Science and Environment

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/

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/

Edinburgh International Science Festival
Annual event in early April includes events and shows relating to science and technology. Features exhibitions, workshops, tours, talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities, all aimed at the general public.
http://www.sciencefestival.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/

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/

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/

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/

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