Who founded the journal Science in 1880?
John Michels launched Science in 1880 with financial backing from Thomas Edison and later Alexander Graham Bell. The journal ceased publication by March 1882 before being revived one year later.
Questions about Science (journal)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did James McKeen Cattell take ownership of Science?
James McKeen Cattell purchased the journal in 1894 after financial trouble returned to the previous owners. He led the journal until his death in 1944 when ownership transferred to the AAAS.
What major scientific discoveries appeared in Science during the early twentieth century?
Thomas Hunt Morgan published groundbreaking fruit fly genetics research within its pages during the early twentieth century. Albert Einstein contributed work on gravitational lensing that appeared in these same decades alongside Edwin Hubble's findings about spiral nebulae.
How many copies did Science circulate under editor Graham DuShane?
Science absorbed The Scientific Monthly in 1958 boosting circulation from 38,000 to over 61,000 copies under Graham DuShane. This period brought stability after years of inconsistent leadership.
Which editors served Science between 1962 and 2019?
Philip Abelson served as editor from 1962 to 1984 followed by Daniel E. Koshland Jr. starting in 1985. Jeremy M. Berg started the 1st of July 2016 and Holden Thorp began the 19th of August 2019.
What was the impact factor of Science in 2024?
The Journal Citation Reports listed Sciences 2024 impact factor as 45.8 reflecting its status among top academic journals. Fewer than 7% of submitted articles gain acceptance due to intense competition for publication slots.