Physics & Chemistry

Mechanics, Quantum, Particle, Organic, Materials

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American Society for Cell Biology - Scientific society supporting cell biology research through journals and career development programs.
American Society for Microbiology - Professional society offering journals, meetings and resources on bacteria, viruses and fungi.
American Society of Civil Engineers - Professional society representing civil engineers, publishing infrastructure standards.

3Blue1Brown - Video series using visual animations to explain calculus and linear algebra intuitively.
American Chemical Society - Leading US scientific society for chemistry professionals, offering journals, conferences and career resources.
American Geophysical Union - Global society of Earth and space scientists publishing research on geophysics and climate.
American Institute of Physics - Federation of physical science societies supporting research communication and policy in physics.
American Mathematical Society - Professional organization supporting mathematical research and publishing journals for mathematicians.
American Meteorological Society - Professional society advancing atmospheric, oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
American Physical Society - Professional society for physicists, publishing leading journals and supporting research, education and advocacy.
American Society for Cell Biology - Scientific society supporting cell biology research through journals and career development programs.
American Society for Microbiology - Professional society offering journals, meetings and resources on bacteria, viruses and fungi.
American Society of Civil Engineers - Professional society representing civil engineers, publishing infrastructure standards.
Animal Diversity Web - University of Michigan database offering detailed profiles of animal species and biology.
Art of Problem Solving - Educational platform offering competition math courses and forums for advanced students.
arXiv - Free repository for preprint research papers in physics, math and computer science.
arXiv: Mathematics - Open-access repository hosting preprint papers across all fields of mathematical research.
arXiv: Robotics - Preprint repository listing recent research papers in robotics and autonomous systems.
ASBMB - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology supporting research, education and careers.
Ask Dr. Math - Archived question-and-answer resource where students got help with math concepts.
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers supporting research, standards and professional development.
Astronomy Magazine - Publication offering stargazing tips, cosmology news and deep-space imagery for enthusiasts.
Audubon Society - Conservation nonprofit dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats across the Americas.
bioRxiv - Free preprint server for biology research, sharing findings before formal peer review.
BirdLife International - Global partnership of conservation organizations working to protect birds and biodiversity.
Boston Dynamics - Robotics company known for advanced mobile robots like Spot and Atlas.
Botanical Society of America - Scientific society supporting plant biology research and professional botanist development.
BrainFacts.org - Public education resource explaining neuroscience, brain function and nervous system disorders.
Brilliant - Interactive learning platform teaching math and science through guided problem-solving courses.
British Geological Survey - UK's national geological survey researching subsurface hazards and resources.
Broad Institute - MIT and Harvard-affiliated center advancing genomics to understand and treat human disease.
Brookhaven National Laboratory - US Department of Energy lab conducting research in nuclear physics, chemistry and energy science.
Caltech - Small, elite institute focused on science and engineering research, partnered with NASA's JPL.
Carbon Brief - UK-based outlet providing in-depth analysis on climate science and energy policy.
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute - Leading academic research center advancing robotics, AI and autonomous systems.
Cell Press - Publisher of Cell and related journals featuring cutting-edge molecular and life sciences research.
CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research operating the Large Hadron Collider to study fundamental particles.
Chandra X-ray Observatory - NASA mission site sharing X-ray images and discoveries about black holes and galaxies.
Chemistry World - Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine covering chemical research, industry news and science policy.
Clay Mathematics Institute - Nonprofit foundation promoting mathematical research, known for its Millennium Prize Problems.
Climate Action Tracker - Independent analysis tracking government climate pledges against temperature targets.
Climate Central - Independent organization researching and reporting on climate change and local impacts.
CNRS - France's national scientific research center covering physics, biology and chemistry.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - Research and education institution focused on cancer, neuroscience, genomics and plant biology.
Compound Interest - Infographic-driven blog explaining everyday chemistry, from food and cosmetics to chemical reactions.
Cornell Lab: All About Birds - Bird identification guide offering species profiles and birdsong recordings.
Cosmos Magazine - Australian science publication covering astronomy, physics and space exploration.
CSIRO - Australia's national science agency conducting research in agriculture, energy and health.
Defenders of Wildlife - US conservation organization advocating for endangered species and habitat preservation.
