From the Science Classroom by Science Whiz Liz
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackScience
Science explained for you by Elisabeth Marnik, PhD. For educational purposes only.
4K
280 paid
N/A
Pricing
$10/mo
$80/yr annual option
$2K
280 paid subs
$2K/mo – $2K/mo(±0%)
Previously Weekly
0.9 posts/week
76/100
Consistent (~7.8d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aether Pirates of the Matterium! | 97K | N/A | Free | substack |
| The Science of Better | 81K | +19.1% | $5/mo | substack |
| By the Numbers | 75K | +0.8% | Free | substack |
| Humanity United Now - Ana Maria Mihalcea, MD, PhD | 72K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4K | $1,932 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 4K | $1,932 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
4K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 107 similar-size peers in Science have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $5/mo category median (280 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $80 |
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 | 75/100 | 25% |
| The Intrinsic Perspective | 71K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |