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June 28, 2005
New RSS Feeds From Nature
Naturejobs now offers RSS science jobs feeds. The feeds are available in the broad categories of biological sciences, physical sciences and a general science careers. Read more here
Posted by erushton at 12:36 PM
New PubMed® Feature: Search Terms Highlighted
Starting soon, terms searched in PubMed® will be highlighted in pale yellow in the Summary, Abstract, and Citation display formats. More here...
Posted by erushton at 12:26 PM
June 27, 2005
Inaugural Issue of PLoS Computational Biology
This week, the Public Library of Science (PLoS) launched their third Open Access journal, PLoS Computational Biology.
As described in the press release, PLoS Computational Biology is "a new open-access, peer-reviewed journal reporting major biological advances achieved through computation. Unique in its scope, the journal publishes research from one of the most rapidly growing and exciting areas of scientific inquiry. As a collaboration between a scholarly society and an open access publisher, the journal also provides further momentum to the shift towards unrestricted access and use of all scientific and medical literature." More here...
Posted by erushton at 10:10 AM
June 20, 2005
Coming Soon: PLoS Genetics
On July 25, the Public Library of Science will launch their new open access journal PLoS Genetics. PLoS Genetics will focus on genetics and genomics research. Several "sneak preview articles" are available online.
Posted by erushton at 04:53 PM
June 07, 2005
Mathematica available in the Science Library
Mathematica, a computational software program, has been installed on the public workstations in the Science Library. See http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/introduction.html for more information about Mathematica.
Posted by amcmanus at 01:42 PM
June 06, 2005
New Science Library Books
Looking for something interesting to read at the Science Library? Here are just a few examples of some books recently purchased.
Eiffel: The Genius who Reinvented Himself
David I Harvie
Sutton Publishing
Science Library Stacks TA140.E4 H37 2004 -- REGULAR LOAN
From Publisher: This is the story of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) and of the conception, and controversial construction of the tower that bears his name, perhaps the most famous tall building in the world.
Why Birds Sing: A Journey Into the Mystery of Bird Song
David Rothenberg
Basic Books
Science Library Stacks QL698.5 .R68 2005 -- REGULAR LOAN
From Publisher:The astonishing variety and richness of bird song is both an aesthetic and a scientific mystery. Biologists have never been able to understand why bird song displays are often so inventive and why so many species devote so many hours to singing. The standard explanations, which generally have to do with territoriality and sexual display, don’t begin to account for the astonishing variety and energy that the commonest birds exhibit. Is it possible that birds sing because they like to? This seemingly naïve explanation is starting to look more and more like the truth. In the tradition of classic works by Bernd Heinrich, Edward Abbey, and Terry Tempest Williams, Why Birds Sing is a lyric exploration of bird song that blends the latest scientific research with a deep understanding of musical beauty and form.
Wisdom for a Livable Planet
Carl N. McDaniel
Trinity University Press
Science Library Stacks GE105 .M385 2005 -- REGULAR LOAN
From Publisher: The book is subtitled “The Visionary Work of Terri Swearingen, Dave Foreman, Wes Jackson, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Werner Fornos, Herman Daly, Stephen Schneider, and David Orr,” each of whom has dedicated his lives to various environmental issues. Each story provides a portrait of the individual’s campaign to improve the conditions for life on our planet.
Posted by erushton at 01:23 PM
June 03, 2005
Instant Message a Librarian
We’re pleased to announce that the Libraries are currently piloting an Instant Messenging Reference Service. The service is offered Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., while classes are in session. It is intended for quick questions and database guidance. Click here for more information.
Posted by erushton at 01:43 PM
New Open Access Journals Added to PubMed Central
The following journals have recently been added to the collections at PubMed Central
International Journal of Medical Sciences
From site: A peer-reviewed scientific journal publishes papers of excellence in all areas of medical sciences. The Journal serves wide ranges of international audiences, including medical researchers, pharmaceutical employees, students, general and specialized clinicians. More here....
International Journal of Biological Sciences
From site: Publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers of significance in all areas of biological sciences. The Journal targets wide ranges of international audiences of researchers and biotechnology company employees. The scope of the Journal includes cell biology, developmental biology, structural biology, microbiology, molecular biology & genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, biodiversity, ecology, marine biology, plant biology, and bioinformatics. More here...
Posted by erushton at 01:19 PM