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Stay up to date on the latest scientific advances with Science News Magazine.
The Science News Magazine app includes the magazine and real-time news updates from all disciplines of science — from astronomy and physics to biomedicine, neuroscience, genetics, early humans, climate, ecology, animals, environment and more.
MAGAZINE FEATURES:
– Dark mode and adjustable font
– Read full articles covering the latest discoveries in your field
– Search the archive for past articles
– Current and past issues of Science News Magazine
– Subscribe at sciencenews.org for full access
more This update includes minor fixes and performance improvements to improve overall stability and reliability.
108.0.1 29 Jun
This update includes minor fixes and performance improvements to improve overall stability and reliability.
106.0.1 2 Feb
We’ve made improvements behind the scenes to enhance performance and reliability. Thanks for using the app.
105.0.1 23 Jan
We’ve added in-app subscriptions! Now it’s easier than ever to unlock and enjoy exclusive Science News content.
104.0.1 13/12/2025
We’ve added in-app subscriptions! Now it’s easier than ever to unlock and enjoy exclusive Science News content.
103.0.1 01/12/2025
We’ve squashed some bugs and polished the design! Enjoy a smoother experience and fresh new look on the Science News app.
102.0.1 13/06/2025
Welcome to the redesigned Science News App. Based on user feedback, we've made the following updates:
* Simplified reading experience: Enjoy dark mode, adjustable text size and a minimalist, distraction-free design.
* Easier browsing: Browse by topics or search all our coverage to find the latest discoveries in your field.
* Improved Performance: Faster load times and smoother transitions ensure you get your news without the wait.
* Fast sign-in: We've simplified the sign-in experience, so you can get to all your subscriber benefits.
Update now and explore the new and improved Science News App.
101.0.0 08/07/2024
Welcome to the redesigned Science News App. Based on user feedback, we've made the following updates:
* Simplified reading experience: Enjoy dark mode, adjustable text size and a minimalist, distraction-free design.
* Easier browsing: Browse by topics or search all our coverage to find the latest discoveries in your field.
* Improved Performance: Faster load times and smoother transitions ensure you get your news without the wait.
* Fast sign-in: We've simplified the sign-in experience, so you can get to all your subscriber benefits.
Update now and explore the new and improved Science News App.
100.0.0 02/07/2024
Updated description
51.1 03/05/2022
Performance enhancements, redesign
51 01/04/2022
Performance enhancements
49.9 14/08/2019
Performance enhancements
47 27/02/2018
Performance enhancements, bug fixes
42 07/09/2017
This major update gives the Science News Magazine app a new look with new features:
- the ability to view in portrait and landscape orientations
- a text-only reader view of each page
- a preview mode for every issue
- seamless access for Science News subscribers
- continuation of iTunes subscriptions.
After updating, iTunes subscribers will need to select “Restore purchases” under Settings to re-download back issues.
34 29/06/2016
Updated subscription options.
-Yearly subscription option removed.
3.6 16/03/2016
Support for iOS 8
3.5 04/10/2014
Push notification updates
3.4 25/08/2014
-Support for landscape view in Library, SN Store and Account
-Improved usability
-Streamlined menu options
-Bug fixes
3.3 20/05/2014
-Improved usability
-Streamlined menu options
-Science News store
-Bug fixes
3.2 15/01/2014
Minor bug fixes to 3.0 release
The 3.0 update marks a shift from publication of the weekly Science News Prime to a tablet edition of Science News magazine. The biweekly publication is enhanced for the iPad with bonus material, including slideshows, videos and other multimedia content. SN Prime subscribers will automatically receive a Science News subscription. For more information about Science News, please visit www.sciencenews.org or e-mail subs@sciencenews.org.
3.1 13/11/2013
This App update marks a shift from publication of the weekly Science News Prime to a tablet edition of Science News magazine. The biweekly publication is enhanced for the iPad with bonus material, including slideshows, videos and other multimedia content. SN Prime subscribers will automatically receive a Science News subscription. For more information about Science News, please visit www.sciencenews.org or e-mail subs@sciencenews.org.
3.0 10/10/2013
- Various bug fixes
- Re-enabled Table of Contents and About Us buttons
2.2 02/07/2013
Fixes a critical iOS 6.1 compatibility issue — resolves crashing when devices are offline or in airplane mode.
2.1 09/03/2013
Minor bug fix
2.01 31/01/2013
Download Improvements
1. Background download- When downloading an issue of the magazine, you can can switch to a different app, check e-mail or view a different issue of SN Prime, and your new issue will continue to download. Note that the download pauses after 10 minutes and you can only download one issue at a time.
2. Auto-view during download - Tap the Download or Buy button in the viewer library, and you can immediately start reading SN Prime while articles continue to download.
3. Auto-download on subscription purchase - When you subscribe to SN Prime, the most recent issue of the magazine will download automatically.
Hot Zones Enabled
1. Next/Previous buttons- Tap the right and left edges of the article to browse to the next or previous articles.
2. Navigation button - Tap the bottom of the page to display the navigation bars. Tapping the page anywhere above the bottom hot zone no longer displays the navigation bars.
Social Sharing Enhancements
1. Expanded web viewer support - Web viewer now supports Internet Explorer 10/Windows 8.
2. Facebook - When viewing a wall post in the iPad Facebook app, tapping the SN Prime article link opens the article directly.
Library TOC & About Us Buttons Removed
-The TOC and About Us buttons are no longer in the SN Prime App Library, but you can view a full table of contents, issue description and teaser to the Column for current and past issues of SN Prime at www.sciencenewsprime.org.
Annual Subscriptions Removed
-As of January 1, 2013, SN Prime will no longer offer an annual subscription renewal option through iTunes. Instead, we will offer a lower rate on an automatically renewed monthly subscription at $3.99. (Cost of a single issue will remain at $2.99). We will continue to fulfill annual subscriptions purchased through December 31, 2012, until their scheduled expiration. Contact us directly with any questions via e-mail at snprime@sciencenews.org
2.0 04/01/2013
This update includes minor fixes and performance improvements to improve overall stability and reliability.
more Version 108.0.1 29 Jun
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