Science Magazines

[d000hg]

When I was in 6th form I used to read Scientific American and New Scientist as they had them in the library. I'd quite like to get back in the habit but in these modern days I wondered if I should be looking for a Kindle subscription, or if these are even the best magazines to go for.

Any recommendations? I'm interested in most areas of science really but I suppose a leaning to physics/chemistry.

[MarillionFan]

When I was in 6th form I used to read Scientific American and New Scientist as they had them in the library. I'd quite like to get back in the habit but in these modern days I wondered if I should be looking for a Kindle subscription, or if these are even the best magazines to go for.

Any recommendations? I'm interested in most areas of science really but I suppose a leaning to physics/chemistry.

I got bored with New Scientist over the years. As I no longer commute anywhere I no longer read magazines, though on a flight I used to pick up the Fortean Times. That unfortunately is no longer sold at Newsagents and is subscription only.

[DimPrawn]

All the "science" mags now are filled with "climate change" bollux, as that's the only "science" the selfie-stick generation believe in.

I wouldn't bother, those mags are utter tripe these days.

[d000hg]

Ha, I was going to say "what about more specific magazines, like Physics Today"...

Volume 68, Issue 9, September 2015
cover: Massive flooding hit much of Pakistan, including this area near the city of Multan, in the summer of 2010. The international scientific community has recently recognized increased flooding—whether from swollen rivers or rising sea levels—as a “very likely” impact of climate change. But the recognition of that climatic cause and effect, and many others, was slow to develop. For more on how researchers came to understand the consequences of climate change, turn to the article by Spencer Weart on page 46. (Photo courtesy of United Nations/Evan Schneider.)

Not that I'm not interested in climate science but I don't want it to dominate - a balance of theoretical physics, materials science, climate, biology would be OK.

[MarillionFan]

How about Psychic Today? Great magazine, when you ring up to put in the subscription they already know who you are.

[GlenW]

Wikipedia

[d000hg]

Wikipedia

I don't think they do a printed version. Plus wikipedia is only good if you know what it is you want to look up

[DimPrawn]

Science - Latest Technology News and Pictures | Daily Mail Online

[MarillionFan]

I don't think they do a printed version. Plus wikipedia is only good if you know what it is you want to look up

Why isn't ContractorUk in Wikipedia? How would you describe it?

[OwlHoot]

As stated above, the climate bollox is to the fore these days, and Scientific American is but a shadow of its former glory. ...

WHS about Scientific American

IMHO the rot started setting in when Martin Gardner retired

New Scientist is still moreorless OK, although their leftie liberal stance can be rather trying. Also, the number of pages with actual content is steadily being reduced by adverts and those silly abstract art pictures that accompany every article.