Scientific American is a popular science magazine and online platform that covers a wide range of topics, including technology, health, environment, physics, space, and policy. As one of the oldest continuously published magazines in the United States, it aims to engage its audience with accessible and compelling content by featuring both experts in their fields as well as science enthusiasts.
**Content Overview**
The website hosts a variety of formats such as news articles, editorials, opinion pieces, podcasts, and videos. Content is frequently updated to provide the latest scientific discoveries and research findings with an emphasis on storytelling and context. It also offers a selection of premium content through a subscription-based model.
**Subscriptions and Digital Access**
Scientific American offers several subscription options for its print magazine and digital access. Subscribers have access to exclusive content, including the digital archive that contains more than 150 years' worth of articles.
**Podcasts**
The website features several podcasts to cater to diverse interests within the field of science. Some popular options include "60-Second Science," "Science Talk," and "The SA Podcast."
**Educational Resources**
For educators and students, Scientific American has a dedicated section called "Bring Science Home" that offers experiment ideas for kids as well as resources for teaching science in the classroom.