Design News - Engineering trade publication covering product design, manufacturing and technology trends.
DESY - German national research center operating particle accelerators to study matter and the universe.
Earthjustice - Nonprofit environmental law organization litigating to protect health and natural resources.
EarthSky - Science news outlet covering astronomy, earth science and nature through daily updates.
EarthSky: Space - Science news site section covering space exploration and skywatching highlights.
eBird - Global bird-sighting database where birdwatchers record observations for scientific research.
EMBL - European Molecular Biology Laboratory conducting basic research in molecular biology.
Engineering.com - Online publication covering engineering news, design software and technology trends.
Environmental and Energy Study Institute - Nonprofit policy institute educating lawmakers on sustainable energy solutions.
Environmental Defense Fund - Nonprofit using science and economics to develop climate and environmental solutions.
EPA - US Environmental Protection Agency enforcing regulations to protect health and environment.
EurekAlert! - Global science news service providing journalists early access to embargoed research.
European Mathematical Society - Organization representing European math societies, supporting research and outreach.
European Southern Observatory - Intergovernmental astronomy organization operating major telescopes in Chile for observation.
European Space Agency - Intergovernmental organization coordinating European space exploration and satellite programs.
Fermilab - US Department of Energy laboratory researching neutrinos, dark matter and the structure of matter.
Genetics Society of America - Scholarly society publishing genetics research and connecting scientists studying heredity.
Geological Society of America - Scientific society supporting geoscience research through publications and meetings.
Geology.com - Educational site explaining rocks, minerals, volcanoes and general geologic processes.
Greenpeace - International environmental advocacy group campaigning on climate, oceans and pollution.
Grist - Nonprofit news organization covering climate, justice and solutions journalism.
Hackaday - Community-driven blog featuring DIY electronics, engineering hacks and hardware tutorials.
Harvard University - Ivy League research university with extensive programs across science and public health.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Nonprofit medical research organization funding scientists and free educational biology content.
HubbleSite - Official site showcasing Hubble Space Telescope images, discoveries and educational content.
IEEE - World's largest technical professional organization advancing electrical and computer engineering.
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society - Technical society supporting robotics research through conferences and journals.
IEEE Spectrum - Technology magazine covering innovations in electronics, robotics, energy and computing.
In-The-Sky.org - Free astronomy guide listing nightly sky events, planet positions and celestial phenomena.
iNaturalist - Citizen science platform where users photograph and identify plants and animals worldwide.
Institute of Physics - UK-based scientific charity supporting physicists worldwide through publishing, education and public engagement.
Institution of Engineering and Technology - Global professional organization for engineers covering electrical and technology disciplines.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers - UK professional body supporting mechanical engineers through accreditation and events.
International Astronomical Union - Global authority for naming celestial objects and defining astronomical standards.
International Atomic Energy Agency - United Nations agency promoting peaceful use of nuclear science and technology and safeguards.
International Energy Agency - Intergovernmental organization analyzing global energy markets and clean energy transitions.
International Mathematical Olympiad - Official site for the premier high school math competition, with archived problems.
IPCC - United Nations body assessing climate change science and publishing global reports.
IRIS Seismology - Consortium supporting seismological research and public education about Earth's interior.
IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, publisher of the Red List of Threatened Species.
James Webb Space Telescope - NASA mission site featuring images, science results and updates from the Webb observatory.
JSTOR - Digital library archiving academic journals, books and primary sources across disciplines.
Khan Academy: Math - Free video lessons and practice exercises covering arithmetic through calculus.
Live Science: Physics & Math - Popular science outlet explaining physics and math concepts and current research for general readers.
London Mathematical Society - UK learned society promoting mathematical research through publishing and grant funding.
Mathematical Association of America - Organization focused on undergraduate math education, competitions and professional development.
MathOverflow - Question-and-answer community where professional mathematicians discuss research-level problems.
Max Planck Institute for Physics - German research institute specializing in particle physics, astrophysics and elementary particles.
Max Planck Society - German research organization operating institutes conducting basic research across many fields.
Missouri Botanical Garden - Historic botanical garden and research center studying plant science and conservation.
MIT - Leading research university renowned for engineering, computer science and innovation.
MIT News - Official news office covering research breakthroughs from MIT's engineering and science labs.
