Best of the Web - What's New in Science For 5/18/2007

Top > Science > Chemistry > Organic > Personal_Pages

Department of Chemistry – University of California, Berkeley - Contains contact details of Chemistry faculties as well as descriptions of their research interests and brief biographies.
MIT – Department of Chemistry - Lists faculty contact information and brief descriptions of their published works.
Universita’ Degli Studi Di Bari - Provides faculty contact details and other pertinent data information such as educational and professional background, as well as recent lectures.
Hajos-Parrish Reaction Mechanism - Gives brief biographical information, achievements highlights on the field, and published paper lists.
RUTGERS – Chemistry and Chemical Biology/New Brunswick - Posts research summaries and represented publications. Also includes contact information of faculty and staff.
Luedtke Lab - Provides links and resources to journal articles; and research methods and approaches. Includes contact details of involved people.
Jonathan Miller’s Home Page - Contains links to resources and guides in the chemistry field. Includes contact details of the author.
Prof. S. Muthusamy’s - Posts links to the author’s professional career and research interests. Includes affiliate organizations resources.
University of Regina – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry - Provides educational background, contact details of faculty, and links to resources.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Organic > Process_Research_and_Development

Avantium - Features services and tools related to research and development of fields in chemistry.
Materia – Catalysts For Change - Posts company event highlights and provides links to additional information about the company.
Systag – Automatically Better - Shows company contact information and language preference on viewing the site.
The TRIZ Journal - Explains the definition of the journal name and history together with brief descriptions of its purpose.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Organic > Products_and_Services

Aurora Fine Chemicals Ltd - Presents the company’s profile and background; and provides links to company resources such as online chemicals catalog.
Bharavi Laboratories Ltd. - Lists the company’s featured chemical products and explains services provided.
Exclusive Chemistry - Provides descriptions of the company’s profile and services. Highlights company resources.
GLS Synthesis Inc. - Focuses on production of organic compounds; and on research on drug and chemical products.
High Force Research - Offers newly synthesized organic compounds. Also features the company’s services.
Invista – High Performance Intermediates - Provides overview of the company’s specialty products in the area of carbon cyclic and linear molecules.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software

Linux for Chemistry CD-ROM Project - Compiles chemistry software for Linux operating systems. Contest highlights, product screenshots, and ordering information included.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Calculation

ChemBuddy - Provides calculation tools for pH, solution preparation and concentration conversion, acid-base equilibrium, buffer, hydrolysis, and dilution.
Holger Buick Chemical Calculator - Used for converstion applications on compounds, concentration, and substance solution amounts.
Chemical Calculator - Proffers a shareware application that assists in the calculation of reagents when mixing, diluting, and dispensing solutions.
Chemistry Functions - Showcases molar conversion tools and an interactive periodic table of elements.
Isotope Pattern Calculator v2.0 - Presents a shareware program that calculates molecular fragment isotopic ratio patterns.
Laborant Chemstation - Shows the freeware data analysis program for calculations on stoichiometry, pH, thermochemistry, and kinetics.
MS Tools - Highlights mass spectrum generator; and isotope distribution and exact mass calculators.
Norgwyn Montgomery Software - Sells software used for 3-D molecular modeling, chemical database creation and manipulation, 2-D publication quality drawing, calculation of property structure, automatic chemical internet database generation, and QSAR and QSPR analysis as well as chemical databases.
Physicochemical Calculators - Proffers tools used for boiling point at reduced pressure, unit conversion, and molecular mass calculations.
Reagent Calculator - Offers molecular weight, molecular formulas, mass percentages, mass spectroscopy fragments and adducts, and elemental analysis component calculation tools.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Calculation > Molecular_Mass

ChemCalc - Details molecular formula, weight, elemental composition and isotopic distribution.
Formol - Provides comm0n-line molar weigh calculator that uses C++ source codes and available for Linux operating systems.
McDalton - Showcases freeware formula mass calculator that uses values of atomic weights recommended by the IUPAC.
Mole Calc - Provides calculation for molecular weights on Windows systems.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Companies

