The Economist is an English-language weekly news and international affairs publication owned by "The Economist Newspaper Ltd" and edited in London. It has been in continuous publication since James Wilson established it in September 1843. As of 2006, its average circulation topped one million copies a week, about half of which are sold in North America.Consequently it is often seen as a transatlantic (as opposed to solely British) news source.
COVER STORY » Running wheels, mouse huts, nesting material, gnawing objects-most facilities nowadays are embracing enrichment practices for rodents, but, as ALLA KATSNELSON reports, the consensus for what constitutes good practice-or even what constitutes enrichment at all-has remained elusive. Plus, could this added variability in enrichment practices between labs be affecting scientific data?
New Scientist is a weekly international science magazine and website covering recent developments in science and technology for a general English-speaking audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier. New Scientist has maintained a website since 1996, publishing daily news. As well as covering current events and news from the scientific community, the magazine often features speculative articles, ranging from the technical to the philosophical.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine was a pioneer in personal finance journalism. Founded in 1947, this magazine lends a hand to more than one million subscribers a month. Issue after issue, Kiplinger’s shows readers how to manage their money better, get ahead on their careers, buy insurance and minimize taxes.
Graphic novels have found their way into the classroom, as teachers are realizing their usefulness as literacy tools. After a study of graphic novels, researchers concluded that the average graphic novel introduced readers to twice as many words as the average children’s book. This realization has reinforced the idea that the comics format is a good way to impart information.
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New Scientist is a weekly international science magazine and website covering recent developments in science and technology for a general English-speaking audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier. New Scientist has maintained a website since 1996, publishing daily news. As well as covering current events and news from the scientific community, the magazine often features speculative articles, ranging from the technical to the philosophical.
