After Springer National chose to utilize the once-iconic Scientific American magazine as a progressive agit prop organ, the publication immediately began losing subscribers. Now, Springer National has sold the publication just as the staff had overwhelmingly voted to form a union.
The publication was purchased by LabX Media Group, which is based in Ontario, Canada. Count on progress over science to continue to be the focus of the now largely discredited publication.
Scientific American Sold as Publisher Divests Itself of the Bud Light of Science Journals– legalinsurrection.com
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I have been following the antics of Scientific American, the Bud Light of science journals, for quite some time now.
The low-lights from the magazine’s stack of articles include:
Now comes news that Springer Nature, the publisher, announced it is divesting both of its flagship consumer science magazines, Scientific American and Spektrum der Wissenschaft (Spectrum of Science) in Germany. The company says that the sales are part of a strategic pivot to concentrate exclusively on its core academic, health, and education publishing business.
The publisher says the move forms part of a strategic decision to focus on its core global publishing activities across research, health and education, while supporting the long-term development of the two consumer-facing brands.
According to Springer Nature, both titles are being acquired by new owners with significant consumer media expertise and the capacity to support their future growth.
Frank Vrancken Peeters, Chief Executive Officer of Springer Nature, said: “Scientific American and Spektrum der Wissenschaft are respected and loved science media brands with a long and valued history, and we are grateful to the teams who have built and sustained them. We have taken the time to ensure these strong brands find the right homes – organisations with the consumer media expertise and ambition to invest in their future.”
Springer Nature said it is working with both buyers to ensure continuity of publication throughout the transition process. Scientific American is to be acquired by LabX Media Group, a global science-focused media company; the transaction will complete on 24 June 2026.