Accelrys, Inc - Sells molecular modeling and simulation software used for life and materials science research.
CHEMAPPS - Highlights the development of life science applications used for professionals in the medicinal chemistry fields.
Chemical Simulations Group - Facilities software developments and consulting services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.
Chemistry-Software.com - Develops and vends software for use on the organic chemistry, mass spectroscopy, and quality control fields.
CompuChem - Proffers software products for use on chemical structures, laboratory experiments, teaching, molecular 3D visualization, and quantum chemistry applications.
CrystalMaker Software - Develops Macintosh software for use on crystal structures visualization and diffraction.
Desert Scientific Software - Developers of software for medicinal research focusing on structure based drug design and developing methods for predicting protein-ligand binding affinities.
Eidogen-Sertanty - Provides drug discovery solutions for biotechnology and pharmaceutical institutions by providing software, content, and collaborative service arrangements.
FQS Poland - Highlights the company’s packages for chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science purposes including the Cache and ChemOffice software.
Gaussian, Inc - Features manuals and references pertaining to programs used for quantum chemical calculations.
gNova Scientific Software - Highlights the CHORD software used as a database cartridge for adding substructure search and other chemical functions to PosgreSQL.
Hypercube, Inc - Produces the HyperChem software used for Windows and HyperNMR devices and assists in predicting one-dimensional NMR spectra.
MDL Information Systems - Showcases various tools used for data management, analysis, and visualization applications.
Molecular Extended Distribution in Information Technology - Software developer for use in bioinformatics, cheminformatics and molecular modeling on the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agrochemical, and biotechnology industries.
Metaphorics, LLC. - Provides software and database applications used for docking applications.
Molecular Discovery Ltd. - Produces the GRID program used to determine energetically favorable binding sites on molecules.
Molfunction - Institute of Molecular Function - Highlights the company’s software products for HyperChem applications including Gaussian Interface and Homology Modeling.
MolMo Services - Offers hemoinformatics, bioinformatics, and drug design software; and consulting services for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Molsoft L.L.C. - Highlights tools and services for the areas of structure prediction, bioinformatics, cheminformatics, molecular visualization, and rational drug design.
OpenEye Scientific Software - Proffers structure-based drug design software and toolkits used in the medical and research industries.
Parallel Quantum Solutions - Manufacturer of high-performance computational chemistry computers.
Q-Chem, Inc. - Offers quantum chemistry software used for electronic structure calculations in the medical research industries.
QuantumBio - Highlights solutions for computer-assisted molecular modeling and computer-assisted drug design focusing on semiempirical quantum mechanics and bioinformatics.
Schrödinger, Inc - Produces the Jaguar quantum chemistry and the MacroModel molecular mechanics packages used on the medical industries.
Scientific Instrument Services - Shows software product details used on mass spectrometry, chromatography, quality control, chemical inventory, MSDS, molecular modeling, database, and plotting applications.
Semichem, Inc. - Highlights the development of programs based on semiempirical molecular orbital methods.
Tripos, Inc - Produces the sibyl computational tool kit used for molecular design and analysis on medical applications.
Wavefunction, Inc - Develops chemical calculation programs. Shows support features and event opportunities.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Database

CHED - Explores software databases used for organic chemical spectroscopic information.
CHEMATIX - Showcases chemical inventory management and tracking software.
ChemBase - Proffers database software used for tracking inventories on chemical laboratories.
Chemical Information System (CIS) - Highlights databases covering details on the pharmacological, biochemical, physiological, and toxicological effects of drugs, environment pollutants, and other chemicals.
Chemical Inventory System - Proffers the CISPRO 2000 chemical and supply tracking software for medical and healthcare applications.
Chemoventory - Highlights the web-based chemical inventory software that features bar coding, MSDS management, and automated email notifications.
ChemStor - Explores the database facility featuring search options on item number, chemical name, CAS, formula, keywords, and molecular structure.
Data Aspects' Corp - Discusses the sample, testing, and result software for chemical laboratories.
Introductory Guide to Chemical Database Systems - Discusses common techniques that are used to index chemical structure information within modern (O)RDBMS systems.
SilverPlatter Information, Inc. - Shows access to bibliographic and live full text databases for academic, biomedical and scientific research.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Development

CACTVS System - Features the computation, management, analysis and visualization of chemical information of any type through a distributed system.
Frowns - Facilitates the development algorithms used for chemistry related applications.
JChem - Highlights the open source developmental tools used for developing portable chemical information systems.
Pdb2vrml - Highlights libraries used for Protein Data Bank (PDB) files to Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) world conversion. Uses C++.
PerlMol - Provides Perl Models used in molecular chemistry. Tutorials and reference manual included.
Software Development Lohninger - Features programming concepts covering the mathematics, statistics, scientific graphing, and chemistry fields.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Directories

Chemical Informatics Letters - Shows development highlights on chemical informatics. Includes links to resources and discussion forums.
Chemistry Software for Apple Macintosh - Compiles software resources for professionals in the chemical fields using the Apple Macintosh operating system.
Computational Chemistry List - Software - Archived source codes and software used on most operating systems.
The OpenScience Project: Chemistry - Provides links for scientific software projects which are open sourced.
QSAR Software - Supports the individuals involved in cheminformatics and investigative quantitative structure-activity relationships in the medicinal, agricultural, or environmental chemistry fields.
Scientific Applications for Linux: Chemistry - Shows program descriptions, licensing information, and resource links.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Educational

