts, and links to related pages.
Everard Edwards - Homepage of the research scientist at CSIRO Plant Industry presents research information, downloadable papers, and related links.

Top > Science > Biology > Botany > Directories

Calflora - Index of California plants that include listings of common, scientific, and family names.
Internet Directory for Botany - Online botanical information index offering listings of web resources and botanist homepages.
Plants for a Future - Information on various edible, medicinal, and useful rare or unusual botanical species.
Botany Plant Biology - Virtual library provides listings of website links and various online resources related to the plant sciences.

Top > Science > Biology > Botany > Publications > Journals

Acta Biologica Cracoviensia - Official publication of the Biological Commission of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Publishes original papers that represent results of research, reviews, and brief communications in botany-related fields.
Journal of Systematics and Evolution - Publication sponsored by the Botanical Society of China and the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Adansonia - Peer-reviewed journal of plant biology. Covers the inventory, analysis and interpretation of vascular plants biodiversity.
Annals of Botany - International plant science journal published monthly in electronic and print formats. Presents full-length research papers, review articles, book reviews, and pertinent brief communications.
Australian Journal of Botany - Publishes original research papers and critical reviews on a variety of botany-related topics including ecophysiology, biodiversity, forest biology and management, and palaeobotany.
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society - Presents original research papers pertaining to systematic and evolutionary botany.
Flora - Journal dedicated to the morphology, distribution, and functional ecology of plants.
International Journal of Plant Sciences - Serves as a publication outlet for international research and investigations in the plant sciences.
Journal of Experimental Botany - Offers primary plant science research papers. Covers a wide range of disciplines including molecular and cellular physiology, biochemistry, and plant physiology.
NativePlants Journal - Electronic articles, manuscripts, and book reviews related to North American native plants.

Top > Science > Technology > Space > Missions > Unmanned

Small Satellites - Reference for the mechanisms of the device including updates on launched and planned deployments.
Space Systems for Astronomical Observation - Index of studies, technical issues and various topics presented relating to the report documentation covering astronomical analysis.
SpaceDev Small Satellites - Division working on mission design services including satellite manufacturing and on-orbit operations.
Student Nitric Oxide Explorer - Description of the coverage of the mission including an archive of publications, illustrations of the spacecraft and progress reports.
Unmanned Space Experiment Recovery System - Points out the coverage of the experiment developed for on-orbit analytical studies.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. - Profile of the company's operations involved in space technologies. Indicates available products with details on space mission and other activities.
WorldSat International Inc. - Product developer for consumers relating to satellite imagery applications. Indicates distribution and licensing processes.

Top > Science > Technology > Structural_Engineering

ISIS Canada Research Network - Focuses in developing solutions for applications in civil engineering projects covering technical support for sensor systems, design manuals, cost models and related practices.
NOVA - Building on Ground Zero - Points out the technical fault from the incident that happened in the World Trade Center with various references and program description presented.
Portland Cement Association - Established as a commercial representative of various companies involved in research, market development and public affair projects for the industry.
SAC Steel Project - Funded program organized to conduct studies on welded steel frame structures. Contains technical reference and details on design development.
SEI Wind Effects Committee - Posts updates on the activities and meetings organized by the council. Indicates contact information as well.
SEsite.com - Resource for structural engineers regarding design mechanisms including computer programs, technical reference, published materials, seminars and established organizations.
Southern African Institute of Steel Construction - Relays updates on the activities of the organization established for professionals in the region.
SteelStuff - Selection of different references relating to the material including design guide, specification, analysis, metric conversion and technical data.
Structurae - Covers the development of structural engineering starting from the ancient up to present times.
Structural Engineering Society New Zealand - Established among professionals in the country involved in the field. Indicates membership and activity details.

Top > Science > Technology > Structural_Engineering > Associations

Structural Engineers Association of Southern Nevada - Posts updates on meeting activities as well as details on membership procedures for the organization.
Structural Engineers of New Hampshire - Local organization providing membership for professionals in the field. Includes employment references, newsletter archives and affiliation details.
Structural Engineers Association of New York - Founded to organize workshops, discussions, seminars and other activities aiming to develop the profession.
Structural Engineers Association of Oregon - Volunteer group established to unite engineers in the field. Cites employment references, meeting proceedings and committee profile.
Structural Engineers Association of Ohio - Highlights updates on recent activities of the organization including details on affiliation procedures.
Structural Engineers Association of Texas - Alliance of professionals in the locality involved in developing the practice of structures design and fabrication processes.
Structural Engineers Association of Utah - Outlines the mission of the group established for professional development, proposing legislation and related practices.
Structural Engineers Association of Washington - Consortium among those involved in design and construction practices with membership provided. Mentions its local chapters as well.

