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Scientific American's future uncertain amid political disputes
Original: The Fall of “Scientific American”
Scientific American, the long-running science magazine, faces an uncertain future after its corporate owners intervened amid complaints that the publication had become too political. Reporting by The Nation recounts how editorial direction clashes with ownership led to the current crisis, prompting debate among readers about the publication's independence, its legacy in science journalism, and whether a beloved masthead can survive under corporate control.
Why now: Fresh reporting on the magazine's ownership intervention has reignited debate about politicisation of science media.
Evidence
- The Fall of “Scientific American” · The Nation
When the beloved science publication got too political, its corporate owners stepped in. Now its future is uncertain.
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