MushroomExpert.com - Reference site helping enthusiasts identify mushrooms and fungi species with detailed photos.
Mycological Society of America - Scientific society advancing the study of fungi through research and education.
NASA - US space agency leading exploration of space, aeronautics and planetary science missions.
NASA Climate Change - NASA resource explaining climate science through satellite data and visualizations.
NASA Earth Observatory - Satellite imagery and articles documenting climate patterns and environmental change.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - NASA research center managing robotic missions to explore planets, moons and comets.
NASA Robotics - NASA program page detailing robotic technologies for space exploration missions.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - Independent US organization providing expert advice on science and medicine policy.
National Academy of Engineering - US honorary organization recognizing engineering achievement and advising on policy.
National Geographic: Animals - Magazine section featuring wildlife photography and animal behavior research.
National Human Genome Research Institute - US institute leading genomic research, explaining DNA, genetics and the Human Genome Project.
National Museum of Mathematics - Interactive New York museum making mathematics engaging through hands-on exhibits.
National Oceanography Centre - UK research institution studying ocean processes and climate through science and exploration.
National Science Foundation - US federal agency funding research and education across science and engineering disciplines.
National Snow and Ice Data Center - Research center tracking polar ice and snow cover data to study climate change.
National Weather Service - US government agency issuing weather forecasts and warnings nationwide.
Natural History Museum, London - World-renowned museum covering geology, paleontology, biodiversity and Earth history.
Nature - Weekly international journal publishing peer-reviewed research across science since 1869.
NCBI - National Center for Biotechnology Information hosting genetic databases, PubMed and bioinformatics tools.
New Scientist - Weekly magazine covering breaking developments across science, technology and environment.
NIH - Primary US agency conducting and funding medical research to advance health.
NIST - US government agency setting measurement standards and advancing innovation in science and technology.
NIST Engineering Laboratory - US federal lab developing measurement standards for construction and manufacturing.
NOAA - US federal agency monitoring oceans, weather, climate and marine ecosystems.
NOAA Climate.gov - US government portal providing climate data, science explainers and adaptation resources.
NOAA Ocean Service - Educational resource explaining ocean science, coastal management, tides and marine ecosystems.
Nobel Prize in Physics - Official archive of Nobel Prize-winning physics research and laureates since 1901.
NOIRLab - US national center for ground-based optical astronomy operating major observatories.
Numberphile - Popular video series exploring fascinating numbers, puzzles and mathematical concepts.
Ocean Conservancy - Nonprofit working to protect oceans from plastic pollution, overfishing and climate impacts.
OEIS - Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences, a searchable database of number patterns.
PBS Infinite Series - Archived video series exploring advanced mathematical topics for enthusiastic learners.
Phys.org - Science news aggregator covering daily discoveries across physics, chemistry, biology and space.
Physics World - News and analysis site from the Institute of Physics covering breakthroughs across physics.
Plants of the World Online - Searchable database from Kew Gardens documenting plant species and taxonomy worldwide.
PLOS - Nonprofit open-access publisher offering peer-reviewed research across biology and medicine.
Plus Magazine - Free online magazine explaining mathematics through news and real-world applications.
Popular Mechanics: Technology - Consumer magazine section covering engineering marvels and emerging technology innovations.
Project Drawdown - Nonprofit identifying and evaluating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally.
PubMed - Free search engine for biomedical literature, citations and abstracts from journals.
Quanta Magazine: Mathematics - Science journalism covering breakthroughs and open problems in mathematics research.
Quanta Magazine: Physics - Independent science journalism covering major developments in theoretical and experimental physics.
ResearchGate - Social networking platform where scientists share papers and discuss research findings.
RMI - Nonprofit think tank accelerating the transition to clean and renewable energy systems.
Robohub - Nonprofit media outlet sharing news and interviews about robotics research and industry.
RoboticsTomorrow - Industry news site covering automation, robotics technology and manufacturing trends.
Royal Astronomical Society - UK learned society supporting astronomy and geophysics research through journals and outreach.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - World-leading botanical research institution and gardens studying plant diversity.
Royal Institution - Historic UK science charity known for public lectures, including televised Christmas Lectures.
Royal Society of Chemistry - UK's professional body for chemists, publishing research journals and promoting chemistry education.
