Science, Health & Technology

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Further resources on Science & Health topics can be found on the General Reference, Social Sciences and Biographies, Encyclopedias & eBooks pages.

Physical, social, and economic aspects of environmental issues.

Search the full database by entering search terms at the top, or scroll down to browse issues such as recycling, hydroelectric energy, permafrost, sea level rise, mining, etc.

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Authoritative answers to health and medical questions from over 700 health/medical journals and pamphlets. It covers topics like: mainstream and alternative medicines, nutrition, diet, fitness and disease.

Enter topic into search box, or browse topics such as mental health, addiction, euthanasia, exercise & fitness, etc.

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Interactive tool that helps students understand complex topics through interaction with 3D models. Zoom, rotate, and explore the periodic table; virtually dissect a frog or explore the inner layers of earth. Includes reference content for background information to the hands-on learning activities. NOTE: models take a moment or two to load.

Enter search terms at top or scroll to browse sections on biology, chemistry, earth science, human anatomy and 3D printable models.

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Authoritative information on subjects from earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics, science history, biography and more.

Enter topic into search box or scroll down to browse topics, such as nuclear fusion, alternative & renewable energy, reproductive system or periodic table of elements.

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Entire archive of the New Zealand Geographic magazine dating back to 1989.

Enter topic into search box; or click on the toolbar tabs to view Stories, Video, VR, Photography or Audio; or scroll down to browse topics.

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