Academy Savant - Provides training and educational courses on chromatography (HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS), spectroscopy, basic laboratory skills; and safety compliance.
Chem1 Concept Builder - Features instructional software for general chemistry topics.
Chemed.net - Showcases interactive tutorials for symmetry, point groups, space groups, elements, and operations. With discussions on the basics of electron motion in atoms and derived atomic properties.
CheMentor - Features the design and content of the CheMentor tutorial modules for Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
Chemistry Software and Science Teaching Resources - Features interactive chemistry teaching tools and software.
Chem-It - Proffers educational software for novice chemistry students that includes periodic table and conversion charts.
CHEMIX - Compiles learning and calculator tools for molecular and thermochemical values, stoichiometry, solubility, and buffers. Includes screenshots and downloadable demonstration versions for Windows systems.
Chemory - Features an interactive memory game pertaining to topics on elements, functional groups, amino acids, carbohydrates, heterocyclic compounds, and stereoisomerism.
ChemTutor - Presents a program for Windows systems that feature topics relating to general, organic, analytical and physical chemistry.
Electronic Homework Systems, Inc. - Displays software systems that develop individual homework for students taking up chemistry subjects.
Formula Master - Presents a program for Windows systems that provides tutorials on elements, ions, and formulas on the chemical fields.
High School Chemistry Software and Teaching Resources - Compiles shareware and freeware applications that provide tutorials on chemistry topics including atoms, symbols, equations, bonding, and structure.
Lab Check Laboratory Grading Program - Highlights features of the comprehensive chemistry laboratory program for high school levels. Includes ordering information.
Model Science Software - Facilitates the development of simulation software for education used for distance learning over the internet.
Molecular Conceptor - Showcases the multimedia course focusing on drug design and molecular modeling topics.
OrChem - Highlights the interactive multimedia tutorial and test software tool used on the chemistry classes of high school and university undergraduate levels.
The Physical Science Series - Features the HyperStudio program collection developed for chemistry and physics students on the high school level.
Polar - Explores the general electrochemical simulator for Windows systems used to simulate voltammograms on any mechanism at the planar, spherical, semi-spherical, cylindrical, semi-cylindrical, microdisc, thin film, and rotating electrode geometries.
Polychem - Presents the multimedia software used for the high school and college level chemistry classes.
ScienceSoft - Provides demo copies of the stoichiometric equation solver, 2-dimensional structure diagram generator, and 3-dimensional molecule viewer.
Survey of Chemistry - Features the tutorials, practice problems and reviews of the Windows multimedia program used by high school, college, or home-school students.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Structural

Hyleos ChemFileBrowser and ChemView - Details the software working with MDL SDF files and molfiles used for calculating TPSA, molecular weight, HBd and HBa.
Marvin - Shows applets used for the editing and visualizing molecules for web pages.
Molecule for Macintosh - Features the structure editor primarily used for computational chemistry.
MOLGEN - Provides free demo versions of the program useful for automated generations of constitutional isomers and combinatorial libraries.
Mol2Mol - Presents screenshots, purchasing information, and download links for the Windows shareware used for molecule file manipulation and conversion.

Top > Science > Chemistry > Software > Structural > Drawing

Chemical Drawing Programs Review - Presents reviews of the SIS/Draw, ChemDraw, ChemWindow, ChemSketch, Chemistry 4-D Draw, WinPLT, MarvinSketch, ChemPen, WinDrawChem, and JChemPaint applications.
BKchem - Presents the open-source structure drawing program written in Python codes.
ChemicPen - Presents download and ordering information of the shareware used for structure drawing on Windows systems.
ChemInnovation Software - Highlights systematic name assigning; and drawing and text editing features of the application used for drawing 4-D chemical structures.
Chemtool - Presents the software that saves organic molecule drawings as X-Bitmap, LaTeX and XFig files.
EasyChem - Highlights the design process quality and precision of the structural drawing program.
Gifcreator - Showcases the program’s ability to create GIF and PNG files of 2D chemical structure plots.
JME - Provides details of the Java-based molecular editor that features the creation of SMILES code.
JMolDraw - Highlights the Java-based drawing applet used on database applications on chemistry fields.
PLT - Shows download links to the shareware program used to drawing chemical structures.
WinDrawChem/XDrawChem - Provides simple spectral predictions, shows source codes, and highlights features of the structural drawing software for Windows and Unix systems.
XymTex - Explores the program that is used for generating structural diagrams for medical and research purposes.