RSPB - UK charity protecting birds and wildlife through nature reserves and conservation campaigns.
SAE International - Engineering association setting technical standards for automotive and aerospace industries.
Science - AAAS-published journal featuring peer-reviewed research and news across all fields of science.
ScienceDirect - Elsevier's platform hosting millions of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
ScienceDirect: Life Sciences - Elsevier's database of peer-reviewed journals covering biology, biochemistry and life sciences.
Scitable by Nature Education - Free educational library from Nature Publishing offering articles on genetics and cell biology.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography - UC San Diego research center studying oceans and Earth systems through science.
SETI Institute - Research organization searching for extraterrestrial intelligence and studying origins of life.
SIAM - Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics connecting researchers in science and engineering.
Sierra Club - US grassroots environmental organization promoting conservation and clean energy.
Simons Foundation: Math & Physical Science - Philanthropic program funding basic research in mathematics and theoretical computer science.
Sky & Telescope - Astronomy magazine offering observing guides, sky charts and news for amateur stargazers.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory - Stanford-based DOE lab using powerful X-ray lasers and accelerators to explore atomic structure.
Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program - Database documenting volcanic eruptions worldwide and historical eruption records.
Smithsonian Institution - World's largest museum and research complex spanning natural history and science collections.
Smithsonian Magazine: Science - Magazine section covering natural history, space, wildlife and scientific discovery stories.
Smithsonian's National Zoo - Washington DC zoo and conservation institute researching endangered species and animal care.
Society for Neuroscience - Global organization of neuroscientists supporting brain research through publications and conferences.
Society for the Study of Evolution - Scientific society promoting research and education on evolutionary biology.
Space.com - Space news website covering astronomy, spaceflight, exploration missions and skywatching events.
SpaceNews - Trade publication covering the business, policy and technology of the global space industry.
SpaceWeather.com - Daily updates on solar activity, auroras, near-Earth asteroids and space weather conditions.
SpaceX - Private aerospace company building rockets and spacecraft for satellite, cargo and crewed missions.
SpringerLink - Digital library providing access to Springer's scientific journals and reference works.
Stanford University - Private research university known for strengths in engineering, medicine and science.
Symmetry Magazine - Online publication covering particle physics research, jointly produced by Fermilab and SLAC.
The Nature Conservancy - Global environmental organization protecting land and water through conservation science.
The Paleontological Society - Scholarly organization advancing the study of fossils and prehistoric life.
The Planetary Society - Nonprofit advocacy organization promoting space exploration and public engagement with astronomy.
The Robot Report - Industry news source covering robotics companies, funding and market trends.
The Royal Society - UK's national academy of sciences supporting research excellence since 1660.
The Wildlife Trusts - Federation of UK charities managing nature reserves and local wildlife conservation.
UK Met Office - United Kingdom's national weather service providing forecasts and climate data.
UN Environment Programme - United Nations agency coordinating global environmental action on climate and biodiversity.
UNFCCC - United Nations treaty body coordinating international negotiations on global climate action.
Union of Concerned Scientists - Science advocacy organization addressing climate, clean energy and food system challenges.
Universe Today - Independent space news site covering astronomy research, spaceflight and cosmic discoveries.
USGS - US Geological Survey providing science on earthquakes, volcanoes and natural hazards.
VolcanoDiscovery - Website tracking active volcanoes worldwide with eruption updates and activity reports.
Wellcome Sanger Institute - UK genomics institute known for large-scale DNA sequencing of human and pathogen genomes.
Wildlife Conservation Society - Global organization managing zoos and aquariums while protecting wildlife and wild places.
Wiley Online Library - Publisher platform offering access to journals and reference content across the sciences.
Wolfram MathWorld - Comprehensive online encyclopedia covering mathematical definitions and formulas across every branch.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - Independent research institution dedicated to studying the ocean and climate systems.
World Meteorological Organization - United Nations agency coordinating global weather, climate and water resource monitoring.
World Resources Institute - Global research organization working on climate, energy and water sustainability challenges.
World Wildlife Fund - International conservation organization working to protect endangered species and habitats.
Xerces Society - Nonprofit dedicated to protecting invertebrates like butterflies, bees and pollinators.
Yale Climate Connections - Nonpartisan media outlet reporting on climate change science, impacts and solutions.