Unveiling the Evolution of Our Platform: What's Coming Next
Following a comprehensive assessment of its magazine business, the editorially independent publishing division of Australia's national science agency, our publishing partner, has announced that the production of our platform, Cosmos, will cease as of June 2025. This decision encompasses both print and digital subscriptions, with refunds being issued to all subscribers for their remaining terms.
The final print edition of Cosmos will be published in June 2025. Concurrently, digital subscriptions will also conclude at this time. Refund procedures vary depending on the method of subscription purchase. For example, if your subscription was directly purchased from our publishing partner through a credit card, the card owner's account will be credited for the balance of the subscription. For subscriptions purchased via the Royal Institution of Australia prior to June 2024, please contact us at [email protected] or call 1300 788000 to arrange a refund.
The Cosmos online news service will persist at cosmosmagazine.com, transitioning later in the year to our publishing partner's new digital destination for science content. This platform, designed to showcase peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based science news, aim to bring together analytical audiences for a sustainable future. A news team will be recruited to continue chronicling the latest science discoveries and conducting interviews with scientists.
This strategic shift in media consumption is mirrored by a broader trend, as audiences gravitate towards online platforms due to escalating print magazine production costs and an ongoing change in reader preferences.
We extend our gratitude to all the writers, staff, and readers who have supported Cosmos Magazine over the years. It is our hope that you will continue to stay engaged with Cosmos Online News Service through our newsletters, as we embark on this exciting new chapter for science communication. For media enquiries, contact [email protected]. For general enquiries, you may reach out to [email protected] or call 1300 788000.
[1] Shifting media consumption trends and their implications for the publishing industry[2] The rise of online platforms and the decline of print magazines in the digital age
- In the domain of science, we're witnessing an increased focus on online platforms, mirroring Cosmos Magazine's transition to a digital news service.
- The news team at Cosmos is preparing to continue chronicling the latest medical-conditions, health-and-wellness, environmental-science, and space-and-astronomy discoveries through their robust online content.
- As more audiences adopt lifestyle and home-and-garden interests, the new digital destination promises to be a hub for peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based science news, fostering a sustainable future in technology and business.
- Following the cessation of print and digital subscriptions for Cosmos Magazine in June 2025, readers can investigate the latest educational-and-self-development articles by signing up for newsletters.
- Shopping enthusiasts should keep an eye on the new digital destination for potential partnerships with home-goods brands or vendors, bringing the next level of lifestyle integration.
- The world of casino-and-gambling may seem disconnected from Cosmos, but understanding the finance strategies employed by online gaming companies can offer ancillary insights for business leaders in the realms of space-and-astronomy and other sciences.
- The future of science communication may span beyond general-news and sports headlines, as readers explore weather forecasts and travel reports with a scientific angle to enrich their knowledge and expand their horizons.
- It can be said that the advancement of science is a journey, and the final print edition of Cosmos Magazine is merely one stepping stone in the broader quest for a more interconnected, informed, and holistic understanding of the world we live in.
