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List of science magazines

Periodical publication with news, opinions, and reports about science

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A science magazine is a periodical publication with news, opinions, and reports about science, generally written for a non-expert audience. In contrast, a periodical publication, usually including primary research and/or reviews, that is written by scientific experts is called a "scientific journal". Science magazines are read by non-scientists and scientists who want accessible information on fields outside their specialization.

Articles in science magazines are sometimes republished or summarized by the general press.

01Examples of general science magazines

Africa

Asia

Bangladesh

India

Japan

  • Newton press
  • Nikkei Science

Kazakhstan

Pakistan

South Korea

Turkey

Europe

Austria

Czechia

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Italy

Netherlands

  • Quest
  • Zenit

Poland

Russia

Serbia

Sweden

United Kingdom

North America

United States

General
Astronomy/Aerospace
Others

Oceania

Australia

South America

Brazil

Chile

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