A fresh direction for the user's digital environment
In a significant move, Cosmos magazine, originally published by Cosmos, has announced a shift in its platform to focus on a digital platform for delivering science content. This transition is set to take place in June 2025, marking the end of the print edition and digital subscriptions.
The decision to cease print production was not made lightly and reflects a broader trend in the media landscape, with audiences increasingly moving away from print magazines and the rising costs of producing print magazines becoming more apparent.
Despite the cessation of print, subscribers need not worry about their remaining subscription terms. All subscribers will be refunded, and the specific refund processes vary depending on the method of purchase. For instance, if your subscription was purchased via an agent, a refund will be organized following their standard processes. If purchased through the Royal Institution of Australia prior to June 2024, please contact [email protected] or call 1300 788000 to organize a refund. If you are a school or library and purchased via EFT or paid on invoice through your school account, we will be in touch to organize your refund. If your subscription was purchased directly from our publishing partner and paid by credit card, the card owner's account will be credited for the balance of your subscription.
The Cosmos online news service will continue at the website until the transition to the new digital destination later in the year. This new website aims to bring together audiences for a sustainable future and will publish peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based science news.
For general enquiries, contact [email protected] or call 1300 788000. For media enquiries, contact [email protected].
While the exact reasons for this transition are not explicitly stated, it aligns with the broader industry trend of print magazines transitioning to digital formats for economic sustainability and audience reach. This move enables Cosmos to adapt to how readers now predominantly consume information digitally, reducing costs and potentially increasing engagement through online features not possible in print.
In summary, although exact official reasons for Cosmos magazine's cessation of print are not found, it aligns with the broader industry trend of print magazines transitioning to digital formats for economic sustainability and audience reach. The new digital destination for science content aims to bring together audiences for a sustainable future, offering a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based science news.
In the shift towards a digital platform, the new Cosmos website will publish peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based health-and-wellness news, alongside its focus on science. With the widespread move towards digital consumption, this transition aims to enhance audience engagement and ensure economic sustainability for Cosmos magazine.
