Research Guides: Science: Getting Started: Home

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Core Databases

Science-Specific Databases
Other Helpful Databases

Agriculture Collection This link opens in a new window
Start here for any agriculture-related research.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography This link opens in a new window
Information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Culinary Arts Collection This link opens in a new window
Search through major cooking and nutrition magazines. Also has restaurant reviews and culinary industry information.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Environment Complete This link opens in a new window
Database designed for environmental studies research.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," "Export to Bibliographic Management Software," "Direct Export to NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection This link opens in a new window
Ideal for research into environmental issues and policies that deal with those issues.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Environmental Studies in Context This link opens in a new window
Research environmental issues via case studies, news articles, reference sources, academic journals, video, and more.
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection This link opens in a new window
Scholarly articles focused on gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. Relates to both the practical aspects and scientific theory of horticulture studies.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Health and Wellness Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Topics in health and medicine, medications, and wellness.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Health Reference Center Academic This link opens in a new window
Articles on nursing from health journals.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Salem Health This link opens in a new window
Overviews of health topics.
To cite in NoodleTools: Where is it? Database | What is it? Reference Source | URL is unstable, use database name
Salem Science This link opens in a new window
Overviews of science topics.
To cite in NoodleTools: Where is it? Database | What is it? Reference Source | URL is unstable, use database name
Science This link opens in a new window
The world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
To cite in NoodleTools: Where is it? Database | What is it? Journal | URL is stable
Science in Context This link opens in a new window
Read overviews and seek out research sources on topics in science.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Scientific American Online Archive, 1993- This link opens in a new window
Read or search the archives of this popular magazine covering science.
To cite in NoodleTools: Where is it? Database | What is it? Magazine | URL is stable

Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Access peer-reviewed, full-text articles journals and reference sources.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
A good place to find scholarly articles for a variety of disciplines.
eBook Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
If the NMH library doesn't have a print copy of an academic title you seek, search for it here, in eBook form.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Export," "Direct Export to NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Attn: humanities, social sciences, and sciences students! Start with JSTOR for all your scholarly article needs.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite this item," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | Remove the DOI in the NoodleTools citation | URL in citation is stable
New York Times (1980-Current date) This link opens in a new window
Search through articles from New York Times from 1980 to today.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
Oxford Research Encyclopedias This link opens in a new window
Gathers several encyclopedias for one thorough search.
To cite in NoodleTools: Where is it? Database | What is it? Reference Source | URL in citation is stable
ProQuest Databases This link opens in a new window
Find primary sources (especially of political pamphlets and early books)or search through scholarly journals, newspapers historical and contemporary and magazines.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable
ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
Search through scholarly journals, trade publications, and popular magazines.
To cite in NoodleTools: Choose "Cite," export to "NoodleTools," and import the citation into your NoodleTools project | URL in citation is stable

Browse the Print Collection!

The Science Collection is located in the Silent Room; call number range: 500s.

Research Tips & Tricks

Want some help with your database research? There's a guide for that!

Local Sites of Interest

Science-y sites abound nearby for experiential learning! Check out: