Basics of Science Literature Searches
Science News, popular sources
Some examples of reliable online science news sources. A start to explore for and learn about a topic--getting beyond Wikipedia. Use these or explore others, such as CNN, the BBC. As always, evaluate information resources by keeping the CRAAP test criteria in mind as you read.
- Science News for StudentsAn award-winning online publication from the Society for Science and the Public, a non profit membership organization.
- Science section of the New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/section/science
- Science News on YouTubeShort videos to get you started.
Two of the GS Libraries databases of news articles, particularly useful to search a topic across many news sources.
- International Newsstream (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowRecent news content from outside of the U.S. and Canada (more...).
Scientific American
"the longest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its readers unique insights about developments in science and technology for more than 170 years."
Scientific American
This link takes you to Scientific American through the library journal subscriptions. These versions of the articles contain text only. No images/ifgures will be available.
EurekaAlert
online, global news service operated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) the science society.