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Scientific American
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Pros & Cons
Also offers single-topic subscriptions for only $19.99 per year
Oldest continually published magazine in the U.S.
In-depth information
Some find the writing harder to understand than similar magazines
When it Started
1845
Main Topics
Health, mind and brain, environment, technology, space and physics
Subscription Cost
$29.99 per year (Digital & 4 Year Archive), $34.99 per year (Print & Digital), $199 per year (Unlimited)
What's Included
The two basic subscriptions include access to the app. Unlimited includes a paywall-free web experience, access to eBooks, an expanded archive, and more.
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New Scientist
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Pros & Cons
Current, relevant information
Has something to interest every reader
Many readers enjoy the question and answer section
One of the more expensive subscriptions
When it Started
1956
Main Topics
Technology, space, physics, health, mind, environment
Subscription Cost
$49.99 per quarter (App + Web), $49.99 per quarter (Print + Web), $59.99 per quarter (Print + App + Web). New subscribers get a discount.
What's Included
Unlimited access to the site and archives, audio versions, subscriber-only events
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National Geographic
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Pros & Cons
Covers a wide range of interesting topics, including history
Known for its beautiful photographs
Articles are understandable and often contain helpful charts and illustrations
Some readers feel that it's gotten too political
When it Started
1888
Main Topics
Animals, environment, history and culture, science, travel
Subscription Cost
$2.99 per month or $19 for one year (Digital), $24 for one year (Print and Digital). Automatically renews for $24 or $39 per year.
What's Included
Unlimited access to the site, digital archive, and app, plus 15% off a framed Nat Geo print
National Geographic Full Review
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Pros & Cons
Lots of information on a variety of topics
Provides information on recent scientific finding and developments
Easy for most readers to understand
Not as in-depth as some other magazines
When it Started
1980
Main Topics
Science, mind, technology, health, environment, planet Earth
Subscription Cost
$1.99 per month (Digital), $24.95 for one year (Print + Digital)
What's Included
Unlimited access to the site and archive
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Popular Science
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Pros & Cons
A great choice for those who are interested in the latest tech
Good for people who prefer to read digitally
Contains lots of how-to articles
No print edition available
When it Started
1872
Main Topics
Science, technology, DIY
Subscription Cost
$12 per year for new subscribers; automatically renews at $24 per year.
What's Included
Unlimited digital access, plus access to the digital archive
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