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Chemical encyclopaedia

http://www.mediabrains.com/client/chemcyclop/BG1/search.asp

This website has totally eliminated the need to spend hours in the library, laboriously poring over pages of an encyclopaedia. The online chemistry encyclopaedia features all the information you need about chemicals, chemical products, polymers, pharmaceuticals and industrial chemical substances.

History of mathematics

http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/

There is a lot available on the evolution of mathematics, which you can read at this website. Learn all about who made history with which discovery, the famous theories and how they were conceived. Besides that, important dates and events, birthplaces, anniversaries and glossaries are some of the features available on the site.

Tech encyclopaedia

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/

If scientific publications or news items confuse you, then make sure you bookmark this encyclopaedia for quick reference. Simply enter the word which sounds alien and the explanation this website offers will help you understand the concept. You can also browse through terms and definitions by categories.

Stephen Hawking pages

http://www.psyclops.com/hawking/

Stephen Hawking’s work is mind-boggling, to say the least. This website attempts to make his endeavours a little easier for you. You can also get the latest news about Stephen Hawking and read his lectures and papers. There is also a forum which you can use to get in touch with other Hawking fans.