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Artificial Intelligence is a field of science that has several goals. The first, often called "weak" AI, is the effort to design and implement computer systems that can perform tasks requiring intelligence when performed by humans. AI in computer games, knowledge based systems and such are typical examples of this branch. The second, less tangible branch, often called "strong" AI, is the research that ultimatly aims to build artificial systems that display real intelligence. It does this by trying to understand or model the nature of human intelligence. Both branches are multidisciplinary, in that they have close relations with the fields of computer science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, biology and linguistics.

Algorithms

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A prescribed finite set of well defined rules or processes for the solutions of a problem in a finite number of steps. Explained in simple English, it is the mathematical formula for an operation, such as computing the check digits on packets of data that travel via packet switched networks.

Robotics

robots , robot , robotics , university , humanoids

Robotics is a term coined by Isaac Asimov to describe the field of science involving robots and related technologies. So what is a robot? The word comes from a 1923 Czech play called R.U.R. and described autonomous, humanoid robot servants. The original Czech word was robota, which means "servitude or forced labor". According to the Syrius Cybernetics Corporation of Douglas Adams' Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a robot is "your plastic pal who's fun to be with". A more conventional definition is, "A mechanical device that sometimes resembles a human and is capable of performing a variety of often complex human tasks". There are many other definitions, some a bit too narrow and some far too broad. We try to be as inclusive as possible, accepting sites about hobby robotics, industrial robotics, even those about the radio-controlled entertainment vehicles of "Robot Wars". Enjoy our selections. And if you don't agree with some of our choices, rest easy in the knowledge that someone else out there wouldn't agree with yours.

Aeronautics

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This category deals with all things pertaining to the technology, theory, and science of aeronautics. Here you will find sites that describe the technical aspects of flying, aviation and aeronautics.

Agriculture

urban agriculture , ciat , germany , review , applications

The science and technology of growing living things (plants and animals) for human consumption or use as pets, ornament, food, fiber, or construction material. Includes Forestry, Horticulture and Soil Science.

Cognitive Science

cognitive science , mit press , review , evolution , mental models

Cognitive science topics which may span one or more specific sciences including psychology and medicine. Sites, works and indices that assume a scientific model in their processes, references or information gathering and summary.

Economics

economists , economics , light bulb , economist , inflation

Known by other scientists as the "Dismal Science," this field makes a serious effort to study and describe:

The production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of wealth and the various related issues (problems) of labor, finance, taxation, currencies, the political arena as it relates to the above areas of goods and services.

Although interest in economic theories dates to the origins of commerce itself, economics as a modern study independent of moral or political philosophy is attributed to the Scottish writer Adam Smith (1723-1790). The ideas put forth in his seminal work, Wealth of Nations, form the basis of "classical" economic theory and free-market capitalism.

Math

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Math or mathematics is the study of numbers and variables representing numbers to solve everyday problems, learn about the world around us or to be an exercise in logical reasoning.

Some applications of math are in the areas of finance, physics, sociology, computer programming, fractal music and geometric art.

Meteorology

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Meteorology is the branch of science which studies weather. It is often an inexact science, especially when forecasting is involved, so that predictions often are stated as a percentage of probability. Listings here should concern the scientific practice of meteorology, information about weather events of historical interest, meteology as a hobby, and some instruments and products which either facilitate scientific meteorology or come from that background. Listings related to finding or reporting weather news should go to News: Weather.

Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics

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A collection of scientific resources about the motion of fluids like liquids and gases.

Physics

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"Physics is the study and application of the fundamental laws of nature, including the laws of motion, gravity, electromagnetism, heat, and microscopic interactions. These laws govern the behavior of objects at all scales, from the smallest subatomic particles to the entire observable universe. In between, physicists study nuclear reactions, the interactions of atoms with light, properties of solids, chaotic dynamics of fluids, and the evolution of stars and galaxies, among many other applications."

If this doesn't tickle your fancy, there is always the quote from Rutherford: "In science, there is only physics; all the rest is stamp collecting."

Skeptical Inquiry

science , review , skepticism , astrology , scientific method

Critical evaluation of alternative science, paranormal phenomena, news reports about science, etc.

Physiology

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Food Science

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Food Science is the study of the production, transport, storage, processing, preparation and presentation of food, and this category is for sites giving an overview of the subject.

