How to Stay Up to Date on Science and Technology Innovations

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There is a lot happening in the world right now. With a new rover on Mars, an unprecedented vaccine rollout, and the discovery of a massive ancient city in Egypt, it can be hard to keep up on science, technology, and research-related news.

Here are some of the best places to seek out news in those areas for people who prefer to get into the nitty-gritty details:

Try a magazine subscription

To nerd out over the latest discoveries, different cultural happenings, and science, consider subscribing to a magazine. Smithsonian Magazine is just one of many. With beautiful photography and writers with various areas of expertise, it’s a one-stop-shop for nerdy news. Get in the weeds on how Japan retrieved a space capsule full of asteroid samples, learn how drones are delivering COVID-19 vaccines to underserved communities, or catch up on the latest news in archeology. Other magazines also offer similar content, like National Geographic or Discover Magazine. While a subscription will cost you money, it may be the best way to stay tuned in.

Set up Google alerts

Don’t want to spend the time looking for the information you want? Have it come to you. Set Google alerts for certain key phrases and they’ll be emailed directly to you. The other option is to subscribe to newsletters, though that may take some research of its own. It’s all about tailoring the information you consume to your interests.

Try academic journals

Are you so immersed in a topic general news stories don’t cover deeply enough? It might be time to start reading what the experts in the field are reading: Academic journals. Bentham Science Open might be a good place to start. Bentham Open publishes on science, technology, and medicine and might be a good fit if you’re looking for academic papers. If you went to college, check with your university on their policy on using academic journals through its library. You may still have access as an alumnus.