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"Science.gov is a gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by 12 U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results. Science.gov brings together, through one interface, reliable resources selected by the respective agencies as important science information." [Source: Linking to science.gov; accessed January 18, 2007.]

This information includes over 50 million pages of research and data, reports and publications, government documents, and hard-to-find databases, on more than 1800 websites.  It can be accessed by a simple keyword search, an advanced search, or by browsing a subject directory.  New resources are added every six weeks.

"Science.gov includes sites that are rich in science content. The content may consist of scientific or technical data, publications, databases, documentation, or other forms of information. The content might also be science resources such as scientific user facilities, experts in scientific disciplines, or contacts to consult for assistance." [Source: Frequently Asked Questions about Science.gov; accessed January 18, 2007]

Subjects covered include:

• Agriculture
• Astronomy and Space
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computers and Communication
• Earth and Ocean Sciences
• Energy and Energy Conservation
• Environment and Environmental Quality
• Food Science
• Math
• Medicine and Health
• Natural Resources and Conservation
• Physics
• Science Education
• Technology

Participating agencies:

• Department of Agriculture
  • National Agricultural Library
  • United States Forest Service
• Department of Commerce
  • National Technical Information Service
• Department of Defense
  • Defense Technical Information Center
• Department of Education
  • National Library of Education
• Department of Energy
  • Office of Scientific and Technical Information
• Department of Health and Human Services
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • National Institutes of Health
    • National Library of Medicine
• Department of Interior
  • United States Geological Survey
    • National Biological Information Infrastructure
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • Office of Environmental Information
  • Office of Research and Development
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • Scientific and Technical Information Program
• National Science Foundation
• United States Government Printing Office

[Source: Science.gov Alliance Participants; accessed January 18, 2007]