Atomic Magazine publishes accessible science explainers on everyday and physical phenomena, such as why armpits smell, how generators and radioisotope power work, and the history of energy conservation. Readers get clear, history-informed introductions to the underlying science, though the pieces mostly summarise established knowledge.
Website: https://www.theatomicmag.com/
A professor of evolutionary psychology writes about sex differences, the nature-nurture debate, and human behaviour, often discussing new papers and excerpts from his book. Readers get research-based commentary with evolutionary context and the author's own views.
Experimental History publishes essays that test popular claims against data and ideas from psychology, economics and the history of science. Readers get contrarian, humorous, evidence-driven takes on topics like AI and jobs, loneliness statistics, and why discoveries happen.
Essays on science, biology, AI alignment and the quirks of internet discourse, written with a wry, speculative voice. Each issue works through an unusual question or theory, often with humor and explicit epistemic caveats.
Saloni Dattani writes about medical progress, science funding and metascience, with long evidence-based essays and practical guides such as one on data visualization. Readers get historical context on medical breakthroughs and a critique of hype-driven science journalism.
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