Founded in 1880, with seed money from Thomas Edison, Science continues to be at the center of the very best in research across the sciences, with articles that consistently rank among the most cited in the world. Science articles are peer-reviewed, and written to appeal to both scientist and layman. Regular issue features include a news and comment section, book reviews, and coverage of scientific meetings and seminars. The News section features late-breaking news and in-depth news analysis. Compass, an opinion section, publishes letters and commentary by scientists on current science issues. The TechSight section focuses on leading edge techniques and technologies. Topics include: bioinformatics, genome sequencing, and protein sequencing. This section is published in the third issue every month. The Research section features original investigative research and reporting. Other departments include NetWatch, This Week in Science, ScienceScope, Random Samples and New Products.

Established in 1845, Scientific American remains the oldest continuously-published magazine in the United States. Redesigned in October 2010, the publication covers the most important and exciting research in science, health, technology, the environment, and society, exploring important ideas often months and years before other media recognizes their importance. The magazine publishes 15 foreign language editions, and regular sections include Forum, which provides a platform for external experts to comment on science policy; Science Agenda, where editors can discuss different science issues; and Insights, which profiles a scientist or researcher and analyzes their contribution to society. Other sections include Anti Gravity and Skeptic. Regular columns include The Science of Health and TechnoFiles. Publicists should feel free to pitch anytime, although they should avoid pitching individual products or new company officer announcements. They should focus on science-based stories that are better told by a journalist than an expert.

Launched in 2009, STYLIST is a monthly magazine aimed at professional women. Topics include: Fashion, Beauty, Home and Interiors, Mental Health, Careers, Health, Relationships, Fitness, Wellbeing and Culture. The brand is owned by Stylist Group Ltd, a subsidiary of DC Thomson.

Established in 1986 and written to help men take control of their physical, mental, and emotional health, Men's Health is dedicated to showing men the practical and positive actions that can make their lives better. Regular features include information on Fitness and Grooming, Health, Food, Drink and Nutrition, Sex and Relationships, Fashion, Sports and Leisure activities, World News, Culture and the Humanities, Parenting, and Technology. For each monthly edition, they seek the advice of the most trusted, experienced, and academically affiliated experts, as well as keeping an eye on the latest new research in the world’s most credible, peer-reviewed academic journals. They then distill it for readers in a way that’s practical, accessible, and easy to understand.

Established in 1967 and published for psychologists and those interested in psychology. Aims to take information from the latest research in psychology and make it useful to people in their everyday lives. Provides readers with news and information about psychology, research and development, relationships, health, nutrition, education and parenting. Discusses how the mind, body and spirit work together to impact perceptions about the world and presents research and cultural trends to explore topics. Explores issues in society in order to help readers understand the world in which they live. Serves a unique role in bringing information to its readers on how to improve themselves, their families and relationships and their role in the workplace. Also includes information on physical health, fitness and exercise. Sections include Culture Unconventional Wisdom, Decompression, Diagnosis, Therapy Watch, Health, Insights, Personality, Relationships, Food Chain and Solutions. Freelancers should familiarize themselves with the typical format and style of each section before pitching. Articles are usually either related to narrative, science, or cultural synthesis.