Top > Science > Instruments_and_Supplies > Laboratory_Equipment > Microscopes

Tekdon Inc. - Manufacturer of coated and printed microscope slides including the proprietary PTFE printed slide.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Africa > Egypt

Al-Ahram - A Philosophy of Colors - Introduces the center of cultural significance with development on attraction and restoration of wall paintings and religious artifacts.
Saqqara Online - Excavation project restores monuments, wall reliefs and paintings, tomb fragments, and cemetery.
Survey and Excavation Projects in Egypt - Focuses on excavation, analysis, and reconstruction of settlements, and investigates exploited aspects.
Theban Mapping Project - Prepares archaeological database with details on tombs and temples, early pieces and ancient data.
Tomb of Ramesses II and Remains of His Funerary Treasure - Features museum with geological setting, development of tombs and examination of fragment remains.
Tomb of Senneferi - Features project images and exhibits on archaeological findings and paintings.
Ancient Egyptian Quarries - Discusses research and field work on discovery of quarries, with analysis and classifications.
Egyptian Expedition - Presents exploration and excavation, analysis and recording of projects, and publications.
Another New Tomb in the Valley of the Kings - Presents evidences and analysis of data on tombs, with illustrations and observation details.
Virtual Kahun - Project presents exploration and investigation of excavated artifacts. With gallery and collection of images.
Waseda University - Egyptian Expedition - Details history and activities, quarry discovery, project reports and excavation activities.
In Egyptian desert - Cells of Earliest Monks - Reports discovery of earliest physical evidence and unearthed cells.
Egyptian Antiquity - Reports stealing, hiding and smuggling of artifacts by an Egyptian antiquities ringleader.
Egypt Bails Jailed French Archaeologist - Details the release of convicted after smuggling antiquities such as terracotta figurines and coins.
Antiquities for Sale - Articles bidding on various findings such as jewelry, pottery and figurines.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Asia

Ancient Jewelry From Central Asia - Details early development of arts and styles, historical information and treasure study.
Artistic Features of Jewelry Art from Central Asia - Articles introduction of major concepts and transformation rules.
Early Iron in China, Korea, and Japan - Discusses historical accounts of iron artifacts, smelting, production techniques and dating.
Institute of History and Philology - Features society that focuses on research, history and archaeology.
New Light On A Forgotten Past - Provides description of various cultural remains and images of archaeological discoveries such as bronze and stone tools.
Semthan - The Prehistoric Period of Kashmir - Articles cultural research, settlement, excavation, and facts on the third period pots.
South Asian Archaeology - Details series of meetings, conferences, and numismatic papers.
Southeast Asian Archaeology Scholarly - Contains images of various skeletal datafiles, bibliography and archaeological databases.
Spice Routes - Presents map illustration, historical trades, and quest for spices.
Chinese, Japanese - Prehistoric Exchanges - Reports prehistoric culture exchange between scholars and discovery of artifacts such as pottery and Jade rings.
Origin of Dogs Traced - Discusses evolution and social history of dogs, and dramatic differences on the recent periods.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Asia > Sri_Lanka

Archaeology of Southern Sri Lanka - Details archaeological studies and research design in the region.
Tharuka Dissanaike - Here They Lived And Died - Reports archaeological discovery on people's way of living during the prehistoric period.
Maritime Lanka - Features story, site and area information, finds and excavations, and archaeological details on the destruction of Galle's unit.
Antiquity of Murukan Cult in Ancient Sri Lanka - Presents historical study and tracing of antiquities during the medieval period.
Pallemalala Discovery on Lanka's Pre-historic Culture - Articles discovery of shell midden with skeletal remains and deposits of a primitive man.
Pre and Protohistoric Settlement in Sri Lanka - Details investigation of various periods and discovery of several data and remnants.
Sri Lankan-Dutch Archaeological Co-operation - Contains historical information on monument conservations and academics relations.
Archaeology Page - Pre-history - Presents data on various evidences of settlements in Sri Lanka. With images and details on various artifacts.
Where Farmers Till for Coins - Articles historic area with several ancient artifacts and findings. With images of remnants from diggings and cultivations.
Ancient Clay Stamp Seals and Sealings of Sri Lanka - Accounts various stamp, cylinder, and tablet, evidences of prehistoric civilization and clay trades.
Sri Lanka's History - In Danger of Disappearing - Reports destruction of archaeological sites, artifacts, and rock caves.
Bryn Mawr Classical Review - Article review on the history, significant conditions and early aspects of Sri Lanka politics.
Sri Lanka History - Contains significant information and links on prehistoric, colonial and ancient civilization.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Asia > Thailand

