Bringing out the Scientist in you... (New Scientist)

Member Name: JamieJCO

Product:	New Scientist
Date:	21/10/08 (67 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great articles, very well written, thought provoking, can impress your friends with knowledge.

Disadvantages: Background knowledge of science required.

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What is it?
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New Scientist is a weekly magazine with all of the latest scientific developments, theory's and issues from a variety of subjects and there are dozens of articles on a variety of subjects, for example this week's issue was largely about the current economic crisis. Each issue will cost £3.15, at the time of writing this review.

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What's it about?
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New Scientist is all about the latest scientific developments and theories as well as the various opinions and ethical issues that surround them. There is a huge range of subjects ranging from biology to quantum physics. There will be at least one article as week that caters to everyone's tastes although it is very interesting (and educational) to read the magazine through. Each week there are 2 or 3 feature length articles at around 3-4 pages each which cover cutting edge scientific debates in lots of detail which are always a great read.

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The Looks
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The magazine is well set out and well written, there are articles that are short for people that just want something to read on the way to work or at lunch times as well as longer feature length articles that cover subjects in a lot of detail. The articles are always set out neatly and clearly with relevant pictures which provide extra insight into the subjects at hand. What I really like about the magazine is that it's layout in a very similar way every week, which means after a few copies you will get used of where to go in the magazine to find the bits you want and which bits you don't.

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Should I buy it?
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If you're into science then it's a definite must buy as there are huge range of subjects which are thought provoking and well written, and often New Scientist is the first to hear about the latest developments. The magazine does require some prior scientific knowledge and there are some words that some readers may have to look up, and if you're looking for some celebrity gossip and crosswords this certainly isn't the magazine for you.

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Conclusion
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This magazine is great read and you will never find that you have nothing you're interested in inside. The magazine is also great for students as it covers a great range of subjects which are often relevant to their exams and courses and it provides the necessary background information to get the higher grades especially at college and university. My advice would to be it every week if you are interested in science, maybe even get a subscription. If you aren't as keen a scientist then maybe check the contents every week and if there's something you like the look of then buy it. This also provides an invaluable tool for finding a job in science.

Summary: Buy an issue to see whether you like it or not.