Rasmussen Retorts
StrongMore pandemics and fewer vaccines are not indicators of a healthy democracy
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week
RisingPodcastCommunity
Creator Intelligence
Best Science Newsletters in 2026
NicheIndex tracks 489 science newsletters ranked by real subscriber signals updated daily. Rankings are based on subscriber count, growth patterns, and content activity, not paid placement or editorial opinion. Science newsletters on this page range from 6.0K to 19.0K subscribers.
Newsletters
489
Segments
11
Total audience
4.9M
With paid tier
297
61% of newsletters
1 new science newsletter launched in the past 30 days. StayCurious Metabolism is gaining readers fast right now.
Top newsletters
Top science newsletters to follow
Science & Soul
StrongUnraveling the mysteries of the universe and the heart. Science sharpens the mind, soul enriches the journey. Together, they inspire.
Gaining readers quickly, one to watch
2-3x/week
RisingCommunity
The Forbidden Files
Strongsecret knowledge. public platform. if you get it, you get it. this is the modern revolution. reject mediocrity or go away.
Thoughtful weekly reads that hold your attention
4-5x/week
Community
Lyman Stone
ExcellentLyman Stone is the Director of Research of the consulting firm Demographic Intelligence, the director of the Pronatalism Initiative at the Institute for Family Studies, and a PhD candidate at McGill University.
Long-form writing with a devoted readership
2-3x/week
RisingPodcastCommunity
The Slavland Chronicles
StrongThe wars are fake, but the massacres are real.
Long-form writing with a devoted readership
4-5x/week
PodcastCommunity
GP
Geoff Pain PhD
StrongTromethamine aka Tris, THAM and many other names is biologically active
Long-form writing with a devoted readership
4-5x/week
PodcastCommunity
HS
Heterodox STEM
StrongHeterodox STEM is a collection of posts by heterodox thinkers in STEM fields.
Weekly writing with a loyal readership
2-3x/week
Community
Science Is Not The Answer
StrongThe philosophy of science and scientism, and putting uncertainty in its place.
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week
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¡Do Not Panic!
StrongEver feel like things aren't going well? Think we could do better? Then come on in
Weekly writing with a loyal readership
2-3x/week
Community
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Growing fast with a highly engaged audience
2-3x/week
RisingCommunity
Due Diligence and Art
StrongUncovering Fraud in Pharmaceutical R&D and Manufacturing. By popular demand, I will include my art pieces that have nothing to do with Pharma. If you are interested in my art, visit www.sashalatypova.com
Thoughtful weekly reads that hold your attention
4-5x/week
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HE
Homo Economicus
StrongI write about cutting edge research in economics.
Weekly writing with a loyal readership
2-3x/week
PodcastCommunity
Segment intelligence
Science segments by opportunity
11 segments with 3+ active newsletters. Sorted by opportunity score.
| Segment | Pubs | Median Subs | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Clinical Science | 16 | 7.0K | Moderate |
| Biology & Evolution | 24 | 7.5K | Moderate |
| Neuroscience & Psychology | 30 | 9.0K | Moderate |
| Science Communication & Education | 7 | 1.0K | Moderate |
| AI & Computer Science | 84 | 3.0K | Moderate |
| Astrophysics & Space | 11 | 5.0K | Low |
| Psychedelics & Consciousness Research | 11 | 5.0K | Low |
| Immunology & Vaccines | 4 | 43.0K | Low |
| Public Health & Epidemiology | 14 | 20.5K | Low |
| Nutrition Science | 3 | 46.0K | Low |
| General Science | 231 | 3.0K | Low |
How we choose the best science newsletters
Every newsletter on this page is ranked by real subscriber signals collected daily across platforms. We do not accept paid placements, editorial sponsorships, or algorithmic recommendations. Rankings reflect actual readership, not opinions. Read our full methodology.
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