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This is a compilation of worldwide labs, foundations, and agencies. Examine their research programs, laboratories, funding plans, and published archives.
Argonne National Laboratory
Run by the University of Chicago under the auspices of the US Department of Energy.
CSIRO
Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
EMBL – European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Europe's prestigious foundation for basic research, teaching, and training.
Environment Canada
Department comprised of several agencies representing Canada's natural resources.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Chemistry, nuclear science, physics, genomics, earth science, information science, and more.
National Academy of Sciences
United States. Technology, policy, and educational resources.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
US national security and computer powerhouse.
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Genome resource with identified genes and collections of DNA sequences from a variety of organisms.
National Center for Research Resources
Concentrates on Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Comparative Medicine, and Research Infrastructure.
National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research
Japanese interdisciplinary research laboratories.
National Institutes of Standards and Technology
Formerly the US National Bureau of Standards.
National Science Foundation
Sponsors programs in physical, life, and social sciences.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Follow its development from World War II to today.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Overview of this imposing regulatory agency.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Research in environmental science and technology.
Sandia National Laboratories
For nuclear weapons delivery systems and other national security technologies.
US Department of Energy
DOE sponsors work ranging from atomic energy to medicine. Search the DOE Information Bridge for their research and development reports.
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
News and requirements for registering, handling, and disposing of radioactive materials.

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