What kinds of manuscripts does Science consider?
Science is interested in a wide range of manuscripts presenting original research and commentary in all areas of science. For original research, the common thread is that the work should reveal novel concepts of broad importance to the scientific community. Categories of papers include Research Articles of up to approximately 4,500 words; Reports of up to 2,500 words; and Brevia, short contributions of about 800 words. Science also publishes brief Technical Comments (approximately 1000 words in length) on research papers that have previously appeared in the journal; these comments are published on the journal’s Web site, Science Online, with an abstract in the Letters section of the print version of Science. Technical Comments are considered equivalent to a citation in Science and are indexed on Medline. A variety of material under the general heading of Commentary — including Editorials, Book Reviews, Education Forums, Policy Forums, Perspectives, and Reviews — is usually solicited
