Quanta Magazine
Book and Periodical PublishingNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Quanta Magazine is a New York-based publisher focused on public-service journalism about basic science and mathematics. It blends careful reporting with narrative storytelling, and every article is thoroughly researched and fact-checked. Although launched with support from the Simons Foundation, the publication operates independently from the foundation. Targeted at readers seeking rigorous, accessible coverage of scientific topics, Quanta aims to clarify complex ideas for both researchers and informed lay audiences. The magazine has earned prestigious recognitions, including the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting on James Webb Space Telescope coverage and a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence; Natalie Wolchover is highlighted among the staff in connection with the Pulitzer win.