Science, Engineering, & Applied Technology Databases with Journal, Magazine & Newspaper Articles

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Nature

Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.

Science Magazine AAAS (accessible only at Oakton Community College computers)

Founded in 1880, Science has grown to become the world's leading outlet for scientific news, commentary, and cutting-edge research as a peer-reviewed general-science journal.  Science has a strong tradition of editorial independence, of peer review and editorial quality.  Today, a century and a quarter after its founding, Science continues to publish the very best in scientific research, news, and opinion.

Scientific American Online

Scientific American is the world's premier magazine of scientific discovery and technological innovation for the general public. In every issue, leading scientists, inventors and engineers from diverse fields describe their ideas and achievements in clear and accessible prose; the work of select journalists rounds out the offerings. The graphics are rich in content and visual style. 

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists informs the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity from nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies in the life sciences. The Bulletin was established in 1945 by scientists, engineers, and other experts who had created the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project.

American Chemical Society Journals

Includes Chemical & Engineering News and peer-reviewed journals covering a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines including agricultural science, biotechnology, analytical chemistry, applied chemistry, biochemistry & molecular biology, chemical biology, chemical engineering, computer science, crystallography, energy & fuels, food science, environmental science, inorganic & nuclear chemistry, material science, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, physical chemistry, plant sciences, polymer science, and toxicology.

ASAP - Expanded Academic ASAP InfoTrac

Includes more than 3,500 indexed and full-text titles - of which 2,100 are peer-reviewed - in all disciplines.

Academic Search Complete EBSCO (Help Guide: PDF | Text)

Provides a comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 7,000 full-text periodicals - of which 6,000 peer-reviewed journals - in all disciplines.