New Scientist magazine

Overview

New Scientist is a weekly popular science magazine first published in November 1956. It was founded by Tom Margerison, Max Raison and Nicholas Harrison and is based in London, producing editorially independent English-language editions for the UK, United States and Australia. (en.wikipedia.org)

Ownership history

The title was originally established by its founders and later became part of larger publishing groups (including Reed/RELX). It was sold to a private investor group (Kingston Acquisitions/New Scientist Ltd.) in 2017 and subsequently acquired by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) in March 2021. (en.wikipedia.org)

Manufacturing & distribution

New Scientist is editorially headquartered in the United Kingdom and its print editions are produced primarily in the UK, with regional printing and distribution for the US and Australian editions to serve local subscribers and newsstand sales. The magazine also maintains offices and distribution channels across those markets. (theguardian.com)

Current ownership and structure

As of the 2020s New Scientist is owned by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) and has been placed within DMGT's consumer media operations (Harmsworth Media). DMGT is a UK-headquartered media group controlled by the Rothermere family; it operates a portfolio of national and consumer titles alongside events and digital businesses. Editorial independence of the magazine was publicly emphasised at the time of acquisition. (theguardian.com)