What 's different between <Science>and<Science American>

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The discussion clarifies the differences between two prominent science publications: "Science" and "Scientific American." "Science" is a professional journal that publishes original research across various scientific fields and includes news articles, and it is peer-reviewed. It is published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which also organizes an annual conference for scientists. In contrast, "Scientific American" is a popular magazine aimed at educated laypeople and professionals, offering articles on diverse scientific topics but is not peer-reviewed and operates as a commercial publication. The conversation also touches on "American Scientist," noting that it is published by Sigma Xi and has a more specialized audience compared to "Scientific American," but is also not peer-reviewed. Overall, "Science" is distinguished by its focus on original research and peer review, while "Scientific American" caters to a broader audience with accessible content.
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The two magizines are very famous. What's different between them?
 
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There is no magazine named "Science American" as far as I know. I think you mean "Scientific American."

"Science" is a professional journal which publishes original research papers in a variety of fields: biology, chemistry, astrophysics, physics... It also has news articles on science or topics related to science. It's published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a professional organization of scientists, for its members. The AAAS also holds an big annual conference where scientists present papers.

"Scientific American" is a popular-level magazine with articles written for the educated layman and professionals who like to read about what's happening in other scientific fields besides their own. It is a commercial (for profit) publication.
 
What's the difference between Scientific American and American Scientist then?
 
Scientific American is more widely-distributed than American Scientist, and has a more varied audience. American Scientist is published by Sigma Xi, the scientific honors society. Neither of them are peer-reviewed journals.
 
And I think "Science" is peer-reviewed, unlike the other two magazines.
 

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