Sociology

sociology , journal , research , university , sociologists

Sociology encompasses and overlaps many fields involves in the study of social relationships and institutions, including organizational behavior, societal development and structure, and cross-cultural interaction. The term "sociology" as the scientific analysis of collective human behavior was coined in 1838 by Auguste Comte, but Max Weber and ?mile Durkheim are generally credited as the founders of the modern field. The listings in this category are self-consciously restricted to links offering academic content or information. This also means that commercial sites that don't provide academic content (e.g., book sellers as compared to academic journal sites maintained by publishers) will not be listed.

Cryptozoology

cryptozoology , bigfoot , loren coleman , sightings , cryptozoologists

Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals not formally recognized by science, but supported in some way by other forms of evidence such as eyewitness accounts or tracks. Examples include Bigfoot and lake monsters(such as the Loch Ness Monster).

Oceanography

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Oceanography and marine science directory

Nanotechnology

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Nanotechnology: a general term covering nanoscale science and engineering. A more narrow definition is miniaturization engineering at the nanometer scale. Nano is a metric prefix meaning 'billionth', in this case, science, technology, and engineering at sizes measured in billionths of a meter, which is 1,000 times smaller than a micrometer. It is proposed to build electronic and mechanical devices which are made of very tiny parts (as are biotic systems), but which may have very large effects (as do biotic systems).

History

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History, in brief, is the humanity which explains the human condition based on the chronological record of significant events and their related causes.

Music

african music , west africa , africa , culture , mopti

Sites about music in Africa.

Classical Studies

latin , greek , english , fun fact , classics

Classics is the study and appreciation of the culture and wisdom of antiquity, in language, literature, philosophy, history, and related humanities. This category includes links to resources and organizations of classicists, English translations of works in ancient Greek and Latin, and crosslinks to related ODP subjects.

Administrative Law

demerjian , grand jury , city council , brown act , taylor

Administrative law covers those areas of law administered by administrative agencies, such as governmental and municipal organizations. These organizations issue regulations, usually to provide guidance, procedure, and enforcement mechanisms for statutes they are authorized to enforce. The range of administrative regulation is very broad. Enforcement of administrative laws is often done through administrative courts. Some administrative courts allow non-lawyers to provide legal representation to litigants.

Accident Reconstruction

accident reconstruction , failure analysis , clients , analysis , vehicle

An accident reconstructionist is someone qualified to analyze the many different aspects of n accident and render an opinion on how and why the accident happened. The reconstructionist may also offer an opinion on how the accident may have been avoided. A reconstructionist will not, generally, determine a level of fault or guilt to one party over another. Every accident results from the interplay of a wide variety of factors. For example, in a traffic accident, a reconstructionist may have to assess the role of vehicle speed, time, distance, ambient lighting, seat belt use, air bags, component failure, brakes, human factors, alcohol as a factor, collision avoidance, crashworthiness and tire failures just to name a few possible factors. It is advisable to consult with an attorney if you have been involved in an accident that resulted in injuries.

Employment

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Webpages that offer advice and employment information for careers in the sciences.

Artificial Life

artificial life , research , evolution , evolutionary computation , genetic programming

This category is for artificial life information, simulations, discussions and related sub topics like art and games.

Neural Networks

neural networks , research , gaussian processes , bibliography , genetic algorithms

Quantum Computing

photon , alice , quantum information , quantum , photons

Cancer

cancer , breast cancer , patients , cancer cells , doctor

Cancer is the common term for tumors (neoplasms) characterized by uncontrolled growth at the cell level. The branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis, treatment, and research into the causes of cancer is oncology. Cancer medical specialists are termed oncologist. Best Category 500 to 5000 Sites Winner

Allergies

anaphylaxis , allergies , dust mites , symptoms , patients

An allergy is a sensitivity to a certain substance which, in similar quantity, is tolerated by non-allergic people. The allergen is the specific protein substance that a person is allergic to. The presence of this allergen in the body causes a series of chemical reactions in the immune system which result in individual signs & symptoms. The tendency to be allergic is inherited; the actual allergy is not inherited.

