Quanta Magazine
quantamagazine.org
An editorially independent online publication covering developments in mathematics, physics, biology, and computer science for a general but intellectually serious audience.
Why it is useful
Publishes science journalism at a level of depth and accuracy that most science reporting never reaches — the writers understand the mathematics and don't simplify away the interesting parts. For non-specialists who want to actually understand what is happening in quantum computing, algebraic geometry, or evolutionary biology, it is the best free publication available. The interactive explainers on mathematical concepts are exceptional.
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