Redefining our digital landscape
The Cosmos online news service, a long-standing pillar of science journalism, has announced that it will be transitioning to a new digital destination later this year. This shift comes after 20 years of providing fact-based science news, peer-reviewed journals, and e-books to its dedicated audience.
The decision to move away from the current platform was not taken lightly. It mirrors a wider trend of audiences shifting away from print magazines and the increasing costs of producing print magazines. The final print edition of the platform will be published in June 2025, marking the end of an era for Cosmos magazine.
All subscribers will receive a refund for their remaining subscription term. If your subscription was purchased directly from the publishing partner and paid by credit card, the card owner's account will be credited for the balance of your subscription. For schools and libraries that purchased via EFT or paid on invoice through their school account, the refund process will be handled separately. If your subscription was purchased via an agent, a refund will be organized following their standard processes. For specific refund-related queries, contact or call 1300 788000.
The new website aims to bring together audiences for a sustainable future. It will continue to publish stories about the latest science discoveries and interviews with scientists. For general enquiries, contact or call 1300 788000. If you are a subscriber who purchased through the Royal Institution of Australia prior to June 2024, you need to contact or call 1300 788000 to organise a refund.
For media enquiries, contact . The original publisher of the news was Cosmos. The production of the platform will stop in June 2025, but the Cosmos online news service will continue at the website. The new website will strive to continue the legacy of Cosmos magazine, providing high-quality science content to its audience.
It is important to note that, while there is no detailed plan for the Cosmos platform after its magazine business ceases production in June 2025, or information on how subscription refunds will be handled, it is confirmed that Cosmos magazine is ending after 20 years, which is a significant loss to science journalism. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to refer to official Cosmos communications or their customer service.
Science enthusiasts can look forward to a sustained presence of Cosmos online news service, as it transitions to a new website later this year. The new platform aims to uphold the tradition of delivering health-and-wellness and science-related content, in line with the magazine's 20-year history.