Aromatherapy

essential oils , aromatherapy , oils , chinese herbs , researchers

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of pure essential oils through topical application or inhalation. Essential Oils are volatile aromatic substances. The oils are extracted mostly through steam distillation from herbs, flowers, seeds, barks or woody portions of plants, although there are other methods of extraction, including cold pressing (citrus oils), solvent extractions (absolutes) and carbon dioxide extraction.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

acupuncture , traditional chinese medicine , oriental medicine , chalk , tcm

Oriental medicine includes various Eastern indigenous traditions: Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Polynesian, Vietnamese, Tibetan. Most have their bases in the philosophical foundation of the East: yin/yang theory.

Biofeedback

biofeedback , patients , temperature biofeedback , state u new york , eeg biofeedback

Anatomy

anatomy , fasci , digestive system , visible human project , upper extremity

Education

medicalstudent.com , program , genetic counselling , university , plastic surgery

Schools, graduate programs and resources offering medical educational material for the healthcare professional.

Informatics

subrahmanyam karuturi , health informatics , reliable computer models , browse healthcybermap , marco zeimet

...Informatics is an emerging discipline that has been defined as the study, invention, and implementation of structures and algorithms to improve communication, understanding and management of medical information. The end objective of biomedical informatics is the coalescing of data, knowledge, and the tools necessary to apply that data and knowledge in the decision-making process, at the time and place that a decision needs to be made. The focus on the structures and algorithms necessary to manipulate the information separates Biomedical Informatics from other medical disciplines where information content is the focus." Aamir M. Zakaria., MD "Medical Informatics Frequently Asked Questions"

Pharmacology

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Bats

bats , bat house , species , bat houses , echolocation

Non-scientific sites about bats. Especially watching, rehabilitation and amateur research.

Science

computer , science , computers , improbable research , solar cells

Sites in this category contain jokes, essays, songs, students' test answers and other humorous content pertaining to science, math, engineering and statistics.

Colleges and Universities

college , higher education , universities , financial aid , investment

Here you will find educational institutions at the tertiary level and beyond.

Educational Resources

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Science educational resources are educational products and services for teachers and students in the general field of science or cover more than one specialty in science. Some examples of webpages to be listed here include science workbooks, class activities, lesson plans, and mentoring programs.

Library and Information Science

association , electronic site , research libraries , computers , users

Included are: professional resources for librarians, i.e., resources which assist librarians in carrying out their duties; resources for librarians' personal professional development; and resources related to the academic discipline of library and information studies.

Ancient Egypt

egypt , tombs , ancient egypt , tomb , uninscribed tombs

The scientific study of material remains of past human life and activities in ancient Egypt from the pre-Dynastic to the end of the Ptolemaic Period in 30 BC. It is about the process of archaeological research more than the resulting understanding of history.

Education

astronomy , project , solar system , planets , lesson

Science/Astronomy/Education is for educational web sites of interest to educators, parents, students, and professionals emphasizing the teaching or learning of various aspects of astronomy or astrophysics. The best sites will try to teach or instruct about astronomy or astrophysics, although clear, easy-to-follow explanations of topics are useful as well. There are also sites here that talk about educational programs of all levels, including - but not limited to, grade school, college programs, and graduate schools.

Satellites

satellite , satellites , mhz , amateur radio , iss

This category lists sites that distribute information on man-made satellites.

Electrochemistry

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Electrochemistry is the study of the exchange of electrons between an ion/molecule and an electrode, or another ion/molecule. Application areas include batteries, plating or electrodeposition, corrosion, analytical electrochemistry, as well as the study of any chemical reaction involving oxidation or reduction.

Organic

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Organic Chemistry is the branch of chemistry dealing with the compounds of carbon.

Econometrics

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Game Theory

game theory , economic theory , department , faculty , economics

Game theory is a mathematical theory of strategic interaction developed by economists, mathematicians and biologists.

CAD

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Chemical Engineering

chemical engineers , chemical engineer , chemical engineering , synthetic fibers , chemistry

Lighting

watt , fluorescent lamps , ssl products , slight update , lighting design

The art and science of lighting design and illumination. This includes all the fields of architectural, movie, theater, and show lighting, as well as combinations thereof. Current subcategories include Daylighting, Associations, Magazines and Education

Mechanical Engineering

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The branch of engineering concerned with the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of engines, machines, and manufacturing processes. It involves the application of dynamics, control, thermodynamics and heat transfer, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, material science, tribology, mathematics, and computation.

