Customer Reviews

Science Illustrated (1-year)

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I have been a subscriber to Discover for years. I used to love it, but the lackluster articles and cookie-cutter format started to turn me off. The content never lived up to the cover.
When I found Science Illustrated, I found my new favorite magazine.
I just renewed by Science Illustrated subscription for another year after realizing how much use a single copy gets. I read it... sometimes scanning articles for safe-keeping. I love the photography (I'm a photographer myself). My wife reads it (she's no scientist). Then I bring it into the break room at work and it gets circulated around for at least a month afterwards.
With great illustrations and down-to-earth explainations of concepts and theories, this magazine is great for those interested in science, nature and technology as much as people who work in those fields.

I'm not a scientist, but there's no reason why the average person can't have a good-looking science magazine that is well-written and enjoyable. The magazine features articles on earth science, space exploration, paleontology, and lots of other interesting topics.

This magazine is beautiful. Beautiful photographs, illustrations, and the articles are interesting and pleasurable to read. Go to the "Science Illustrated" website and see for yourself. Wait for the pages to load and you'll see. Just amazing photographs. The magazine isn't glutted with advertisements, either, which is a huge plus.

The Amazon subscription price is really good, so I recommend buying it here or doing an internet search for the best price. The cover price is pretty steep, so I recommend getting it on Amazon. The cheapest subscription I was able to find elsewhere was $24 and Amazon had it for $19.

HIGHLY recommended.

I love to read this magazine, often from cover to cover. I bring them into my science classroom for the students to read and use it as a source for short reports or make up work. Outstanding and easily understood.

I tried out a couple issues of this magazine through Maghound's service. I really don't care for it! Let me say that I do not have a scientific background at all, beyond general required classes in college, a good deal of documentaries and so forth.

Most of this magazine's topics read like quick "sound bites" and include a big picture and a short caption, in the space of 1/2 a page. Usually the short caption just makes you want more information. And what is deemed to warrant full article status are the more general topics that you might expect to find in a high school textbook. The issue in front of me now has an article explaining how the sun works to influence Earth's climate; an explanation of what causes Auroras or Northern Lights; an article about the history of developing space planes and rockets. And mangrove forests.

I will type for you the first paragraph of the very general article about mangrove forests (four paragraphs across an 8-page spread).

"For many, the word 'forest' conjures up images of mountaintop pines and woodland creatures. But on tropical and subtropical coasts around the world, there are forests of a very different sort: mangroves. A diverse group of trees and large shrubs that sprout in salty tidal waters, mangroves and the forests they create are home not to chipmunks and bears but to fish and tigers."

The above first paragraph is characteristic of all the "cover stories". the article doesn't list the author, just the photographer. So, is this a magazine for kids or what exactly? Who thinks bears and chipmunks live in tropical forests? And why would those same people be subscribing to a science magazine?

Yet, the mag teases you with interesting photos throughout, with miniscule captions or paragraphs that are cramming so much into a small space, it's hard to understand. A lot of it seems to assume more science knowledge than I have, in stark contrast to the actual articles. My brain just says, "What? Why?" and I long for explanation and more depth. You could still learn from it by heading to the internet and researching more about the real story behind these tid-bits, but that's not why I read magazines. I read magazines on paper because I want them to inform me and interest me, not try to imitate TV or the internet with tiny bits of information flying at me but no meat. A scientific journal is probably mostly over my head, but this isn't the magazine for me, either.

I currently subscribe to three science magazines: Scientific American, Discover, and now this magazine. Each magazine has its way of covering the world of science, and what I like about this magazine is the many great illustrations. Most articles are short and to the point being lavishly illustrated with large color pictures.

For example the latest issue I read has an article entitled "The Superorgansim" which is about the world of ants. This article has six full page color photos plus three smaller photos which really bring the subject matter to life.

Another two page article on the human body is richly illustrated with color diagrams, insets, charts, and statistical facts that make it a pleasure to read.

I like this magazine simply because it presents the information in a different way than the other magazines. Here I get to see the detailed photos and presentations that make the subject of science more enjoyable. Of course, I also love the other magazines as well. Each presents the subject matter differently, and that's why I subscribe to all three.

Science Illustrated is an excellent magazine for science buffs. It explains science research and current technology in easy to understand language without watering down the science. The graphics are excellent as well.

Being a first time reader of this magazine I was somewhat skeptical, wondering whether I could really enjoy this periodical cover-to-cover. What followed was a delightful surprise. The articles were clearly written and informative without "technical babble". The magazine was also well illustrated and I believe that it could be enjoyed by almost anybody.

I ordered the subscription for my Father. He says that it's a good magazine for a quick overview - can read through it in about 1hr. He suggest it would be a very good magazine for younger people - say 10-16 years of age.

I have subscribed to 5 different science magazines. This is my favorite. It has a great combination of quick short articles as well as some more in-depth articles. All have excellent illustrations. I am an adult with a fairly broad knowledge and understanding of science and this magazine is written at a level that is smart enough for me to enjoy, yet it is still a light, quick read. This is my perfect night time reading science magazine.

Have subscribed to this magazine myself for the last two years. Nicely laid out with concise and interesting articles. Very simple explanations. Have ordered it now for our grandson who is in his early teens. Hoping he enjoys it and is able to learn about and appreciate science more.