Sure... you do a lot of reading online, on your phone or on your tablet and visit your favourite websites regularly... but there is still nothing better than a good stack of old fashioned magazines by your favourite reading spot. These magazines are all really good at making you think and enlightening you to things that you may not have been aware of. In fact one of the things I probably enjoy most about a magazine is the curated randomness. Online you have so many choices you really mine deeply into your specific areas of desired knowledge. Magazines like the ones below are filled with information that you will find interesting ... even though you didn't know you were interested!
Oh yeah... and they are cheap too. Often you can subscribe for a full year for the cost of 2 issues at the news stand.
The magazines below will keep you in the mental loop... even while you sit and....
Scientific American Mind magazine brings you the latest in brain research and psychological discoveries. From topics such as the nature of consciousness to investigations into the subtleties of prejudice and racism to the mysteries of phantom limbs, this magazine goes deep into the most fascinating aspects of how the brain perceives and interacts with the world. The magazine is written with nonprofessionals in mind, so the content isn't too esoteric or complex for those without a neuroscience graduate degree.
It is currently 44% off with 4.1 stars and over 45 reviews!
Mental Floss magazine is the premier magazine for knowledge junkies. Originally published in 2001, this periodical is perfect for anyone who enjoys quirky humor and mass amounts of trivia. Popular with people of all ages, it's an intelligent read that's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. It's a great gift for the person who secretly wants to know everything.
It is currently 17% off with 4.3 stars and over 177 reviews!
Journal regarding practical use of alternative therapies in preventing and treating disease, healing illness and promoting health.
It currently has 5.0 stars!
Brain World explores cutting-edge science and how its findings can affect human health, culture, education, global issues and more. Neuroscience is the next great scientific frontier with advances in understanding the nature of the brain, consciousness, behavior and health.
It currently has 4.5 stars!
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American Scientist magazine are written by scientists and engineers, and the magazine is published by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, so you can trust the veracity of the content. The photographs, charts, and diagrams that accompany articles make the subjects accessible even to those with little familiarity with the given topic and add depth to the knowledge of those familiar with the material.
It is currently 28% off with 4.8 stars and over 15 reviews!
Serves the public and news media, providing access to facts regarding the scientific investigation of claims of the paranormal from a skeptical point-of-view, enabling readers to separate fact from myth in the flood of occultism and pseudoscientific theories presented in today's culture.
It is currently has 3.8 stars and over 15 reviews!