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Scientific journal

Scientific journals are like magazines, but instead of stories or articles about celebrities or new fashion trends, they contain articles written by scientists about their research findings. Scientists use the articles to share their discoveries with other scientists, so that everyone can learn about new developments in their fields. When scientists read an article in a scientific journal, they are usually looking for information to help them do their own research, or to provide them with the evidence they need to make sure their results are correct.