Data Acquisition and Control

data acquisition , systems , products , hauser , software

Companies manufacturing or installing equipment for the automatic collection of data from sensors and instruments, and the remote control of process equipment such as lights, valves, heating and cooling chambers, etc. This includes but is not limited to SCADA systems. Examples of data acquisition include temperature, pressure, flow, strain, position, depth and pollutants.

Academia

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University, industrial or academic programs in technology and Engineering.

Agriculture

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Technically oriented websites about the environmental aspects of agriculture, including agricultural pollution and its control.

Water Resources

waterbank , university , christina basin , water rights , environment

Water "resources" are the waters that people use or might use for human consumption, industry, etc.

Topics may include hydrology, water supply, water distribution, water quality, wastewater, flooding, surface water (rivers, streams, and lakes), groundwater, drinking water, and water treatment technology.

Biodiversity

species , biodiversity , biological diversity , variety , ecosystems

Biodiversity is not easily defined. Try What is Biodiversity? and Defining The 'B' Word for approaches with differing emphases. Below is a definition adapted from the World Resources Institute, World Conservation Union, and United Nations Environment Programme in Global Biodiversity Strategy 1992.

"Biodiversity is the totality of genes, species, and ecosystems in a region... Biodiversity can be divided into three hierarchical categories -- genes, species, and ecosystems -- that describe quite different aspects of living systems and that scientists measure in different ways.

Genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within species. This covers distinct populations of the same species (such as the thousands of traditional rice varieties in India) or genetic variation within a populations (high among Indian rhinos, and very low among cheetahs) ...

Species diversity refers to the variety of species within a region. Such diversity can be measured in many ways, and scientists have not settled on a single best method. The number of species in a region -- its species richness -- is one often- used measure, but a more precise measurement, taxonomic diversity, also considers the relationship of species to each other. For example, an island with two species of birds and one species of lizard has a greater taxonomic diversity than an island with three species of birds but no lizards ...

Ecosystem diversity is harder to measure than species or genetic diversity because the boundaries of communities -- associations of species -- and ecosystems are elusive. Nevertheless, as long as a consistent set of criteria is used to define communities and ecosystems, their numbers and distribution can be measured ..."

Resources related to biodiversity or conservation as an issue or a topic of debate belong primarily in the relevant subcategory of Society/Issues/Environment.

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Air Quality

air pollution , epa , nitrogen , engine , carbon monoxide

Information, organizations, research, information and services that are concerned with improving air quality.

Ecotoxicology

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According to that quoted in http://www.bio.hw.ac.uk/edintox/enviro.htm (a cool site): Environmental toxicology and ecotoxicology are terms used to describe the scientific study of the adverse effects on living organisms that chemicals can have when released into the natural environment. There is a tendency to apply the term "environmental toxicology" only to the study of direct effects of environmental chemicals on human beings and the term "ecotoxicology" only to the study of the effects of chemicals on ecosystems and their nonhuman components.

Climate Change

climate change , greenhouse gases , global warming , climate , atmosphere

Topics include climate change (or global warming), atmospheric C02, stratospheric ozone, desertification, and change indicators.

Groundwater

groundwater , unsaturated zone , pest , king county , development

About the occurrence, hydrology, chemistry, water-supply development, water quality protection, and other aspects of groundwater (subsurface water).

Drinking Water

drinking water , king county , reducing contamination , epa , public water systems

Wetlands

wetland losses , clean water act , wetlands , national academy , climate change

Wetlands are the swamps and marshes that typical exist between land masses and water masses and may also occur where water sheds, aquifers, or other water sources are.

Geometry

java , greatest distance , centre , cuboid , shortest routes

Algebra

double cover , jordan algebra , mathematics , abstract , matrices

Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses letters or other symbols to represent unknown quantities, called variables. These variables and number values are combined to form equations. The rules of these equations follow the exact same rules as arithmetic, such as the commutative and associative laws for addition and multiplication. Functions are a special type of equation, where one variable can be uniquely defined in terms of the other. Another part of this topic is graphing of equations and functions using the Cartesian coordinate graph or polar coordinates. Also, covered in this topic is set theory or what constitutes a grouping of numbers.

