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Digital

$39 $19.50/first year
  • Digital access to all stories
  • All online issues since 1845
  • iOS and Android App

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$199 $99.50/first year
  • Digital access to all stories
  • All online issues since 1845
  • iOS and Android App
  • New SciAm tote bag
  • 10 print issues
  • Ad-free website experience
  • Print and online special editions
  • Newsletter from Editor in Chief
  • Digital access to gift ($39 value)

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