Research Guides: Physics and Astronomy: Databases

Databases for Current Research

ScienceDirect
Full text scholarly journal articles in the physical and biological sciences, business and economics, education, medicine, psychology, and more.
Astrophysics Data System This link opens in a new window
A digital library portal for researchers in astronomy and physics, operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a NASA grant.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
This multidisciplinary database includes journals not found in the more specific science and astronomy databases.
Physical Review Online Archive (PROLA)
The online archive for publications of the American Physical Society. Includes Physical Review Letters, Reviews of Modern Physics, and Physical Review A–E.
MathSciNet (AMS site)
Provides access to over 60 years of Mathematical Reviews and Current Mathematical Publications. Approximately 1700 current serials and journals are reviewed in whole or in part.

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Poster Presentations
Tips on creating effective posters for scientific presentations from MSU.