Topology

manifold , topology , algebraic topology , new york , manifolds

Set Theory

axiom , university , equivalence relation , natural numbers , mathematics

Chaos

chaos theory , initial conditions , l-systems , systems , dynamical systems

Chaos theory, in mathematics and physics, deals with the behavior of certain nonlinear dynamical systems that (under certain conditions) exhibit the phenomenon known as chaos, most famously characterised by sensitivity to initial conditions. Systems that exhibit mathematical chaos are deterministic and thus orderly in some sense; this technical use of the word chaos is at odds with common parlance, which suggests complete disorder.

Number Theory

number theory , program , digits , iterations , integers

Number theory addresses problems about integer and rational numbers. It includes congruences, divisibility, primes, and Fermat's Last Theorem.

Operations Research

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The study of operations research (OR) is concerned with mathematical methods and tools for solving problems relating to the allocation of scarce resources subject to constraints. Frequently these problems have to do with determining the least cost or greatest profit possible for a cost or profit function subject to constraints such as capacities and required amounts over a very large number of variables. Important problems within this space include minimum cost routing problems, network maximum flow or minimum cost flow problems, and machine scheduling problems. The growing trends in OR increasingly utilize applications of more than one technique and involve individuals from other disciplines. Moreover, they involve a blend of "hard" and "soft" as well as a mixing of different "hard" or "soft" techniques with the increasing use of multiple methods within one piece of analysis. A creative thinking must look in detail at how those from disciplines outside of OR can come to work in the organizations on multi-disciplinary studies. Those who have come from such backgrounds, clearly share their perspectives and experiences. The field of OR is always changing. Its changes are driven by the technology it uses and that it extends, and the applications that it affects.

Category Theory

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Earthquakes

software , university , seismic data , single supply , microprocessors

Earthquake - A sudden movement of the earth's crust caused by the release of stress accumulated along geologic faults or by volcanic activity. Also called seism, temblor.

Petroleum

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Web sites pertaining to the use of Geology in the Oil and Gas Industry. Any activity that does not fit into an existing subcategory is listed here.

Organizations

geology , geological society , university , proceedings , alabama geological society

This category is for any organization or association specifically related to, or promoting the earth sciences.

Paleontology

fossils , paleontology , california , nevada , dinosaurs

Paleontology is the study of past life, mostly through fossils, which are the preserved remains of ancient life forms. This category includes resources related to the science of paleontology, as well as for collectors of fossils.

Quaternary Studies

rutgers , greenland , glaciers , bit image , quaternary studies

Geomorphology

geomorphology , niagara escarpment , lake ontario , lake iroquois , potholes

Geomorphology deals with the study of landforms, their evolution, and the processes that shape the land's surface.

Gold

muruntau , uzbekistan , ore genesis , muruntau gold deposit , hydrothermal fluids

The geology of gold garners a level of interest that is out of proportion to its inherent scientific interest or its relative importance in technology and industry.

Semiotics

semiotics , communication , saussure , stewart , environment

The term Semiotics stems from the Greek word seemeiootikee--the study of signs, what they represent and signify, and how we act and think in their milieu. Semiotics is the study of signs and signifying practices which influenced artistic writing of the 1980s and 1990s.

Directories

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Link collections, annotated directories, and search engines for philosophy and related areas.

Chats and Forums

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The search for wisdom through open debate. Sites submitted to this category should be in some way interactive and accommodate public discussion of a philosophical nature.

Education

courses , aesthetics , science , ethics , philosophy

This category is devoted to the teaching of philosophy. It is supposed to provide resources for philosophy teachers, mostly at the college and university level, including sites on pedagogy in philosophy teaching, the teaching of particular subject areas, syllabi, handouts, etc. Philosophy sites which are of use mostly for students of philosophy, including online courses and course websites with substantial philosophical content should go in the most appropriate subcategory of Society/Philosophy.

Continental Philosophy

leiter , continental philosophy , critical theory , russian philosophy , department

Particle

cern , particle physics , physics , detector , fermilab

Particle physics, often called High Energy Physics (HEP) deals with the smallest building blocks of everything around us - subatomic elementary particles.

