About RSS
What's  ?
Answer: A really simple way of keeping on top of the latest in news, information and other content on the World Wide Web, including our Field Diaries from scientists around the world.
What is RSS and how does it work?
When you see the symbol, it means there's an RSS feed available. RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication" and it's a free service designed to help you sort through the overwhelming amount of content available on the web. Rather than surfing online through hundreds of pages to find the information you want, why not have RSS deliver the latest news and features directly to you?
Here's how it works:
- You install a piece of software called an "RSS Reader" on your computer.
- You use the RSS Reader to connect to RSS content feeds on your favourite websites. Not all websites currently provide RSS, but it's rapidly growing in popularity!
- Whenever you want to know what's new on the web, click the "update" button on your RSS Reader. The Reader will then go out to check all your subscribed sites and bring back any new content. The Reader does all this using a type of computer code called XML.
Redshiftnow.ca provides RSS feeds for all its Field Diaries. Pick the correspondent(s) you'd like to keep track of and follow your RSS Reader's instructions on how to subscribe. Your RSS Reader will let you know whenever a new diary entry is sent in by one of your favourite scientists in the field.
Where can I get an RSS Reader?
There are lots out there to download, but here are some of the most popular ones:
For Windows:
For Mac:
You can find these programs with a search engine like Google. Pick the one that works best for you and your computer's operating system.
How do I subscribe to an RSS feed?
Look for the icon. You'll either need to drag the icon into your RSS Reader or copy and paste the URL. It depends on which RSS Reader you've chosen, so follow the instructions provided with the software. |