Ban Chiang Project - Features archaeological discoveries during the prehistoric settlements such as skeletal book, crucibles and rollers.
Late Prehistoric and Early Historic Archaeology in the Central Highland - Presents excavation details and images of unearthed artifacts and fragments.
Prehistory in Thailand - Articles discovery of stone tools and pottery fragments, and existence of Ban Chiang people.
Thailand Archaeometallurgy Project - Focuses on discovering, analysis, publication and surveying of village settlement and evidences.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Asia > Turkmenistan

Italian Archaeological Mission in Old Nisa - Details seasonal reports on excavation, with bibliography and images of topographical map.
Gonur Tepe - Bronze Age Turkmenistan - Provides information on excavation and analysis of ancient region. Also features photos of figures and archaeological sites.
UCL Center for Advanced Spatial Analysis - Deals with geography, space, location, and the built environment.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Asia > Uzbekistan

Anghilak cave, Uzbekistan - Accounts excavation and discovery of cranium during the Neandertal occupation. With map images and stone tools.
Costume of Foreign Embassies and Inhabitants of Samarkand - Articles unearthing of ancient valuables such as wall painting and colored plates.
On The History of the Ancient Town of Vardana and the Obavija Feud - Articles discovery of ruins, dwelling center and ancient settlement.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Asia > Vietnam

Viettouch - Features prehistoric and ancient civilization of Vietnam.
One-eyed Dragon in Tran Dynasty Dig - Reports recovery of artifacts such as ceramics and bricks, remnants of kilns, and cultural findings.
Vietnam Uncovers Hidden Treasure - Presents unearthed artifacts, ceramics, and remnants of ornate pavilions.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Central_America > Honduras

Ancient MAYA Center - Features various images of sculptures and stairways.
Collapse - Looking for Clues - Fieldwork discusses activity and search for answers on the gradual decline and fall of Copan.
Early Copan Acropolis Program - Conducts documentation and research on evidences, implications and final excavations.
Copan Ruins - Features legendary costumes and traditions, civilization and early development of writing system.
Altar Q and Copan - Presents history on hieroglyphs, images of Altar, and description process of recording.
Ruinas de Copan - Copan Ruins - Presents city as an archaeological zone, with growing number of inhabitants and services.
Tour Copan with David Stuart - Focuses on deciphering records and preserving of ancient monuments.
Copán, Honduras - Ruins - Area includes development of art and architecture such as temples, altars and stelae.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe

Archaeometric Study - Encloses a comprehensive view on the various tools that were unearthed. Allows enlarged format viewing.
Geophysical Survey - Explores the different methods utilized in site area measurement. Contains photos of selected archaeological sites.
Archaeological Researches - Presents archaeological events in the area of Eesky Krumlov. Provides a map of the area’s historical center.
Archaeoastronomy in Denmark - Discusses on the prehistoric monuments that are known in Denmark an highlights images of an ancient stone carving.
Roman Open Air Museum - Discusses the history of Villa Rustica in Hechingen-Stein and provides a panoramic view of the villa.
Billown Neolithic Landscape - Presents an overview on the project, which began in 1995. Includes a table of contents of various archaeological evidences in the area.
Archaeology - Introduces the archaeological backdrop of the region. Provides an article about the cultural heritage of the country.
Archaeological Axis - Presents the individuals who partook in the project. Also features articles about the many possibilities of the research.
Archaeological Site Vardarski Rid - Highlights the recent activities of the excavation in Gevgelija. Contains images of the research team digging on the site.
Sensational Finding at Samoil Fortress - Describes the epochal discovery in Macedonia. Provides logistical data as to when and how the find was made.
Archaeoastronomy - About the grooves in Gotland - Provides information about the mysterious grooves found on rock surfaces. Also presents a map of Gotland Island.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Albania

Archaeologists Head to Albania - Presents an overview on the past undertakings of archaeologists in the area. Contains relevant facts that researchers have discovered on the site.
Illyrian-Albanian Continuity - Discusses historical events that have influenced the country’s politics. Features several references that are related to the topic.
Lost Caves of Luigi Cardini - Enumerates the various individuals that took part in the archaeological find. Presents photos and maps of the site.
Ancient Statue of Minerva - Offers a brief discussion on the archeological discovery. Contains factual dates that refer to the unearthed statue.
Remnants Of Ancient Synagogue In Albania Revealed - Reports the initial activities that took place before the dig and contains links related to archaeology.
Ancient Chess History - Provides a brief discussion on how the discovery was made. Contains a map that points out the exact location of the site.
Albanian Temple - Narrates the development of the archaeological site. Presents photos of archaeologists who are working on the area.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Austria

