Which is the more prestigious journal, Science or Nature?

[Forest1239879]

Can anyone inform me?

 

[Astronuc]

That's a bit like asking which is more colourful, red or green.

Nature is the world's foremost weekly scientific journal and is the flagship journal for Nature Publishing Group (NPG). Launched in 1869, its original mission statement still leads the Group as we develop publications, explore opportunities arising from new technology and serve a growing audience of readers:

http://www.nature.com/npg_/company_info

The American Association for the Advancement of Science,
"Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.

http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/

Both are equally prestigious.

 

[ZapperZ]

Can anyone inform me?

They are of the same stature for most funding purposes and promotion. I doubt very much someone would nitpick which one is "better", considering how difficult it is to get published in either one.

Zz.

 

[gravenewworld]

Equal. They have about the same impact factor.

 

[binzing]

IIRC, as it was explained to me a few weeks ago in AP Bio, Nature is the European equivalent of Science, and both are equal.