The discussion revolves around recommendations for science magazines, particularly those focused on physics and astronomy. Participants share their preferences and experiences with various publications, expressing a desire for informative yet enjoyable reading material.
Participants generally agree that "Scientific American" is a strong choice for a science magazine, though there are mixed feelings about "New Scientist" and "Discover." The discussion reflects a range of opinions on the quality and credibility of these publications, with no consensus on which is definitively better.
Some participants express uncertainty about the availability of certain magazines in different regions, and there are varying opinions on the credibility and quality of the content in "New Scientist" and "Scientific American." Specific criticisms about sensationalism and changes in editorial standards are noted but remain unresolved.
wolram said:If i remember correctly discover mag was a bit pop science ish, never read scientific america, wonder if i can get it this side of the pond.
wolram said:If i remember correctly discover mag was a bit pop science ish, never read scientific america, wonder if i can get it this side of the pond.
Schrödinger's Dog said:Scientific American is good as is New Scientist, there pretty simillar really only the side of the ocean sperates them. I've read both though and there's little between them, both good reads.
That's pretty much my assessment.Ivan Seeking said:One difference: Scientific American has an long established reputation for reporting credible information. Also, it was once written to a Master's level for the given subject. They have dumbed it down over the years, but AFAIK it is still considered trustworthy - really the most credible of any magazine written for the public.