Venus of Willendorf - Describes the basic features that are unique to the small sculpture. Includes a close up view of the figurine.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Belgium

Ename 974 - Provides a brief introduction on the archaeological site. Contains photos of the parks, monuments, museums and nature reserves.
Spiennes Site - Recounts the events that influenced the mining industry. Presents the practical aspects describing the area.
Mesolithic-Neolithic Transition - Enumerates the development of Neolithic cultivation in the region. Provides a calibrated calendar on the age ranges of cultural shifts.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Bulgaria

Thracian Civilization - Narrates the discoveries that yield to further Bulgarian cultural understanding. Recounts the various sites accounted in the exploration.
Roman and Late Antique Archaeology - Contains a brief history of the archaeological research in the area. Enumerates selected bibliographies.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Finland

Archaeological Research Project - Provides data relating to the archaeological site of Papinniemi. Enumerates in chronological order the area’s records.
Prehistory of Finland - Narrates the historical development of the country. Features some images of ancient jewelry.
First Preboreal Inland - Highlights the Komsa Culture in North Finland. Provides images of the actual excavation progress of the site.
Late Iron Age - Highlights the ancient ore found in Inari. Showcases various old ornaments like bracelets and neck-rings.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > France

Cave of Lascaux - Provides details about the cave; and relevant facts like its topography and location.
Cosquer Cave - Showcases the various features of the cave. Features the dimensions of its main chamber.
French Project - Provides information relating to Burgundy, France. Caters to different aspects that are relevant to the area.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Greece

Ancient Cities of Crete - Enumerates and describes various urban of the early Crete civilization.
Athenian Agora Excavations - Provides information on excavated artifacts, pottery finds, and material remains for ancient references.
Bureaucrats and Barbarians - Provides readings and resources on Minoa, Mycenae, and the Greek Dark Ages.
Maecenas - Images of Ancient Greece and Rome - Provides photo listing of monuments in colored, and black and white images.
Cave of Euripides on Salamis - Contains brief report of the 1996 archaeological excavation.
University of Chicago Excavations at Isthmia - Recounts history of the archaeological dig and presents publications and facts.
Archaeological Fieldwork Project at Geraki - Discusses discoveries during the excavations at Ta Dondakia. Also features images of remnants and finds.
Finnish Excavations at Arethousa in Northern Greece - Discusses archaeological dig and discoveries of mosaics and related remains.
Knossos, Crete - Presents description and images of remains of the palace such as theater room and quarter areas.
Searching for the Kings of the Trojan War - Features images, videos and fieldwork of one of the archaeological projects of the University of Missouri.
Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project - Discusses archaeological expedition, with details on publications and reports.
University of Minnesota Projects - Details involvement and field activities in Greek archaeology.
Pylos Regional Archaeological Project - Provides description of expedition and presents publication, reports, databases, views and maps.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Iceland

Viking Age Farm, Church, and Cemetery at Hrisbru, Mosfell Valley, Iceland - Contains images and articles on the findings of excavations and researches.
Viking Age Long-House at Glaumbær Skagafjördur, Northern Iceland - Discusses survey and discoveries and presents maps and charts.
Mosfell Archaeological Project - Presents a study on the origins of human adaptation in Iceland. Provides pictures of the archaeological area.
Time-reckoning in Iceland - Contains an article on the history of the country. Includes a calendar of the past summer and winter seasons of the area.
Tracing Viking Settlers in Iceland - Recounts the history of the country’s first inhabitants. Showcases a map and photo of archaeologist working on site.
Hrísbrú, Mosfell Valley, Iceland - Chronicles the social and cultural development of the area during the Viking era. Presents a diagram of an excavated burial site.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Italy

