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substackScience
On the Most Interesting People, Objects and Ideas in Science and Technology.
30K
2.1K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$17K
2.1K paid subs
$17K/mo – $17K/mo(±0%)
Previously Weekly
1.2 posts/week
42/100
Variable (~6.8d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aether Pirates of the Matterium! | 97K | N/A | Free | substack |
| The Science of Better | 83K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| By the Numbers | 76K | +0.7% | Free | substack |
| The Intrinsic Perspective | 72K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 29K | $16,138.5 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 30K | $16,695 | +3.4% |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
30K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 20 similar-size peers in Science have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $5/mo category median (260 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $100 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 93/100 | 25% |
| Humanity United Now - Ana Maria Mihalcea, MD, PhD |
| 72K |
| N/A |
| $5/mo |
| substack |