www.makeuseof.com The Top 10 Websites to Get Your Daily Dose of Science

Whether you’re a science buff or you're just looking to learn, the internet makes it easy for you to keep up to date with the latest science news.

Here, we'll take a look at ten science websites you can use to get your daily science dose. Some of these are intended for science students, and teachers, while the other focus on simplifying complex topics for laymen.

1. Live Science

Live Science is a reputable website that covers different science-related topics. You can read articles on space, health, Earth, animals, history, mysteries, and other topics here.

The website's articles are quite interesting and easy for everyone to understand. If you’re just starting to learn science and can’t read boring journals, it’s a good starting point to develop your interest. Below each story, you can find the author's details, most of whom are well-versed in science.

It also has forums for different topics where you can ask your questions from the community. Moreover, you can subscribe to the Live Science newsletter and get science news directly to your inbox.

2. Science Daily

Launched back in 1995, Science Daily is another website that offers the latest science news. Science Daily covers a wide range of topics and subtopics, including health, environment, technology, and society. There is also a section that features some strange science stories.

Most of the time, the stories on Science Daily are taken from other reputable websites with slight editing. It also provides a link to the story source and the original research, so you can dive deeper into the topic.

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You can also follow the RSS feed of Science Daily or its specific topics to stay abreast of the latest happenings in the world of science.

3. Geology.com

As the name suggests, Geology.com focuses on stories around the Earth. Here you can learn about rocks, metals, gemstones, and volcanoes. Similarly, there are articles on fossil fuels, tectonic plates, and earthquakes.

For teachers, it has a ton of teaching resources on different science topics. Geology.com also has a gigantic collection of maps. These include maps of countries and even that of U.S. states. Moreover, you can view the satellite images of the Earth, different cities, countries, and oilfields.

Geology.com has a wealth of information in the form of small and easy-to-understand articles.

4. Futurism

If you’re interested in learning more about science and the latest technologies, Futurism is a great website to follow.

They have two main sections on their websites: The Byte and Neoscope. The Byte focuses on emerging technologies like Earth energy, Sci-Fi visions, AI, Enhanced Humans, and Virtuality. Neoscope covers health sciences genetic, neuroscience, cancer, developments in health, medical devices, etc.

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Other than articles, it has several interesting videos on different scientific topics. You can subscribe to their daily newsletter and keep up with the latest science and technology news.

5. Scientific American

Scientific American is one of the oldest and most reputable science magazines. More than 200 Nobel laureates, including Albert Einstein, have written for this magazine. Other than their monthly magazine, they publish features, opinion pieces, and e-books on their website.

The main topics include health, mind, technology, space, and physics. Scientific American regularly publishes videos about different topics related to science.

Moreover, they host podcasts, providing the latest science news and explaining different scientific subjects. Thanks to its informative newsletter, you can choose the topics of your interest and get related articles to your inbox.

Scientific American requires a subscription, but you can access limited content for free by registering on the website. The subscription cost between $20 and $200 a year. If you’re a science enthusiast, it’s worth upgrading to the paid plan.

6. How Stuff Works- Science

How Stuff Works is a popular website that publishes easy-to-understand explanations of different subjects and phenomena.

The website has an informative science section on its website. How Stuff Works publishes articles, podcasts, and videos shows, simplifying difficult scientific concepts for the general audience.

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It science section covers different topics like environment, physical sciences, space, engineering, life, nature, innovation, etc. It, too, has a newsletter, featuring science and culture stories.

7. Nature

Like Scientific American, Nature too is an old and respected science journal. On its website, you can find news, analysis, opinions, and research articles on various science subjects. These include physical, environmental, biological, and health sciences.

Nature also releases videos and podcasts on different science topics. You can sign up for alerts or subscribe to RSS feeds to find new articles posted by Nature. Some of Nature's content is available only to subscribers.

As Nature publishes peer-reviewed research, it’s a good source for science students or teachers, but not the general audience.

8. Science News

Science News is a century-old non-profit magazine that publishes the latest happenings in the science world. The website covers subjects like physics, space, Earth, life, humans, tech, and chemistry.

As a free member, you can read most of the articles on Science News, but some of them are accessible to subscribers only. You can watch interesting science videos and subscribe to the email newsletters for the latest news.

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For students, Science News has a separate website that focuses on providing easy-to-understand science news to learners and educators.

9. Popular Science

Popular Science is a 145-year-old magazine that aims to present scientific concepts and news in a simple way to the public. Their website, too, focuses on the same goal and has several short, simple articles.

Popular Science covers science, technology, health, animals, space, the environment, and gadgets. It also has podcasts, newsletters, and videos for providing science news.

Though there are free articles on its website, you can subscribe to the digital magazine for $12 and access premium content.

10. BBC Science

The science section of the BBC website is another great resource for learning science. Though there are articles on almost all science topics, the section focuses on climate and the environment.

Intended for the general public, the articles here are simple and interesting to read. BBC also publishes short, science-related videos on its website.

With its high standards of journalism and ability to simplify complex topics, BBC is a good website to learn science.

Learn Science the Fun Way

These websites have a wealth of information on all science topics. If you want to improve your science knowledge, it’s worth sparing some time each day to visit these sites.

But if the in-depth research and feature articles seem boring to you, there are some great documentaries to learn science the fun way.

We show you the best science documentaries on Netflix that cover our world, feats of engineering, and much more.

Born and based in Pakistan, Syed Hammad Mahmood is a writer at MakeUseOf. Since his childhood, he has been surfing the web, finding tools and tricks to make the most out of the latest technologies. Besides tech, he loves football and is a proud Culer.

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