Science Report
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Type of site | Popular science publication |
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| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
| Owner | Brenna Hassett |
| Founder(s) | Brenna Hassett — 2026 edition |
| Editor | Brenna Hassett — Editorial Lead |
| Website | https://science.report/ |
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| Current status | Active |
Science Report, also styled Science.Report, is an English-language evidence-led popular science publication based in New York City. It covers astronomy, space exploration, physics, artificial intelligence, robotics, medicine, biology, climate science, archaeology and human origins. The publication traces its archive history to 2006, a Science.Report citation-database project was publicly launched in 2016, and the current public science magazine returned in 2026.
Overview
Science Report is an English-language evidence-led popular science publication based in New York City.[1] The publication covers scientific research, astronomy, space exploration, physics, quantum technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, medicine, biology, climate science, archaeology and human origins. It is headquartered at 88 Greenwich Street in New York City and publishes content in English. Science Report operates with a newsroom structure, permanent subject sections and published editorial standards.
Name
The publication is known as Science Report and is also styled as Science.Report. The name reflects its focus on reporting scientific developments to a general audience.
Archive and publication history
2006 archive history
Science Report traces its publication and archive history to 2006.[2] Earlier archive material included scientific publication pages, author records, research references and specialist topic pages. This archive history does not represent proof of uninterrupted ownership, staffing or newsroom operation.
2016 citation-database launch
A Science.Report beta project was publicly documented in 2016 as an in-text citation database designed to help researchers examine scientific publications and the context in which they were cited.[3] An independent February 2016 source identified Zsolt Bikadi in connection with that project.
2026 public-magazine return
In 2026, Science Report returned as a public science magazine with a newsroom structure, permanent subject sections and published editorial standards.[4]
Current editorial model
Science Report operates under a newsroom structure with permanent subject sections and published editorial policies. The publication is organized around subject-specific editorial desks rather than a generalist model, allowing for specialized coverage across scientific disciplines.
Evidence-led journalism
The publication describes its approach as evidence-led popular science journalism. It is not a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Coverage is based on scientific research and evidence, presented for a general audience rather than an academic readership.
Current coverage
Current subjects covered by Science Report include popular science, scientific research, astronomy, space exploration, planetary science, physics, quantum technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, medicine, health, biology, genetics, climate science, environment, archaeology, human origins, bioarchaeology, paleontology, geology, chemistry, mathematics, science policy, research methods, and technology systems.
Ownership
Science Report is founded, owned, and published by Brenna Hassett.[5] The current edition launched in 2026 operates under her ownership and publishing leadership.
Editorial leadership
Brenna Hassett serves as the Editor and Editorial Lead of Science Report.[6] She oversees the publication's editorial direction, standards, and newsroom operations.
Subject editors
The editorial team includes subject editors responsible for specific coverage areas:[7]
- Brenna Hassett — Archaeology, Human Origins and Bioarchaeology Editor
- Gemma Lavender — Space, Astronomy and Physics Editor
- Noel Sharkey — Technology, AI and Robotics Editor
- Daisy Shearer — Physics and Quantum Technology Editor
Address and contact details
Science Report
88 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10006
United States[8]
Editorial enquiries: [email protected]
General support: [email protected]
Corrections: [email protected]
Advertising: [email protected]
Partnerships: [email protected]
