Last week I pointed you in the direction of academia.edu, which has created a global “tree” of academic institutions and departments. Nature Network is a similar social networking tool, but this time aimed at researchers working in the environment, physical and life sciences:
Signing up for the service is free. Once you’ve got a username and password you can populate your profile with information about your research interests, or join a group to link up with like-minded researchers. In their own words:
Nature Network is the professional networking website for scientists around the world. Think of it as the online meeting place where you and your fellow scientists can gather, share and discuss ideas, and keep in touch.
Watch the short promotional video to find out more.