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dimensionless
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Are there any good web sites I should be using 
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around recommendations for websites and sources of science news, with a focus on various fields including general science, astronomy, and physics. Participants share their preferred sources and express their opinions on the quality and presentation of the content.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about good websites for science news.
- Another participant mentions using Physics Forums as a resource for finding links to other science news sites.
- Several specific websites are recommended, including Physics Today, Scientific American, Slashdot, and National Geographic.
- A participant focused on astronomy shares their preferred sources, including Universe Today, Spaceflight Now, Space.com, and PhysicsWeb.
- A long-time reader of Science News expresses strong support for its content and presentation, highlighting its engaging writing style and educational value.
- This participant also notes the historical significance of Science News and its consistent quality over the years, mentioning specific award-winning reporters.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the value of various science news sources, but there is no consensus on a single best source, as preferences vary based on individual interests and fields of study.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express personal preferences and experiences with the recommended sources, which may not reflect broader opinions or the completeness of the available options.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in staying updated on science news, particularly in the fields of physics and astronomy, may find the shared resources valuable.
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scott1
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https://www.physicsforums.com/index.php"
I use it for finding links to other sites with articles
I use it for finding links to other sites with articles
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heartless
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there's a lot of them out there just do a google search for science news,
I admire these websites:
http://sciam.com/
http://slashdot.org/
http://nationalgeographic.com/
Thanks,
I admire these websites:
http://sciam.com/
http://slashdot.org/
http://nationalgeographic.com/
Thanks,
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neutrino
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I'm more into astronomy. I rely on these sources...
www.universetoday.com
www.spaceflightnow.com
www.space.com
...and for my dose for physics news I use www.physicsweb.org
I might also start using other, interesting places mentioned here.
www.universetoday.com
www.spaceflightnow.com
www.space.com
...and for my dose for physics news I use www.physicsweb.org
I might also start using other, interesting places mentioned here.
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jquark
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i have read science news magazine since i was 10. 1970. ok 9.
theyve recently undergone a new format, but the content is just great. after reading it for 30 years I've read an encyclopedia britannica
they are .ORG! not that other 'c' word...
www.sciencenews.org
well worth a subscription.
i specifically have an enthusiasm with the idea that they arent as popularized, that they are written engagingly, if anything like that shows up, and specifically that its conversationally presented, a fact i loved about isaac asimov, and after that richard feynman. it helped me a lot to know people can just casually use sentences that include words like zinjanthropous like they just went to mcdonalds. and, when the topic has a salient point, they don't chince on the vocabulary. it was a big jump from my weekly reader to science news around 6th grade but it gave me a fantastic vocabulary. i wish it were given as current events readings at schools. now they're every 2 weeks.
i am always nervous something would happen to it, its kind of like a diabetics insulin to me!
their website is doing well. presentation and format come after content but i have almost no complaint.
i highly recommend it. they used its predecessor in the Scopes monkey trial in 1925 as evidence. if you read it for a couple years you'll find other popularized magazines are written loosely. it is a good teacher.
and also, several of the reporters have been there together for more than a dozen years, richard montarsky, ron cowen, janet raloff, all have won awards for science writing. its a little secret seems not enough people know about. could be a subscription drive going too!
go for it. if you're not happy you wouldn't be by much!
best wishes
theyve recently undergone a new format, but the content is just great. after reading it for 30 years I've read an encyclopedia britannica
they are .ORG! not that other 'c' word...
www.sciencenews.org
well worth a subscription.
i specifically have an enthusiasm with the idea that they arent as popularized, that they are written engagingly, if anything like that shows up, and specifically that its conversationally presented, a fact i loved about isaac asimov, and after that richard feynman. it helped me a lot to know people can just casually use sentences that include words like zinjanthropous like they just went to mcdonalds. and, when the topic has a salient point, they don't chince on the vocabulary. it was a big jump from my weekly reader to science news around 6th grade but it gave me a fantastic vocabulary. i wish it were given as current events readings at schools. now they're every 2 weeks.
i am always nervous something would happen to it, its kind of like a diabetics insulin to me!
their website is doing well. presentation and format come after content but i have almost no complaint.
i highly recommend it. they used its predecessor in the Scopes monkey trial in 1925 as evidence. if you read it for a couple years you'll find other popularized magazines are written loosely. it is a good teacher.
and also, several of the reporters have been there together for more than a dozen years, richard montarsky, ron cowen, janet raloff, all have won awards for science writing. its a little secret seems not enough people know about. could be a subscription drive going too!
go for it. if you're not happy you wouldn't be by much!
best wishes