Monte Polizzo Project - Presents projects of the group of international scholars studying places of interest in western Sicily.
Troina Project - Describes the project, its goals, fieldworks, techniques, and images.
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology - Contains description of the museum and information on tours, events, special exhibitions, and publications. Also contains an article on an uncovered Copper Age man.
The Local: Pompei Discovery for Swedish Archaeologists - Article on an uncovered Stone Age settlement from prehistoric times.
BBC News - Ancient Carved ‘Faces’ Found - Article highlights discovery of an ancient art by the archeologist Pietro Gaietto.
The Independent: DNA Reveals How the Italian Iceman Went Down Fighting - Presents analysis of the death of the ancient figure. Resources and references included.
BBC News: Iceman’s Final Meal - Article about the remains offering dietary insights of the prehistoric Europeans.
Backdirt: Horace’s Farmhouse Found Beneath Horace’s Villa Site - News article about the remains of a farmhouse highlighting the culture during the period.
Archaeology - Features news articles about archaeological researches and findings, TV events, exhibitions, and conferences.
Anglo-American Project - Caters to students who would like to have training in modern field archaeology. Promotes the research of the ancient city of Pompeii.
Arch of Constantine - Discusses the historical significance of the monument. Showcases a diagram indicating its decorative elements.
Geophysical Survey 1995 - Introduces the survey conducted in Campanaio,Sicily that details the projects development and output.
Capo Alfiere - Presents an overview on the Neolithic site located on the eastern coast of Calabria, Italy. Contains brief articles describing its background and architecture.
First Ancient Neolithic Findings in Garfagnana - Explores the archaeological history of the area. Contains site maps and images of the excavation.
Discovery of a Mesolithic Burial at Mezzocorona - Describes the exact location of the discovered site. Also narrates the advancement of the archaeological research of the region.
Ostia - Highlights the harbor city of ancient Rome. Contains information for students and archaeologists interested about the place.
Villa Romana del Casale - Describes the historical background of the place. Presents images of works of art identical with the villa.
Janiculum Mills Excavations - Contains an article about the excavation project. Also features map images and photos of the area.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Poland

Archaeological Research at Oslonki, Poland - Article on archaeological researches focusing on a village of early farmers.
Archaeology in Poland - Shows researches and finds with photo images. Also provides links to information on archaeology, guided tours and other features of the country.
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography - Discusses researches, collections, significant figures, and publications.
New Prospects for the Study of Early Neolithic Longhouses in the Polish Lowlands - Article about research on Neolithic settlements with aerial photographs.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Portugal

Conimbriga - Presents information on the ancient city and the museum dedicated to it.
Côa Valley Archaeological Park - Presents information on the archaeological site, its rock shelters, prehistoric paintings, and accommodations for visitors.
Late Age Bronze Settlements in the Beira Interior Region - Article that summarizes the research. Includes guidelines of the study, discussions and interpretations of the findings.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Romania

Archaeological Site from Cârna, Dolj County - Enumerates archaeological sites, research and discovery types, uncovered pieces, and research teams.
CIMEC Institute for Cultural Memory - Features archaeological news, and information on researches, exhibitions, findings, and Romanian cultural heritage.
Bronze Age Settlement from Naeni, Buzau County - Contains archeological location lists, the research and discovery type details, uncovered pieces highlights, and research team profiles.
European Archaeology: The Cernavoda III-Boleráz Phenomenon: After 30 Years - Discusses Romanian archaeology and the research on the phenomenon.
Dacian Fortresses from the Area of Sarmizegetusa - Provides description of the area and the fortresses. Also shows images and map illustrations.
European Archeology - Publicizes scientific researches, information on archaeology, and links to other archaeological sites.
Getic Fortress from Cotofeni, Dolj County - Enumerates archaeological sites, provides descriptions on the research and discovery types, shows chronological framing of the discovery, and highlights research teams.
Getic Settlement from Bâzdâna, Dolj County - Presents details of the archaeological site including discovery chronology, research teams, and locations.
Glossary of Archaeological Periods and Cultures - Enumerates and defines archaeological terms during the various time frames in the local area.
Histria - Describes the colony and the museum; and provides maps, plans, pictures, and information on researches.
European Archaeology: Observations Concerning the Bronze Age Cult-Object from Sarata Monteoru-Poiana - Discusses research and findings of the object and the uncovered structure.
European Archaeology: Monteoru Culture - Article discussing archaeological information on the civilation, both uncovered and unresolved.
Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa - Describes the town, its settlement, and features like the amphitheater, gladiatorum, and temples.
European Archaeology: Viewpoints on the Fortress at Tabla Butii in the Light of Archaeological Excav - Contains an article highlighting the discovery on the fortress and its remnants.
Wooden Churches of Maramures, Northern Romania - Provides details about the the project, fieldwork, materials, and methods used in studying the region and the churches.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Russia

