2012 Edit Calendar
July
NOBEL LAUREATES Thinking things never before thought: a how-to Leveraging our exclusive relationship with Noble Prize winners past and present.
RISE OF THE MACHINES Big data, big computation, big solutions
COVER STORY: THE EVOLUTION OF ALTRUISM Cooperation is key to most of the great innovations
PRINT ON SALE:June 26, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: May 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: May 21, 2012
NOBEL LAUREATES Thinking things never before thought: a how-to Leveraging our exclusive relationship with Noble Prize winners past and present.
ONLINE: Blogs, videos and curated articles from our archives. Innovation from youthful aspirants whose goal is to change the world
RISE OF THE MACHINES Big data, big computation, big solutions
COVER STORY: THE EVOLUTION OF ALTRUISM Cooperation is key to most of the great innovations
PRINT ON SALE:June 26, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: May 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: May 21, 2012
August
Special Report:: PUTTING EDUCATION AT THE TOP OF THE AGENDA Are we doing an effective job of preparing kids for a super-competitive, science-centric future? How we can fix teaching, including case studies about states that have managed to make dramatic improvements.
IN SYNC WITH THE OLYMPICS WEB EXCLUSIVE: In-Depth Report on Science of Sports
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN iPAD EDITION LAUNCHES!
PRINT ON SALE: July 26, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: June 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: June 20, 2012
Special Report:: PUTTING EDUCATION AT THE TOP OF THE AGENDA Are we doing an effective job of preparing kids for a super-competitive, science-centric future? How we can fix teaching, including case studies about states that have managed to make dramatic improvements.
ONLINE: Original research about teachers, crowd sourcing through our web site
IN SYNC WITH THE OLYMPICS WEB EXCLUSIVE: In-Depth Report on Science of Sports
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN iPAD EDITION LAUNCHES!
PRINT ON SALE: July 26, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: June 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: June 20, 2012
September
SINGLE TOPIC ISSUE: BEYOND LIMITS Occasionally we see some gleaning of the future and wonder if it's possible. We are exploding past known boundaries. This special issue will look at where we're headed in key areas:
ON SALE: August 21, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: July 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: July 20, 2012
SINGLE TOPIC ISSUE: BEYOND LIMITS Occasionally we see some gleaning of the future and wonder if it's possible. We are exploding past known boundaries. This special issue will look at where we're headed in key areas:
Our selves
Our technologies
Our social organizations
ON SALE: August 21, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: July 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: July 20, 2012
October
GLOBAL SCIENCE SCORECARD Who's leading in science in terms of growth, impact, money spent on research, number of scientists and migration of scientists. This survey done in collaboration with Nature and the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN international editions will assess innovation capacities across the globe, with a quantitative, country-by-country analysis.
PRINT ON SALE: September 25, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: August 9, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: August 20, 2012
GLOBAL SCIENCE SCORECARD Who's leading in science in terms of growth, impact, money spent on research, number of scientists and migration of scientists. This survey done in collaboration with Nature and the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN international editions will assess innovation capacities across the globe, with a quantitative, country-by-country analysis.
Interactive elements and case studies online
SPACE CLOSE: August 9, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: August 20, 2012
November
REPORT CARD ON POLICY LEADERS Designed to keep our opinion-leader readers front and center on science issues, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN presents an in-depth ranking of the U.S. Presidential, House and Senate candidates in terms of science, We ask the candidates key science questions and grade them on their answers.
REPORT CARD ON POLICY LEADERS Designed to keep our opinion-leader readers front and center on science issues, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN presents an in-depth ranking of the U.S. Presidential, House and Senate candidates in terms of science, We ask the candidates key science questions and grade them on their answers.
Profiles of some of the most interesting individuals
Sponsored 2012 election quizzes promoted on ScientificAmerican.com
PRINT ON SALE: October 23, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: September 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: September 20, 2012
December
WORLD CHANGING IDEAS Now in its third successful year, this annual issue will continue on its core mission to uncover the 10 greatest ideas — emerging concepts and technologies that will revolutionize the ways we live and work.
WORLD CHANGING IDEAS Now in its third successful year, this annual issue will continue on its core mission to uncover the 10 greatest ideas — emerging concepts and technologies that will revolutionize the ways we live and work.
Contest tie-in with Google
PRINT ON SALE: November 20, 2012
SPACE CLOSE: October 10, 2012
MATERIALS CLOSE: October 19, 2012
