Interested in science news beyond what is reported in the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal? Or maybe you are a science major looking for job openings and tips on your post college career? You might want to check out the Science journal webpage! The journal website consists of scientific news articles and research papers, often on topics not covered in depth by mainstream news sources. The website’s link can be found in the library database list. Science is a fantastic resource for scientists, students and anyone with a passing interest in scientific inquiry. This blog will cover significant aspects of the Science journal webpage such as News, First Release, and Science Careers.
Background
First published in 1880, Science and the other affiliated journals are published by the AAAS. AAAS’s stated mission is to disseminate scientific news for the betterment of the public and support the career development of current and future scientists (AAAS, 2026). The Science journal website supports this mission as a source of news effecting the scientific community. CUA community members can view the online Science journal webpage to keep up with the latest scientific discoveries and learn about events and government policy affecting research.
Searching
The landing page for Science journal webpage lists the most recently published news articles, research articles, and videos on a range of different scientific topics. If users have more specific topics in mind, the Science website provides a searching options to locate relevant resources. After adding keywords to the search bar, users can scroll through the results page to find relevant resources to read. They can also use the filters on the left-hand side to exclude items not relevant to their interests.
The Advanced Search option allows users to search specific fields such as title and author. Users can also search for specific journal titles and select specific article types. Citation Search allows users to search first release titles with citation information such as journal title and volume number. Search Tips on the right side of the Advanced Search screen provides tips on how users can improve their searching experience.
News
Users can toggle to the ‘News’ page for a comprehensive list of news stories. The news articles are listed according to publication date. Choosing ‘more news’ will bring users to the ‘All News’ page in which articles are organized based on publication date. Filtering options on the left-hand side allow users to locate articles based on publication date.
First Release
The First Release section is midway down the landing page. With the First Release page, users can find research articles that have been accepted for publication but yet to be published in the Science journals. Clicking on ‘More First Release Papers’ shows additional First Release journal articles. This feature is a good place to see which new journal articles are soon to be published. Users can use this section to identify the upcoming trends and topics in scientific research.
Science Careers
In addition to news and pre-published journal articles, the Science journal webpage has a science careers page. Prospective employees can use the search bar in the center to locate open job opportunities across the country and world. On the results page, users can use filters such as discipline, location, and job type to exclude openings not relevant to their search. Users can get new job openings emailed directly to their email by signing up for job alerts. Users can indicate the job title they are looking for, include any keywords related to their job search and the frequency of the alerts.
In addition to a job board, Science Career also has a page called Career Advice. Career Advice consists of articles written by professionals in scientific careers reflecting on their experiences in scientific research and teaching. Topics range from challenges in the current job market to reflections on early teaching experiences. Students who are still trying to figure out what career path they wish to take may find this section helpful.
Conclusion
As a database, students and faculty can use the Science journal webpage can be used to locate academic journal articles, keep abreast of the latest news and developments in the scientific fields, and find career advice. This is one of the libraries’ databases can serve as more than a repository for journal articles. Take a look at Science if you have time, you never know what article might spark your imagination!
Reference
American Association for the Advancement of Science. (2026). About Us. Science. Retrieved April 27, 2026, from https://www.science.org/content/page/aboutus
Charles Gallagher is a Research and Instruction Librarian at The Catholic University of America Libraries.