Hands Down My Go-To Science Magazine - I'm Hooked on the Print Edition Every Month!

I've been reading magazines for as long as I can remember. As a kid, it was Almanac "Klep", in elementary school - COOL and COOL Girl, from the age of 10 until I finished high school - Cosmopolitan, in university - National Geographic and NG Traveler, and now - "In the World of Science".

Magazine "In the World of Science"

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? General Information

In the World of Science

- the Russian-language version of the international magazine Scientific American

Topic

scientific and informational magazine

Mission

Targeted at the scientific and technical intelligentsia. Aims to keep readers up-to-date with the latest achievements in global scientific thought.

History

Published in Russia with a brief hiatus since 1983

Circulation

12,500 copies

Frequency

monthly*

*in reality - ten issues per year, five in each six-month period

Volume

100 pages

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? Format

Magazine available in both print and digital versions.

Print format

200 x 275

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? Price and sales points

"In the World of Science"

you can buy it at Rospetchati kiosksPrice:

around 250 rubles

subscribe

Subscription to the "In the World of Science" journalPrice:from 375 rubles

download the electronic version on the official website or in Android and IOS appsPrice

110 rubles - on the website; 149 rubles - in the app

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? About the journal and reasons for my love for it

My story with "In the World of Science" started exactly three years ago, when my mom, whom I met at the airport, handed me the July issue of this journal with the words: "Bought on the flight, couldn't tear myself away, read it".

Science World Magazine (7/2016) You can still spot this issue in my collection, along with most of the other issues (except those I borrowed and never returned). I still get a kick out of flipping through the pages.

Science World Magazine Issues My mom was right as usual - most of the articles in this issue were extremely interesting to me, and I devoured the magazine in one sitting.Here's a look at the table of contents for issue #7 in 2016:

Science World Magazine Table of Contents (7/2016) Check out these example articles:NeurobiologyResearchers at the Institute of the Human Brain are working to identify predictors of cognitive disorders

Science World MagazineLinguisticsA comparison of the two main hypotheses on the origin of the Proto-Indo-European language

Science World Magazine I've gotta say, one of the things that really sets Science World Magazine apart is the variety of topics they cover.

From astronomy to archaeology, neuroscience to chemistry, psychology to ecology, and even biomechanics and geology, there's something for everyone.

Whether you're a casual reader or a science enthusiast, you'll find yourself getting lost in the articles.

And that's exactly what I did – I got sucked into the world of science and learning.

Now, let's talk about the unique features of Science World Magazine that make it stand out from the rest.

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What are the benefits of Science World Magazine compared to other science and technology magazines?

Lack of ads. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this - we're living in the 21st century, a consumer society, and yet, it's true. Each issue has only three marketing pages: two for the official website and one for the online portal, Nauchnaya Rossiya.Diversity of topics (check out the sections above and below)Staying up-to-date. My mom loves how 'this is always the latest stuff.' The magazine covers modern research, cutting-edge discoveries, and the latest trends.Scientific approach. At the beginning of each article, you'll see an illustration of the author and a brief description of their scientific achievements, and at the end, a list of sources used. Journal 'In the World of Science' Accessibility. The authors, despite their academic degrees and experience, don't talk down to you - they explain complex topics in a clear and simple way.Visual aids. Schemes, graphs, tables, and diagrams always accompany the articles. Journal 'In the World of Science' The main points are highlighted in bold text, and the theses are presented in a table at the beginning of the publication. Journal 'In the World of Science' Relevance. The publications aren't focused on what's relevant to a lone scientist, but rather what's interesting and important for a broader audience.When it comes to the bigger picture, I've been impressed with the impact this product has had on some really important issues. Take cancer treatment, for example - it's a topic that's close to my heart, and I've been following the latest developments with great interest.

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Fighting Alzheimer's disease

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Gender inequality

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Bitcoin and new payment systems

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Table of Contents

This section flows naturally from the last point, but deserves a more in-depth look.

As mentioned at the start, Scientific American - a Russian edition is the Russian version of the oldest magazine still in print in the US (since 1845, no less).

So, it makes sense that the core of the publication is translations of articles from the American original.

Science World Sometimes articles seem to be geared towards American audiences, like the issue of gun ownership: Science World Other articles might be open to interpretation by Russian readers, such as transgender kids and teens. While a scientific perspective on this topic can help us understand the issue and how people feel who are born with genetic mutations or developmental differences. Science WorldBut as a national publication, Science World can't ignore the contributions of domestic scientists

Science World Magazine I've had the chance to meet some incredible people through this magazine, like the president of the Institute of the Near East, Professor Eugene Satinovsky: Science World Magazine I have a huge amount of respect for Sergey Petrovich Kapitsa, the main editor of the Russian version from its inception until his passing.