Archaeology of the Hsiung-nu in Russia – New Discoveries and Some Problems - Discusses discoveries of remnants of the Huns of Asia.
Bibliography of Khazar Studies, 1901-Present: Archaeology - Enumerates references for archaeological topics sorted by various languages.
Berkeley Archaeology: Excavations in Dagthestan - Contains a news article discussing the region and the remains of the settlement.
ARF Newsletter: 1995 Excavations at Pokrovka, Russia - Presents findings and uncovered remains of the completed excavations.
Metropolitan Museum: The Golden Deer of Eurasia - Features article discussing the excavated ornament and its exhibition schedules.
Hsiung-nu - Provides description, archaeological information, and images of artworks of the Huns of Asia.
Thor Heyerdahl Researh Center: The Joint Archaeological Excavation in Azov, Russia - Discusses the research center, goals, excavation spots, and reports.
Khazar Fortress of Sarkel - Presents highlights of the ancient city, and reports from the excavations. Includes photo images.
Antiquity: Middle and Late Pleistocene Investigations of Myshtulagty Lagat - Contains an article about the Paleolithic cave. Also presents photo images and map illustrations.
Paleolithic Archaeology of Weasel Cave - Presents description of the region; and findings and conclusion of the research.
Rock Art in Russian Far East and in Siberia - Article and photo images highlighting the prehistoric paintings.
Athena Review: Journal Review: Russian Archaeology - Discusses history, archaeological discoveries, and excavations done in Moscow.
Center for the Study of the Eurasian Nomads: Sintashta-Arkaim Culture - Presents findings from the archaeological site highlighting the ancient cultures and showcases artifacts from the settlements.
Slavonic Antiquity - Provides resources discussing the culture of the ancient civilization.
Appalachian State University: St George Russian-American Archaeological Program - Contains description and goals of the program, its geographical background, results, and excavation highlights.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Serbia_and_Montenegro

Bronze Age in Serbia - Contains an article about the features of the era focusing on the art and socio-economic relations.
Iron Age Princely Tomb in Metohija - Discusses the profile of the area. Also includes pictures of adornments worn during the period.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Spain

Social Frameworks in the Iron Age Cemetery - Describes the cremation site’s location and importance. Contains diagram of the burial site and pictures of old artifacts found in the area.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Archaeology > Regional > Europe > Ukraine

Ancient Inventions of Ukraine - Enumerates objects thought to have originated from the region. Also features diagrams of the said artifacts.
Ancient architecture Monument and Urban Development in Ukraine - Contains data about Ukrainian shrines. Includes images of these structures before and after restoration.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Language_and_Linguistics > Semantics

Logical Form in Linguistics - Represents structure on rules and properties, and explanation on specifications of language.
Pichler24 – Buzzwods - Dedicated to range of suitable words includes resources, news, statements, and standards.
Research Group Communicative Understanding - Project develops and coordinates with interdisciplinary projects in reconstructing speech act theory, pragmatic implications, and computational dialectics.
Semantics Archive - Activity for the exchange of papers in natural language semanticists and philosophers includes instructions, formats, and submission dates.
Semantics for Durative Adverbials - Explains diagnostics on prepositional phrases, with sights on its aspectual distinction and impression.
Semantik - Mailing List - Distributes detail concerning semantics and neighboring disciplines, conferences, jobs and scholarships.

Top > Science > Social_Sciences > Language_and_Linguistics > Semantics > Metaphor

ATT-Meta Project - Metaphor, Metonymy and Mental States - Concerns on metaphor-based reasoning and metaphorical description of mental states and utterances.
Forceville, Charles - Presents writer’s education and beliefs, works and peer-reviewed articles.
Hamburg Metaphor Database - Project contains examples of metaphorical expressions concerning the languages German and French.
Metaphorik.de - Forum for scientific exchange concerning questions about metaphor and metonymy investigates domains of discourse and publishes scientific reviews.
Oslon Zaltman Associates - Research and consulting firm provides understanding marketing, communication, and organizational strategies.
Language of Metaphors - Resource contains examples, exercises and tests, linguistic approaches to artificial intelligence, essays and publications.
Tune, Mark - Studies higher-order cognitive operations, with provides book reviews, lectures, articles, and recent presentations.
Cognitive Theory of Metaphor Applied to Religious Texts - Case study exemplifies both prospects and limitations in dealing with religious aspects.
Notes towards the Analysis of Metaphor - Reconstructs concept and reasoning and leads to variety of qualitative approaches.
Cyberspace is a Parallel World - Paper examines metaphors incorporated on computer technology, which includes mapping to reveal how language evolves.
Frequency of Original Metaphors in Literary and Nonliterary Texts - Explains the positive correlation between the degree of literariness of the genre and the total number of original and moderately conventional findings.
From Icon to Metaphor - Studies in the Semiotics of the Hieroglyphs - Presents theory and sources for the realms of the study, and shows appeal of the hieroglyphic signs.
Metaphors and Computers - Article on the history of Al, issues of natural language processing, and the assumptions of metaphor interpretation, denotation and acquisition systems.

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