Useful Websites for contemporary science issues

There are many great science websites, but here are a few that we use and would recommend.

Science Museum information sites

www.danacentre.org.uk - contemporary science issues approached in innovative ways, good webcasts and ideas for unique approaches to topics

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna - the Science Museum's own news gallery with special features on big stories
www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk - powerful stories about science and invention from the 18th century to today
www.ingenious.org.uk - brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture

news.bbc.co.uk - search for science-related stories by keyword
news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews - Newsround science news and topics with interesting student perspectives (ages 10-16)
www.royalsoc.ac.uk - includes sections on controversial issues in science and a link to the Royal Society's views on science in the media
www.sciencemediacentre.org - independent briefings on science news topics
www.the-ba.net/the-ba/CurrentIssues - a summary of the week's biggest science stories, plus an archive
www.newscientist.com - full text features are subscription only, but you can search by keyword in news stories; also includes 'special features' on various hot topics
www.wellcome.ac.uk - lots of detail about current research in science
www.foresight.gov.uk - reports on big upcoming issues in science and technology
www.wired.com - all kinds of technology and e-culture

www.neweconomics.org/gen/democs.aspx - further details about Democs activities and downloadable resources
www.upd8.org.uk - ASE's contemporary science site translating the latest breakthroughs and science behind the news into inspiring activities
www.sciencemag.org - AAAS site with daily and weekly science news headlines, plus articles and science research and development stories
www.bp.com/bpes - BP's innovative educational resources designed for teachers and 5- to 19-year-olds