What Are the Best Science Periodicals for New Discoveries and Ideas?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for science periodicals that focus on new discoveries and ideas, with a particular interest in physics. Participants express a desire for alternatives to Scientific American, seeking publications that present scientific content in accessible language.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for general science periodicals, emphasizing a preference for those that explain new discoveries in popular terms.
  • Another participant suggests Science News as a potential option.
  • Additional recommendations include Quanta Magazine and Nautilus, noted for their engaging articles.
  • A further suggestion is made for Phys.org, which is described as providing articles based on recent publications.
  • Participants express appreciation for the recommendations provided by others in the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for alternatives to Scientific American and share various recommendations, but no consensus on a single best option emerges.

Contextual Notes

No specific criteria for evaluating the recommended periodicals are discussed, and the preferences expressed are subjective.

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I would like to subscribe to a general science periodical (emphasis on physics would not go amiss) other than Scientific American that would explain new scientific discoveries and ideas in popular terms. A hard copy magazine best but digital okay too. Please, no defense of Scientific American. I'm sure they have some good articles. I'm just looking for a change. Thank you for your recommendations.
 
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Thank you Bystander & Frabjous for your recommendations.
 
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James William Hall said:
Thank you Bystander & Frabjous for your recommendations.
Just one more for you

https://phys.org/

Every article is based on a recent publication usually.
 
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