Science News
Science News: An affordable digital subscription pairs science reporting with an archive dating to 1921. Ranked #22 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: From $2.99/mo; best for science readers wanting an affordable archive.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFrom $2.99/mo
- Best forScience readers wanting an affordable archive
- Free planNo
- Paid from$2.99/mo
- Publication typeMixed
- Founded1921 · Washington, D.C.
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Digital access starts at $2.99 per month.
- Subscriber archive reaches back to 1921, with downloadable issue PDFs.
- Offers web, iOS and Android access plus print-and-digital options.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan.
- Print delivery requires a print-and-digital subscription.
- 24/7 support is not offered.
Our verdict on Science News
Science News is a nonprofit publication covering research and discoveries across science, medicine and technology. Published by the Society for Science, it offers digital-only and print-and-digital subscriptions for readers who want reporting across scientific disciplines. Its standout appeal is a long-running magazine archive, making it a fit for science readers who value access to past issues as well as current coverage.
The Digital Only plan is listed at $2.99 per month and includes full access to sciencenews.org, the archive dating to 1921, and PDF versions of issues. The published plans also show a Digital Only option without a stated price, plus Print + Digital and 2 Year Print + Digital tiers. The latter includes two years of home-delivered print issues and digital access for $99 for two years. Gift subscriptions are available. Readers who mainly want online access can start with the monthly digital plan; those who prefer a physical magazine can choose a print-and-digital option.
Access spans the website and subscriber mobile apps for iOS and Android, while downloadable PDFs support reading archived issues beyond the site experience. That mix suits readers who want to move between digital reporting, older issues and print delivery. It is less suited to people seeking a free publication subscription or a print-only option. Support is available by email and phone, with documentation, but not around the clock. Overall, choose Science News for accessible science coverage with a substantial historical archive; consider another publication if free access is essential.
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Science News fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $2.99/mo |
| Publication type | Mixed |
| Publication bundle | No |
| Archive access | Yes |
| Audio content | Not verified |
| Ad-free access | Not verified |
| Gift subscription | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | From $2.99/mo (source) |
| Website | sciencenews.org |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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