# Science News & Discoveries

> Science stories, videos & discoveries from all over the web in one app!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.briox.riversip.android.tech.science](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.briox.riversip.android.tech.science)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.briox.riversip.android.tech.science`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Loyal\_Apps
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 841,521
- **Rating:** 3.21 / 5 (6,037 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2014-06-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.briox.riversip.android.tech.science)
- **Website:** [https://loyal.app](https://loyal.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy](https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Science News & Discoveries** brings you the latest breakthroughs and stories from the world of science and nature. This easy-to-use app aggregates top news, research studies, expert interviews, and informative videos from trusted sources like Science Magazine, National Geographic, and PBS.

Customize your newsfeed by selecting your favorite topics such as space exploration, archaeology, climate, and physics, or block topics you wish to avoid. Stay informed with summary feeds free from repeated stories and receive push notifications on prominent updates. Engage with a passionate community through the in-app posting and commenting system, earn reputation points, and enjoy features like saved articles for later reading and an interactive widget. Empower your curiosity and explore the mysteries of the universe and our planet with this comprehensive science news source.

## Rankings

- #75,344 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.briox.riversip.android.tech.science.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its informative, well-written science articles, strong educational value, and up-to-date content. However, across many reviews, the experience is severely hampered by pervasive, intrusive ads—often full-screen, auto-playing with sound—that disrupt reading, push users to the Play Store, and sometimes degrade perceived content quality. Overall, the app is valuable for science news but users want a non-intrusive reading experience and fewer ad distractions.

### Pros

- Informative, well-written science news and articles that are valuable for learning.
- Educational value; helps students and curious readers increase knowledge.
- Up-to-date, accurate information and trustworthy content compared to other apps.
- Broad coverage of science topics and timely updates (helps users stay on top of real-world science news).

### Cons

- Overwhelming, intrusive ads (full-screen, video with sound) that disrupt reading and navigation.
- Ads make the app unusable or frustrating, with frequent interruptions and difficulty closing ads.
- Ads sometimes redirect to the Play Store or external sites and can't be easily exited.
- Content quality/content focus appears overshadowed by ads (some users feel news becomes outdated or ad-driven).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.briox.riversip.android.tech.science)