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Databases by Subject: Science

Science (Gale Interactive)

Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content.

Environmental Studies (Gale in Context)

Flooding coastlines. Heat waves. Extreme storms. Melting glaciers. Starving polar bears. Invasive species. Vanishing bee colonies. GMOs. Pollution.

Information Science OneFile

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

Science Database

In full-text format, researchers have access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and engineering literature.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today’s important social issues

PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science

PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science offers research, report and homework help in earth and space science for grades 3–8.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

PowerKnowledge Physical Science

PowerKnowledge Physical Science offers research, report and homework help in physical science for grades 3–8.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

PowerKnowledge Life Science

PowerKnowledge Life Science offers research, report and homework help in life science for grades 3-8.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

Global Issues in Context

Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.

Environmental Studies and Policy OneFile

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.

Environmental Issues (Encyclopedia of)

Topics include endangered animal species, air pollution, national parks, environmental legislation, oil spills, alternative energy sources, and global climate change and more.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

Science in Context

Understand context for hundreds of science topics through overviews, journals, news, interactive experiments, and more.