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Finding Geosciences Articles
For the latest developments in geosciences, review articles, and primary research literature, start here to find articles on your geosciences topic. Need more? Check out our additional resources for finding geosciences articles.
- GeoRef (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowIndex to geology and geosciences research literature. Indexes maps, conference presentations, and technical reports as well as journal articles.
- ScienceDirect (Elsevier) This link opens in a new windowFull-text archive of scientific and other journal literature from Elsevier Publishing, including major research titles. (Tip: change the drop-down menu to "Subscribed journals" when searching.)
- GreenFILE (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowIndex of literature on environmental studies and ecology, with a focus on human impact on the environment. Peer-reviewed, government, and consumer publications on sustainability, green energy, climate change, recycling, and other topics.
- Google ScholarProvides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts and articles.
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Stuck for a research topic? The sites and sources below highlight news and recent discoveries in geology and other sciences. Explore something cool.
- EARTH MagazineArticles on recent research and events pertaining to geosciences, including geology, hazards, and paleo and space sciences. Published by the American Geosciences Institute.
- Science NewsThe magazine of the Society for Science & the Public, promoting public understanding and appreciation of science.
- Nature (to 2020)The flagship journal of the Nature Publishing Group, and one of the premier scientific journals in the world. Includes news and commentary as well as publication of original research.
- ScienceThis journal, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is one of the premier scientific journals in the world. Includes news, editorials, and policy analysis as well as the latest research.
- AGI News BriefsIssues pertaining to geosciences and public policy. From the American Geoscientists Institute.
- GSA TodayThe Geological Society of America's science and news magazine published for members and other earth scientists.
- EOS.orgFree online newsletter from the American Geophysical Union containing news, features, and research results in the earth and space sciences. Topics covered include climate science, hazards and disasters, natural resources, education and policy, and space.
- U.S. Geological SurveyThe USGS is a science organization that provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, the impacts of climate and land-use change, and the core science systems that help us provide timely, relevant, and useable information.
Scholarly & Professional Organizations
- American Association for the Advancement of ScienceOne of the biggest and most well-known scientific organizations in the world, with far-reaching activities in education and publishing (including the journal Science). Check out science news, a directory of experts, and resources to advance your scientific career, as well as links to other related organizations and affiliates.
- American Geosciences InstituteConglomerate of 50 nonprofit associations representing over a quarter of a million earth science researchers, professionals, and other experts. Educational materials and career information are both available, along with information about GeoRef (see the Find Articles tab for PLU's subscription).
Hazards
- USGS Earthquake Hazards ProgramProvides and applies relevant earthquake science information and knowledge for reducing deaths, injuries, and property damage from earthquakes through understanding of their characteristics and effects and by providing the information and knowledge needed to mitigate these losses.