Scientific American Magazine

Pros: Clear, Concise, and Interesting Writing, Current Topics, Not dumbed down

Cons: none that I can think of

The Bottom Line: A true science magazine for those of us interested in the story behind the headlines. You'll stretch your mind - but you'll be better for it!

Review: When you have been reading a magazine such as Popular Science, Discover or any of the other general science magazines, have you ever felt that you were just a little “too smart” for them? If you have, then Scientific America is definitely a ...

Pros: few ads, great content

Cons: nothing noteworthy

Review: I used to subscribe to this magazine while in high school. Now I just pick a copy up when I get a chance. I think I read my first copy of this magazine in a library, and took a liking to it. I recommend this magazine to anyone who is interested in...

Pros: articles for any type of geek

Cons: none really

Review: Are you a geek? I am. That's probably the only reason Scientific American appealed to me. I have read this magazine since I was about 12 years old in the early 90's. (yea, I'm a young one) The wonderful thing about this magazine is that it doesn't...

Pros: Articles are written by people with knowledge of the topic

Cons: none that I can think of

Review: I have been reading Scientific American for several years and it is the only magazine I subscribe to. (I guess now I know why my high school friends thought I was weird.)

Topics: If you could take it as a science class or talk about it...

Pros: Great articles on a multitude of subjects, great letters and opinions

Cons: Could have a better binding, With all the topics may find a few uninteresting

The Bottom Line: It is a wealth of the most up to date scientific info you can find. What's not to love?

Review: I was first introduced to Scientific American at an airport. I was stuck in Minneapolis for a three hour layover, and was facing the prospect of three hours in the air after that with no entertainment. I decided to purchase a magazine or two to pass ...

Pros: Superb articles, wide range of topics, well-written, nice format, excellent illustrations

Cons: Not many

The Bottom Line: You cannot do better for a popular science magazine.

Review: Excellent magazine. The changes over the years has made this the best science magazine in the US. ...

Pros: Free, clickable references

Cons: Loss of tactile pleasure

Review: There are a number of excellent reviews on the traditional print magazine, Scientific American, so I will limit my comments to the online
version.

Scientific American is one of those rare online publications that does not serve merely as...

Pros: Stunning art work, intuitive layout, diverse articles

Cons: Only comes once a month!

Review: Ok, maybe i'm a little bit of nerd, but isn't there a little geek in all of us? This magazine is great if you dabble in the sciences or are just really curious. I have not come across another magazine, or book for that matter, which makes technical dry...

Pros: Overview of all the sciences over time

Cons: Articles out of your specialty will be very difficult to read

Review: Although I graduated with a degree in one of the sciences, I still have an inquisitive mind that is interested in all of the sciences. As my reading time is VERY limited due to my career I only have time to REALLY read one scientific magazine. I make...

Pros: Great articles, written so that average person can understand

Cons: not enough people read it

Review: I am a college student and I read Scientific American every month. I am currently taking Biology II and many times I find that my textbook is incorrect. I know that it's not the fault of the college or authors of the books, it's just that they are always...