List,
The following is based on the knowledge of a High School Grad.
who reads a lot --- Me.
Magazines exist to entertain people.
Peer reviewed scientific journals exist to present verified factual data.
Scientists go to the journals and request that their data be reviewed
and published.
I think Magazines have a much harder time of it. They must find subjects
that their readers will enjoy reading. When they plan a test, time and
expense are major factors that must be controlled.
Sometimes they, for many reasons, can't do an accurate test and will
provide what they can, if it's entertaining. Good Magazines like
Hot Rod will let you know when the results are influenced by subjective
opinions. Some don't.
OBTW: A one year subscription to some scientific journals will set you
back over $1,000.00.
Bryan
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