Which Physics Journals should I read?

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Start date Dec 14, 2011
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The discussion centers on the desire to start reading science journals, specifically "Nature." The user is considering whether to subscribe to the general magazine or the specialized "Nature Physics" edition. There is an acknowledgment of potential challenges in understanding the content fully, but a clear preference for "Nature" is expressed. The conversation highlights the appeal of engaging with reputable scientific literature while weighing the benefits of general versus specialized content.

Dec 14, 2011

arpeggio

I want to start reading some science journals (even though I might not understand it completely :bugeye:

) I was thinking of reading Nature. I checked out their website and they had a general magazine and they had a separate one for just Nature physics. Which one shall I get?

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Dec 14, 2011

KingNothing

I've always liked "Nature".

Dec 14, 2011

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