Science World Magazine 2018 was declared the year of Sergey Kapitsa (90 years since his birth) by the editorial team, and each issue featured materials related to the famous scientist and TV presenter: excerpts from his books and interviews from the program 'Obvious-Impossible'. The first issue included a famous interview with linguist Andrei Zaliznyak about the past of the Russian language and birchbark manuscripts:

Esamasks of Ancient Russia

Science World Magazine I highly recommend reading it, although the information is quite well-known. It's not just the ancient forms of our native language that are interesting, but also the social aspect: women in Novgorod were literate.

I've noticed that the most intense female correspondence is in the 11th to 12th centuries. And then it drops off in the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries.

Journal 'In the World of Science' Unfortunately, even with a rich and glorious history, Russian science isn't at the forefront of the world right now. But talking to Russian scientists sometimes gives me a sense that things aren't standing still here either.

Journal 'In the World of Science' Journal 'In the World of Science' Occasionally, the journal publishes reports from scientific events in Russia, even kids' ones. I don't have school-age kids, but if I did, I'd definitely support initiatives like that.

Journal 'In the World of Science' At the start of each year, there's a thick double issue - for January and February - that's usually all about the scientific achievements and research trends of the past and coming years:

Issues of the journal 'In the World of Science' The editors aren't afraid to publish materials on contentious or counterintuitive scientific research, like the development of genetic engineering

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The 'In the World of Science' journal evidence debunking Noam Chomsky's concept of an innate grammatical module and mental templates

The 'In the World of Science' journal As I dug through old issues, getting ready to write this review, I realized I still remember the content or at least the main points of most articles.

I'm still thinking about what this California professor had to say about the prospects and complexities of growing human organs for future transplants in animal bodies:

A Science World magazine I've come across some fascinating articles in this magazine that explain how scientists deconstruct myths - including those reflected in star names - to get a better understanding of ancient human migration and settlement.

A Science World magazine After reading an article about modern birds directly descending from dinosaurs, my little nephew was excited to see a pigeon and exclaimed, 'Dinosa-rick'!

A Science World magazine Another article about Mesozoic animals delves into their coloration. It's mind-blowing, considering how we often imagine the appearance of giant reptiles based on children's books and cartoons.

A Science World magazine It turns out that by analyzing the size, shape, and arrangement of melanophores, you can determine the color of an animal, and by examining their concentration and distribution, you can even identify the pattern on its surface. Plus, the inclusion of visual diagrams and illustrations makes this information accessible to kids. Science World Magazine I'm absolutely fascinated by the article on the discovery and reburial of Richard III's remains, who died in the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. As someone who's close to history and molecular genealogy, I found it really interesting to read about the enthusiasts' search for the king's burial site (on a parking lot where an ancient monastery once stood) and then his descendants (to verify the remains' authenticity). I was even more impressed when I learned that Benedict Cumberbatch, a well-known actor, read a poem during the reburial ceremony.

Science World Magazine I was blown away by the unexpected study on the futility of physical exercise for weight loss. I've heard this before, but this article explained it in a way that made total sense to me.

Science World Magazine However, my all-time favorite articles are still the ones on physics, astronomy, astrophysics, and space.

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Science World Magazine especially when it comes to cosmology and the origins of the universe.

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I just got the latest issue of Science World Magazine (July 2019, #7) and it's all about women.

Science World Magazine (7/2019)This time around, they're focusing on women's health and reproductive functions. Science World Magazine ContentJust last November, they did a women's issue too.

Science World MagazineThat one was more about gender roles and the social place of women in our world. Science World I was shocked to learn from the summary tables that in the US, just like in Papua New Guinea, women don't have the right to paid maternity leave. In Chile, abortions are banned under any circumstances. And disturbingly, about 30% of women worldwide face brutal physical and sexual violence. I've never identified as a feminist, but it's clear that women still have a long way to go.

Science World Interestingly, Science World doesn't shy away from women's issues. They tackle topics like endometriosis in almost every issue, and the number of female authors seems comparable to that of male authors – at least, that's what I've noticed. Science Worldxa0

? Is it worth buying and where?

I highly recommend. According to research, the average reader of the Russian version of Science World is a 45-54-year-old male manager. I'm a woman, a homemaker, and almost half his age – maybe that's why a shop assistant asked me who I was buying the magazine for. Now I think she should have given me a gender equality issue...

Science World Magazine I've found it's not hard to get the latest issue in Moscow, but in Krasnodar, it's not always available at every Rospocht post office, maybe in one out of three or four. My husband used to get it delivered to our doorstep, then it was only available by mail, and now I just buy it in stores. It's a lot cheaper, and the newsstand is right across from the post office.