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Here is a selection of science websites, ranging from those targeted at people with a general interest in science, to websites focusing on specific topics or targeted at specific audiences.

British Council Science
Our science website gives you an insight into science in the UK with the latest science news, funding opportunities as well as educational and research links.

BBC Science and Nature
The BBC has a Science and Nature website, packed with information on a wide range of topics. As well as programme information, you can find articles, games, interactive quizzes and background information on subjects from dinosaurs to the solar system. You can also listen to BBC Radio Four science programmes online, such as the weekly ‘Material World’, presented by Quentin Cooper.

The Guardian - Science
The Guardian has a dedicated team of specialist science journalists and the science and technology section of the Guardian Unlimited website includes news and feature articles, the renowned ‘Bad Science’ column, and a weekly science podcast.

LabLit
This website is dedicated to the culture of the laboratory, and has interesting articles, profiles, reviews and essays about science and scientists. It also has a lively forum for debate that is open to all, scientists and non-scientists.

STEM Directories
This website provides opportunities for the science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM).community to showcase their activity and to provide teachers and lecturers in the UK with examples of how to excite young people about STEM.

Sense About Science
An independent charitable trust promoting good science and evidence in public debates. It has briefing sheets on science and technology topics that are extensively covered in the media, such as bird flu, genetically modified food and climate change. If you need expert advice about a particular science story it can also help by putting you in touch with a relevant specialist.

Newton’s Apple
A science think-tank with the aim of bringing about a greater understanding of the vital way that science, technology and engineering contribute to the wealth of the UK and the health of its people. The website has details of current projects, as well as essays from eminent science thinkers.

New outlooks in science & engineering (NOISE)
Aimed at 14-19 year olds, the website features the latest science and engineering jobs, information about events, blogs, video clips and factsheets on how to create your own experiments, such as 'The mentos-coke fountain'.

Science and Development Network (SciDevNet)
Provides news and information about science, technology and the developing world. The site includes six topic gateways, practical guides to science communication, articles and comment, web feeds and language portals in English, French, Spanish and Chinese.

SciTalk
Provides a link between scientists and authors. It offers a way for scientists to communicate their expertise and their enthusiasm to writers, and a way for writers to find out about science - through personal contacts and face-to-face meetings.

Chemistry World
Hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Chemistry World features articles on all aspects of the chemical sciences, together with job vacancies, commercial technology reports and other features. It also has comprehensive links to other RSC webpages, which include chemistry resources for scientists, teachers, school students and others.

The Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is a large independent charity, dedicated to fostering and promoting research with the aim of improving human and animal health.

ScienceScotland
This is the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s publication covering scientific and technological advances in Scotland.

Talent Scotland
Talent Scotland offers news and information on the Electronic Technologies, Life Sciences and Financial Services industries in Scotland.

The National Library of Wales
This is a portal to information about Wales and includes a section on science, with links to general science websites as well as subject specific resources.

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