Web Directory

» BBC Science & Nature
   Information about humans, animals, space, the planet Earth and various hot topics. Includes TV listings, Listen Again online radio, news reports, quizzes, picture galleries and games.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/

» British Geological Survey Seismology
   Includes reports of earthquakes in the British Isles, from the BGS and from those experiencing the quake.
   http://www.earthquakes.bgs.ac.uk/

» Cryonics UK
   Information and discussion of cryonics in the UK.
   http://www.cryonics-uk.com/

» Diamond Light Source
   The Diamond synchrotron is a new scientific facility on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire. Provides information on the beamlines and the technology involved.
   http://www.diamond.ac.uk/

» EcoTech
   Exhibition and display centre based on sustainability. Information about the centre, the wind turbine, grounds and facilities. Details for visitors, and of conference services. Swaffham.
   http://www.ecotech.org.uk/

» Habitat
   Wildlife and environment news from the British Isles.
   http://www.habitat.org.uk/news1.htm

» Intute: Biological Sciences
   Directory of natural history information and resources relevant to the UK provided by Intute, a network of British universities.
   http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/nature/

» National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB)
   An independent organisation representing Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Information about their activities and aims, with links to local areas.
   http://www.aonb.org.uk/

» National Institute for Environmental e-Science
   Details of its programmes, projects, events, personnel.
   http://www.niees.ac.uk/

» Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research
   Identifies and manages environmental research on behalf of members and stakeholders.
   http://www.sniffer.org.uk/

» Sense About Science
   A charitable trust to encourage an evidence-based approach to scientific and technological developments. Information and briefing documents about particular issues, along with details of how to get involved.
   http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/

» The Dragonfly Project
   Formerly the National Dragonfly BioMuseum, at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire. Provides information on dragonflies, the newsletter, opening times and courses.
   http://www.dragonflyproject.org.uk

» The Geology of Britain
   An overview of the Geology of Britain project and associated book including details of the Geosciences image library being constructed as part of the initiative.
   http://www.geologyofbritain.1to1.org

» The Green Village
   Blog with green news and articles.
   http://www.thegreenvillage.co.uk

» The Institute of Physics
   The site for physics and physicists, including information on Institute membership and activities, online news, books, magazines and journals.
   http://www.iop.org

» The Naked Scientists Online
   Contains science articles, online discussion forum, interviews with famous scientists, book reviews and free MP3 downloads of their science radio shows.
   http://www.thenakedscientists.com/

» The Royal Society
   Dedicated to recognising excellence in science, furthering the role of science, engineering and technology and promoting public understanding of science.
   http://royalsociety.org/

» Tide Times
   Site showing tide predictions for a number of sites around the UK, up to 28 days ahead. Lists high tides and low tides, with locations plotted on a Google Map.
   http://www.tidetimes.org.uk/

» UK Biodiversity Action Plan
   The UK Government’s response to the Convention on Biological Diversity. It describes the biological resources of the country and provides detailed plans for their conservation
   http://www.ukbap.org.uk/

» UK Genetic Testing Network
   Advises the NHS on genetic testing across the whole of the UK. Includes information for members of the public and for professionals, and on the laboratory services available.
   http://www.ukgtn.nhs.uk/gtn/Home

» Web of Knowledge
   Citation and journal database. For academic users, requires authentication and login.
   http://wok.mimas.ac.uk/

» With Nature UK
   A guide to the scenery and natural history of Britain. Includes daily news headlines and outdoors lifestyle information.
   http://www.withnature.co.uk/

» Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
   Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, straddling the Welsh and English border counties; includes information about conservation, and for visitors.
   http://www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk

» eco-drive
   Promotes sustainable transport with a range of zero-emission, electric vehicles. Includes information on models, charging stations, service and parts.
   http://www.eco-drive.co.uk