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ThomasNet (formerly Thomas Register)
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WorldWideScience.org: the global science gateway
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DOE Collections (OSTI)
OSTI fulfills DOE responsibilities related to the collection, preservation, and appropriate dissemination of scientific and technical information. Search Collections for historical and current research results. Includes articles, patents, data sets, software, more.
National Technical Reports Library
Search the largest, central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today. Note: Open access full text reports are available online with free account creation.