Top > Science > Technology > Structural_Engineering > Bridge

To Build a Twisted Bridge - Documentation on the proposed creation of the structure including illustrations and other references.
SC Solutions - Bridge Engineering - Resource for design and construction operations including research centers, consultations, archive of published materials and gallery as well.

Top > Science > Technology > Structural_Engineering > Bridge > History > Historic_Bridges > Covered

Indiana Covered Bridges - Collection of pictures of some structures in the area with short description provided.
Kentucky Covered Bridges - Indicates the location of connecting structures created with top covering. Features those that are still existing.
Vermont's Covered Bridges - Archive of newsletters published by the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges including those from previous years.
New Brunswick Covered Bridges - Historical reference for the connecting structures created in the area. Showcases pictures as well as news archives.
New York State Covered Bridge Society - Indicates the functions of the funded project aiming to preserve the heritage of the connecting structures.
Old Covered Bridges Guide - Southeastern Pennsylvania - Chronicles the existence of the structure built with covering. Includes those that are built within the state and nearby locations.
The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania - Founded to conduct restoration and other activities relating to the preservation of the structures in the area.
Virtual Vermont Internet Magazine - Vermont's Covered Bridges - Index of different areas in the county where bridges can be found. Indicates a map to its specific location.

Top > Science > Technology > Structural_Engineering > Bridge > History > Historic_Bridges > North_America > United_States

Highway Bridges: Northern California Sampler - Points out the construction of the connecting structure in the area discussing its mechanisms.
Historic Bridges - Butte, Nevada and Yuba Counties - Accounts of a hobbyist's interest in collecting pictures and other references for the structures built in California.
Mercer County Engineer's Office - Historic Bridges - Description of the structures constructed in the locality with updates on project development, design processes and other related data.
Bridge Automation - Covered Bridges Gallery - Compiles selection of featured structures with pictures presented. Includes related links.
Historic Bridges of Nebraska - Highlights the location of bridges classified according to the county where it is built.
Geo-Environmental Section Historic Bridges - Picture archive of the connecting structure with classifications and other references provided.
History of the Cleveland Viaduct - Content index of the published book authored by Collins French providing relevant information about the structure.
Indiana's Iron Truss Bridges - Excerpted article from the Outdoor Indiana Magazine, which is written by James Barker providing views on the historical structures.
Lenticular Truss Bridges of Massachusetts - Documentation on the existence of the structure in the featured locality. Includes measurement specifications.
Michigan's Historic Bridges - Resource for the classification of different structures crafted in the locality with specified index of counties where it can be seen.
Minnesota's Historic Bridges - Exhibition of various connecting structures built in the region during the previous years with historical information and classifications.
New York State Bridge Authority History - Points out the functions of the council established to administer bridge construction projects during the 1930s decade.
US 82 Greenville Bridge - Overview of the construction project of the cable-stayed connecting structure constructed on the Mississippi river.
Letchworth Park History - Portage Bridge - Discusses the opening, construction and other processes involving the functions of the structure.

Top > Science > Technology > Structural_Engineering > Earthquake_Engineering

Earthquake Engineering Research Project - Documents the studies and investigations that are conducted under a division of the California State University.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory - Discusses the coverage of research activities conducted in the facility developing studies on constructed structures.
Bristol University - Earthquake Engineering Research Center - Description of the scientific study that the institution specializes. Cites sample project instances.
University of California, Berkeley - Earthquake Engineering Research Center - Focuses on implementing research and public service projects for protection method on earthquake effects.
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute - Technical group for personnel involved in the scientific field. Conducts activities relating to the industry with membership provided.
Earthquake Engineering New Zealand - Report on the sample instances of the organization's operations including details on affiliation procedures.
Earthquake Research Institute - Division of the University of Tokyo conducting studies on ground movement incidents with updates on organized events.
Earthquake Resistant Structures - Technical resource on homogeneous composites providing details on its mechanisms covering topics on tectonics, analysis, precautions and monitoring processes.

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