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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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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

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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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