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Science & Nature

Online Resources

You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.

See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.

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America's News: STEM

Use from home Library Card Required  Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide. Browse topics like climate, energy, scientist, zoology, and more.

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CuriosityStream: Science & Nature

Use from home Library Card Required  From atoms to outer space, learn how the physical and natural world operate according to scientific laws, plus, admire truly incredible wildlife in their natural habitats through high-quality and engaging documentaries and nonfiction series.

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The Great Courses

Use from home Library Card Required  Never stop learning with enriching courses by the world's greatest professors and experts on applied sciences, scientific advancement, theoretical science, and more.

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The New York Times

Redeem 1 day of subscription access. Read the Science section of the NYT for climate, space, and astronomy news. Users will need to create a free account and access subscription through the link sent to your email.

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Points of View Reference Center

Use from home Library Card Required  A balance of materials from all viewpoints about controversial issuses including topics like energy and conservation, environment, evolution, and more.

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Science Reference Center

Use from home Library Card Required  Full text for hundreds of magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos for every science topic including, environmental science, scientists, and computer science.

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STEAM Powered Kids

Use from home Library Card Required  Fuel your child’s passion for all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with this collection of eBooks and comics. Encourage them to ask questions, explore their surroundings, and embrace a love of learning.

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World Book Advanced

Use from home Library Card Required  Learn about the broad field of science with this powerful reference tool. Includes primary and secondary source content, related media, and links to the different languages from around the world.

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World Book Timelines

Use from home Library Card Required  (Grades 5+) Hundreds of timelines cover various periods in history and the lives of historical figures. Find timelines on scientists and advancements on a variety of scientific topics.

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Catalog Spotlight

To browse books on science, the earth, and the universe in the library, ask for help at the Adult Reference Desk.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Cosmos by Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong

Digital Magazines

Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines. 

Digital Library of IL Magazines

National Geographic Magazine
New Scientist Popular Science

Website Links

American Museum of Natural History External Link
Focused on discovering, interpreting, and disseminating information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

Animal Diversity Web External Link
Online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan.

Extreme Science External Link
Collection of science and technology information and resources, including resources for students working on science fair projects. Find world records in natural science, including earth science and the plant and animal kingdom, as well as extreme weather records.

How Stuff Works External Link
Explains the curiosities of our world, delving into everything from how much of the ocean has been explored to the physics of black holes.

NASA External Link
Official US government site. Find information on space exploration, our solar system, space shuttles, space stations, astronauts, and much more.

SciCheck External Link
FactCheck.org’s SciCheck feature focuses exclusively on correcting false or misleading science in the media.

Science News from BBC External Link
Science news from around the world.

Science.gov External Link
Official website of the U.S. government providing ready access to the massive stores of federally funded scientific research results, including scientific and technical reports, peer-reviewed scholarly publications, digital data, software, conference presentations and more.

Smithsonian External Link
Explore science and nature with the Smithsonian Institute and its researchers, curators, and collaborators across the world.

Visible Earth External Link
A catalog of NASA images and animations of our home planet.

Past Virtual Events

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Don’t Forget! The Science of Memory
Get practical real-world strategies to keep your brain healthier and improve memory from presenter William Pack.

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Chicago Transit Hikes
A guide to getting out in nature without a car. Who says you have to drive hours out of town to take a walk in the woods?

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