[OPLINLIST] Updates to Science Online Update from Facts On File

[Laura Solomon]

*Overview*
The latest update to /Science Online/ adds *more than 200 new or newly 
colored illustrations and more than 250 new essays and biographies 
covering core topics in physics and chemistry. * Continue reading for 
more details about this update.

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*More Than 200 New Illustrations
*Added to /Science Online/'s extensive collection of photographs, 
diagrams, and illustrations are more than 200 new or newly colored 
illustrations. From a SOL_LiquidCrystal 
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explanation of how liquid crystal displays work to the differences 
between reflecting and refracting telescopes, these new illustrations 
give students handy visual aids when learning about these intriguing 
science concepts.

New illustrations include:

    * Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    * Reflecting and Refracting Telescopes
    *

      Model of Gravitation.

*New Essays on Physics*
Dozens of new essays discuss topics that unify the physical sciences 
with life, Earth, and space science, such as Einstein's theory of 
special relativity, the study of fluids, and the components of 
magnetism. New biographies of people who have made significant 
contributions to the physical sciences are also included in this update.

New essays include:

    * Special relativity
    * Fluid mechanics
    * Magnetism.

*New Essays on Chemistry and Biochemistry
*New entries on chemistry and biochemistry expand the coverage of the 
fundamental aspects of these subjects. From how our body's metabolism 
works to the study of electrochemistry, the essays on these topics 
complement a comprehensive chemistry curriculum.

New essays include:

    * Electrochemistry
    * Isomers
    * Metabolism.



Have questions?  Contact OPLIN Support at support at oplin.org 
<mailto:support at oplin.org>.  Thanks,

Laura Solomon

*Laura Solomon,** MCIW, MLS*
/Library Services Manager/
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