I really like New Scientist. Concerned
with science and technology, it covers many topics briefly, fewer in depth, and
is accessible. I don’t have a science degree, but I once had to do undergraduate
science collection development and it was handy for book reviews. Plus, it
was just enjoyable leisure reading. I recommend it.
It’s pricier than Science News,
but it’s a weekly. Go to their website and have a look - www.newscientist.com.
In the interest of full disclosure, I do
not now, nor have I ever had, any relationship with New Scientist further than
reading.
Enjoy!!
Mary
Mary Williams (mwill108@uthsc.edu)
Serials Librarian
University of
Library and
Phone: (901) 448-5154
FAX: (901) 448-5402
From:
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009
10:05 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [SERIALST] Alternatives
to Science News and Scientific American
I don’t think I’ve seen this
question in the discussion.
Does anyone know of an equivalent journal?
One that covers several scientific areas and has short articles that still have
some serious material. Our school serves a range of students and Science News
is a good one for those just beginning to attempt college work. But certainly
doesn’t have enough material to justify that price when they also take
advertising.
Meg Mitchell