LibGuides: Physics: Useful Web Sites

Best Bets--Scholarly Web Sites for Engineering

These resources are freely available online.

IEEE Editorial Style Manual
Provides general editing guidelines for IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Letters.
Inside Science
News and current events website from the American Institute of Physics (AIP).

Physics Interactive Simulations (PhET) This link opens in a new window
The PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET simulations are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

Physics Magazine
From the American Physical Society (APS), this summarizes recent research in language intended for the general public.
Physics Central
From the American Physical Society (APS), this is a website of hands-on projects and demos in physics. There are also news features and current awareness topics.
PhysicsWorld
News, blogs, and features from the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the U.K.
Science.gov
Searchable gateway to STEM websites from U.S. Government agencies.
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You may now search here for science images, including animal and plant, weather and space, earth and sun, and more. The information is free and no registration is required. Select the Image Search link under Special Collections.
What's a Library Database? (RMIT University video)
In less than two minutes, this presents a concise overview of why library databases will help you with research.
Wolfram Alpha
'Computational knowledge engine' with the goal to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone.

WorldWideScience This link opens in a new window
Federated search interface to national and international science portals for searching world science literature. Modeled after Science.gov, it was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and the British Library in conjunction with other international organizations. 1930-present

Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students
Designed to help students communicate their technical work. Guidelines contain advice, models, and exercises for common writing and speaking assignments in engineering and science.