Innovating Our Platform's Tomorrow
In an exciting move towards a more sustainable and digital future, the renowned Cosmos platform has announced significant changes to its operations. The decision, made by the editorially independent publishing arm of the national science agency, signals a shift away from print magazines and towards a more modern, online platform.
The production of the Cosmos platform will cease in June 2025, marking the end of an era for the beloved publication. However, fear not, as the Cosmos online news service will continue to thrive. It will transition to a new digital destination later this year, promising to bring together audiences for a sustainable future.
This transition is in response to the growing trend of audiences moving away from print magazines and the rising costs of producing print editions. The new website, set to publish peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based science news, is poised to become a hub for the latest science discoveries and interviews with scientists.
To ensure a smooth transition for its subscribers, Cosmos has outlined some key steps. If your subscription was purchased via an agent, a refund will be organized following their standard processes. For those who subscribed through the Royal Institution of Australia before June 2024, contact [email protected] or call 1300 788000 to organise a refund. 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 or libraries that purchased via EFT or paid on invoice through their school account, a refund will be organized as well.
For general enquiries, contact [email protected] or call 1300 788000. For media enquiries, reach out to [email protected]. The Cosmos team encourages readers to sign up to their newsletters to stay updated on the platform's developments.
This transformation was announced under the title "A new future for our platform" by Cosmos itself. The platform's editors and a dedicated news team are committed to continuing to publish stories that inspire and educate, fostering a love for science in audiences worldwide. The new digital destination promises to be a vibrant and engaging platform for all things science, ensuring that Cosmos remains a trusted and beloved source of science news for years to come.
- The transition of Cosmos to a digital platform will not only encompass science news but also extend to peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based articles in various fields such as medical-conditions, health-and-wellness, environmental-science, space-and-astronomy.
- As part of the Cosmos' dedication to fostering science education and inspiration, their new digital destination aims to become a comprehensive hub not only for the latest discoveries in traditional science domains like space-and-astronomy and environmental-science, but also for medical-conditions and health-and-wellness-related topics.