It is not about particles you could see under a microscope (e.g. dust particles) and it is not about chemical molecules.

The World Wide Web was invented by particle physicists at CERN.

Relativity

general relativity , relativity , einstein , general theory , black holes

Classical mechanics generalized (extended) to realm of high velocities (special relativity), and strong gravitational fields (general relativity). In particular, the theory that time and space form a single 'spacetime' which is curved in the presence of energy and mass.

NASA

nasa , solar system , system , ads , technology

Sites belonging to NASA or sponsored by NASA. If a site is not directly NASA initiated or sponsored by NASA it belongs in another category.

Entomology

biological control , north america , natural enemies , pest control , new york

Entomology = study of Insects

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

nexia , development , products , research , technology

Biotechnology refers to the use of cellular and molecular processes in drug discovery and manufacturing, research, and biologically engineered food production.

Pharmaceuticals include over-the-counter and prescription medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements. The term also covers drug delivery systems and diagnostic compounds.

Flora and Fauna

species , northern ireland , photos , life web project , university

This category is intended for websites about the biology of specific organisms or taxonomic groups. The structure is organized according to a taxonomy tree, with the top-level subcategories being the five Kingdoms plus Viruses. Potential contents include descriptions and images of the organisms, classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, distribution, reproduction and life cycle, habitat, biological or ecological aspects of management, endangered-species status, etc. Note: In establishing the taxonomy-based category structure, some subtaxons and taxon levels are intentionally omitted for: 1) escaping from "unstable" taxons; 2) ease in navigation; 3) convenience in editing.

Botany

licensing agreement , botanical society , botany , mehr , bsa teaching section

Microbiology

microbiology , bacteria , university , internet , infectious diseases

Microbiology is the study of microbes, including: bacteria, viruses, prions, fungi, and parasites.

Zoology

planet earth , tv series , marinebio , bioluminescence , british library board

Sites in this category pertain to members of the Kingdom Animalia and are organized primarily by phyla or groups of phyla.

Taxonomy

species , treebase , life web project , systematic botany , international code

Systematics = the science of classification Taxonomy = the science of biological classification Related: Where should I submit my website about animals? Or, where will I find the animal topic I am looking for?

Academic Departments

biological sciences , biology , department , university , research

Listed sites are the official homepages, as found by visiting the university or institution main page & then following links to the department of biology. Post secondary or higher only.

Stem Cells

stem cells , mike allen , scientists , embryonic stem cells , embryo

Fungi

fungi , species , fungus , spores , nematodes

The kingdom Fungi comprises not only the more familiar mushrooms and toadstools but also lichens, moulds, rusts, smuts and rot. In fact what we see are the fruiting bodies of the fungi,these being supported by a network of root-like strands called hyphae beneath the surface. Most fungi are saprobes, breaking down organic material and especially wood. Some are parasites and may be significant agents of plant or animal disease and some form a mutually beneficial relationship with the roots of plants. The phylum Basidiomycota includes the common mushrooms and toadstools, puffballs and bracket fungi and the phylum Ascomycota includes truffles, morels and other fungi with cup-shaped, club-shaped or various strangely-shaped fruiting bodies. There is great diversity in shape of these and their appearance may not be a good guide to their classification. The other main phyla are the Zygomycota or pin-moulds and the Chytridiomycota whose members are mostly aquatic, some being parasites. Modern genetic analysis is showing unexpected relationships between disparate groups and demonstrating that what had been thought to be closely related groups are actually far apart. The Fungi are now thought to be more closely related to the animal kingdom than the plant kingdom. Subcategories are organized according to the taxon tree: - Divisions -- Families --- Genera

Mycology

fungi , new zealand , photos , california , species

Mycology = the study of Fungi The total kingdom of Fungi - from single cell yeasts through to large ''mushrooms''. Cultivation, finding, photographs, commercial growing, etc - the lot!

Biological Anthropology

human populations , populations , ban chiang , human evolution , siberia

The study of human (and other primate) biological evolution adaptation, and diversity.

Fungal

neurospora crassa , ngpc , neurospora genome project , search page , mary anne nelson

Saccharomyces

sgd , pericentric chromatin , molecular biology , webminer , genes

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is commonly known as baker's or budding yeast.

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