Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Has a high scale of Readability
Yes, the strongest appeal that this magazine has is its readability. The articles, however diverse they are, are not that hard to understand at all. I believe that even younger readers could read them without feeling offended and snobbed by the writing style. This is because Discover is intended for the general public. People who like a beefier telling of scientific issues should read Scientific American instead. But please note: I am not saying that Discover is kid-stuff. It is not.Points of interest:
1.) In every issue, there is this Neuroquest, a very interesting one page "exploration of the inner workings of the human brain."
2.) The mag also offers Bogglers, a set of brain-teasers/puzzles to give those gray cells something to work on.
3.) And, Science Surfing, do I have to tell you what this is?? So far, all the Discover issues that I have have 92 pages, of which 17-18 pages were devoted to ads.
Rating:  - cool science
I love reading this magazine because it highlights a lot of the science we all can enjoy. I'm no blockhead, but I'm no Ivy League professor either, so I want to read about things that I can (a) understand, and (b) appreciate. Discover is able to accomplish both.The front-of-book section is excellent for getting a "Reader's Digest"-type version of research people are doing, or nifty gadgets people are building. In that way, I think it can be better than "Scientific American" or other counterparts because it has a broader appeal. Features are often on things I want to know more about -- electricity, weather, DNA research, outer space, robots, etc. Yes, it's a good dose of "pop science" as another reviewer put it, but that's exactly what a lot of people like, and if that description fits you, you're in for some good reading. It's better than watching most tv programs, any way, and a lot cheaper as well.
Rating: - Discover keeps getting better with age!
I know a lot of people who criticize Discover for pandering to the masses, but I can't understand why anybody would complain about the editors making this publication more readable and easier to digest. I first subscribed to Discover more than a decade ago, and today's magazine has little to do with its tired, uninspired predecessor. Discover is fresher, brighter and more engaging than ever!Frankly, there is a huge need in this country for a literate science magazine that makes its subject matter MORE accessable, not less. I am delighted when my issue of Discover arrives each month--I am assured a couple of hours of interesting reading. Who could ask for more from a very polished general interest science magazine? This is one of the biggest bargains in the periodical world. Keep up the good work, folks!
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