Resources by Topic

Science

Key Databases

AccessScience

Includes the full text version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, late breaking science and technology news and links to relevant web sites. Be sure to check the Image and Multimedia tabs. We recommend using the Firefox browser.

Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate

Covers a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, plastics, hydroponics, computer science, chemical engineering, energy resources and robotics, as well as the business and social implications of new technologies.

GreenFILE

Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

JSTOR

Our collection includes JSTOR's Arts & Sciences I and Language and Literature archive collections.

Safari Tech Books Online

Clear the session under the Humber College menu to release a book for the next user. You can only print one page at a time. eBooks from O'Reilly, Cisco, Microsoft and other publishers.

Sage Premier

Includes leading international peer-reviewed journals, including high-impact research titles published on behalf of over 245 scholarly and professional societies. Covers subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, science & technology and medicine.

Science Database

Journals and magazines focused on applied and general sciences.

ScienceDirect

Includes the Health & Life Sciences and the Social & Behavioural Sciences College Edition journals collections. 

SpringerLink
Unlimited users per book

Downloadable as pdfs. 1000 eBooks on scientific, technical and medical research.

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