New Resource – Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science

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Exciting news for all those interested in the field of Biology and Experimental Psychology, we have now arranged access to a new online resource, the Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science by Shackelford and Weekes–Shackelford.

What is it?

This comprehensive, twelve volume reference work reflects the interdisciplinary influences on evolutionary psychology and serves as a major resource for its history, scientific contributors and theories.  It offers the full breadth of an area that is the forefront of behavioural thinking and investigation.

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Who is this for?

This resource will be of interest to Students and researchers in Biology and Experimental Psychology.

How can I access it?

This book is available through SOLO.  To access this off campus use the VPN or sign in to the journal platform with your Single Sign On (SSO).

 

New Resource: Curiosity Collection

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New Book Collection

Ever wondered how computer algorithms and AI are changing our lives? Or perhaps you’ve got your eye on a future trip to Mars? Maybe you’d like to peep into the world of quantum mechanics or see the world from an ant’s perspective over your lunch break? Find the funnier side of mathematics (there really is one!)? If you’re intrigued by science in all its variety, this collection is for you!

What is it?

The Curiosity Collection showcases entertaining, informative and topical scientific writing and science journalism. You’ll find books on themes such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and women in STEM. There is also a range of beautifully illustrated books with inspiring images of the natural world.

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Who is this for? 

This collection is for anybody with an interest in science and technology, particularly if you would like an accessible introduction to a new topic or would just like to feed your curiosity on an exciting area of science!

How can I access it? 

You’ll find the Curiosity Collection in the Breakout Space in the basement of the Radcliffe Science Library. It is available during library opening hours. You are welcome to both browse and borrow titles from this engaging selection. To borrow items, simply take your chosen book(s) to the Enquiry desk at the library entrance on the ground floor.

New Ebook series – ACS In Focus

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Exciting news for all those interested in the field of Chemistry! We have now arranged access to a new ebook series covering a broad range of emerging topics ACS In Focus.

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What is it?

ACS In Focus digital books cover a wide range of emerging interdisciplinary and chemical topics, as well as core techniques from across the sciences. These primers are designed to be four-six hour reads and combine concise and in-depth information to facilitate a swift grasp of fundamental concepts and essential techniques in various scientific domains The ACS In Focus digital primers are delivered in a dynamic online platform, and include features such as a pop-up glossary, multimedia, video interviews with top experts in the field, A Day in the Life examples and tutorials, and more.

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One of many new ebooks available from ACS In Focus.

Who is it for?

The ACS In Focus series will be of interest to advanced undergraduates, postgraduate students and researchers in Chemistry and related areas who want to get up to speed on a topic beyond their current competencies. It will also be useful to those students and researchers who want to learn about cutting edge techniques and new topics.

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One of many new ebooks available from ACS In Focus.

How can I access it?

Individual ebooks in the ACS In Focus series are available through SOLO https://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/  To access them off campus use the University VPN or sign in to each ebook via SOLO with your Single Sign On (SSO). 

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One of many new ebooks available from ACS In Focus.

New Resource – Conference Papers And Videos From Optica Events

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New Conference Papers

Exciting news for all those interested in the field of optics and photonics we have now arranged access to a collection of conference papers and videos from Optica events.

What is it?

Optica – formerly known as the Optical Society of America (OSA) – is a leading scientific society and professional organization dedicated to advancing optics and photonics. This resource provides access to conference videos and papers from more than 800 Optica meetings and 5000 conference videos. The list can be sorted by year or by conference name. The conferences and meetings cover topics from bio-optics to digital holography to optics and photonics for the environment. You can create an account to save your favourites.

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Who is this for?

This resource is useful for researchers in physics, engineering and materials science and anyone with an interest in optics and photonics.

How can I access it?

This can be accessed through SOLO. To access it off campus use the VPN.

New Journal – Science Robotics

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Exciting news for all those interested in the field of robotics we have now arranged access to a new journal Science Robotics.

What is it?

Science Robotics publishes original, peer-reviewed, science- or engineering-based research articles that advance the field of robotics. This multidisciplinary journal covers emerging trends such as bio-robotics and the use of advanced materials as well as the traditional areas of robotics. It covers micro and nano robots to large scale systems and everything in between. Theoretical and practical research are both covered and it promotes reproducibility, facilitated by online supplementary materials and design/code repositories. It covers many sub disciplines including Bioinspired Robots, Robotics for Human Augmentation, Nanorobotics and Robotics and Medicine.

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Who is this for?

This journal will be of interest to anyone researching robotics, potential use for robotics in medicine or anyone who uses robotics in their research projects.

How can I access it?

This journal is available through SOLO Science Robotics. To access them off campus use the VPN or sign in to the journal platform with your Single Sign On (SSO).

New Journal- Veterinary Record and Veterinary Record Case Studies

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We have arranged access to a new journal: The Veterinary Record aka Vet Record. It is British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) official journal. Containing scientific reviews, original research papers and more on a wide range of veterinary topics, it also carries disease surveillance reports, careers information and business and innovation news.

But wait there’s more, we have also arranged access to Veterinary Record Case Reports. This journal publishes articles in all fields of veterinary medicine and surgery on common and rare conditions. Cases include those that present a diagnostic, ethical or management challenge, and cases that highlight aspects of mechanisms of injury, pharmacology or histopathology.

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Who is this for?

This journal will be of interest to researchers who work with animals or do research related to animals. As well as those who are interested in developments in veterinary medicine, pharmacology and diagnosis.

How can I access it?

These journals are available through SOLO Veterinary Record & Veterinary Record Case Reports. To access them off campus use the VPN or sign in to the journal platform with your Single Sign On (SSO).