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After a comprehensive review of its magazine division, the editorially independent publishing arm of Australia's national science agency, CSIRO Publishing, has announced the cessation of production for Cosmos magazine. The final print issue will be published in June 2025, followed by the termination of digital subscriptions the same month. Subscribers will receive a refund for their remaining subscription period, with details provided below.

The transition to digital content will be seamless, as Cosmos' online news service will continue to operate at their website, eventually moving later in the year to CSIRO Publishing's new digital destination dedicated to science content. This groundbreaking platform will encompass peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and science news, aiming to foster a unified audience for a sustainable future.

To maintain the flow of up-to-date science stories, a news team will be employed to cover the latest discoveries and interview scientists. Subscribers are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for Cosmos newsletters.

The shift away from print magazines and increased production costs are noted as primary factors leading to this decision. However, the decision was not made lightly and represents a broader trend in the media industry.

Cosmos magazine has expressed their gratitude to the writers, staff, and readers who have supported the publication over the years.

Subscription Refunds:

Subscribers should follow these steps for their refund, depending on the method of purchase:

If an individual subscribed directly from CSIRO Publishing and made payments using a credit card, the remaining subscription balance will be credited back to the card owner's account.
For subscriptions purchased through the Royal Institution of Australia before June 2024, please contact [email protected] via email or call 1300 788000 to process a refund.
If a subscription was facilitated by an agent, a refund will be processed as per their standard procedures.
For schools and libraries making payments via EFT or invoicing, a refund will be organized in due course.

For media inquiries, contact [email protected]. For general inquiries, send an email to [email protected] or call 1300 788000. This announcement was originally published by Cosmos as "A New Future for Our Platform."

[Enrichment Data: After the final print issues of Cosmos magazine are published in June 2025, CSIRO Publishing will transition their science content to a new digital platform. This platform will integrate digital content from Cosmos magazine, along with peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based science news. No public domain name or specific URL for the new digital platform has been announced as of yet, but it will serve as the official replacement destination for Cosmos magazine’s science content. This shift represents a digital-first approach for delivering science content rather than traditional print media.]

CSIRO Publishing's new digital destination, dedicated to science content, aims to foster a unified audience for a sustainable future, encompassing peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and science news.
To maintain the flow of up-to-date science stories, a news team will be employed to cover the latest discoveries and interview scientists.
Subscribers are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for Cosmos newsletters.
The shift away from print magazines and increased production costs are noted as primary factors leading to the cessation of Cosmos magazine's production.
Cosmos magazine has expressed their gratitude to the writers, staff, and readers who have supported the publication over the years.
Subscription refunds will be processed for various purchase methods, as detailed below.
After the final print issues of Cosmos magazine are published in June 2025, CSIRO Publishing will transition their science content to a new digital platform, integrating content from Cosmos magazine along with peer-reviewed journals, e-books, and fact-based science news, marking a digital-first approach for delivering science content rather than traditional print media.