SCIENCE REFERENCE

Becoming a reference librarian can be tough, but by becoming well qualified you can improve your chances of success.

Presently, students who major in natural science degrees will experience vast opportunities within the near future. Career opportunities are expected to expand to 8% from now until the year of 2018.

When it comes to books and films, the fantasy and science fiction genres stand side by side, sharing many attributes and a nearly unified fan-base. In fact, the two genres are so closely related that we might ask if they are really just one genre.

The Bell Labs Series of science films were entertaining and educational and some can be downloaded.

In the secular context of contemporary Western society, science and religion play roles of almost complete opposition. During the Renaissance, the dual categories of 'Science' and 'Religion' coexisted as a homogenous entity used to pursue theological investigation.

Thomas Kuhn's conception of physical reality, Karl Popper's 'Genuine Science', 'Prototype Models' and Credibility of 'Scientific Knowledge'

Explore horticulture, local weather patterns, density, and statistics with these four fun (and often tasty!) science fair project ideas.

This article covers how to make one science fair project that is easily within the abilities of a middle school student.

Film review of the 2007 movie Rocket Science.

Thomas F. Glick gives a very informative, yet sometimes confusing, look at how science fueled the Latin American Revolution.

A review of the Pearson Fact Monster reference Web site.

Review of Pearson Infoplease, one of the top online reference Web sites for students.

The greatest rule in Medical Science is "Do No Harm". We have all heard the results of medical mistakes. A current day look at medical science.

A discussion of the nature of Paradigms according to Thomas Kuhn, and reflections on this theory in respect to rational science, as seen through philosophical thinking.

The unflattering stereotype of librarians prevents many individuals-male and female-from entering the field of library science.

People were concerned about educating the children of Nazi-occupied countries during WWII and wanted to rebuild the system entirely, a challenge that in turn created UNESCO (Gale Virtual Reference Library, 2005).

Since its birth, Science Fiction literature has had a hard time proving its worth, especially in Young Adult Literature, but Science Fiction is a valid literary form for expressing young adult concerns.

Reference Websites that should make everyone's list of bookmarks.

The creative tension between science and religion is a good thing because it generates communication. However, scientists should speak from the laboratory, not the bully pulpit.

Review of Mary Roarch's 2005 bestseller, Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife. Outlines pros and cons of Roach's methodology and style.

The argument over "Creation Science" versus mainstream science isn't new at all. The dispute was first debated in Dayton, TN over 80 years ago.

This is a look at the Cartoon Network T.V. show Robot Chicken. Review covers content of season 1 of the popular show.