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Lifeline · madsci.org over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 28 years ago · on AboutUs since 2007 · 4 registrar changes since Jan 28, 2014 · no ownership change on record since 2014 · last checked Sep 28, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredDec 3, 1997madsci.org was registered on Dec 3, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageMar 10, 2007 – Nov 6, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described madsci.org from Mar 10, 2007 to Nov 6, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Current AboutUs record
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCJan 28, 2014Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded on Jan 28, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Network Solutions, LLC (R63-LROR)Feb 13, 2014 – Mar 4, 2014Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (R63-LROR) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for madsci.org, from Feb 13, 2014 to Mar 4, 2014.
Ownership
Ownership recordsJan 28, 2014 – Jun 5, 2026Registration records for madsci.org are held from Jan 28, 2014 to Jun 5, 2026 (60 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No ownership changes recorded, 2014–2026
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Sep 2019 – May 2020Nameservers: mydyndns.orgNameservers: mydyndns.orgJan 28, 2014 – Mar 22, 2019Registration records listed mydyndns.org nameservers (ns1.mydyndns.org, ns2.mydyndns.org, ns3.mydyndns.org…) for madsci.org from Jan 28, 2014 to Mar 22, 2019.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptApr 2, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 (latest)Let's Encrypt issued 7 certificates for madsci.org from Apr 2, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 31, 2026. Seen in use on Sep 28, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 28, 2026
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (15)
Dec 3, 1997Registration: madsci.org was registered on Dec 3, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
Mar 10, 2007 – Nov 6, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described madsci.org from Mar 10, 2007 to Nov 6, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jan 28, 2014Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded on Jan 28, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jan 28, 2014 – Jun 5, 2026Ownership: Registration records for madsci.org are held from Jan 28, 2014 to Jun 5, 2026 (60 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jan 28, 2014 – Mar 22, 2019Zone file: Registration records listed mydyndns.org nameservers (ns1.mydyndns.org, ns2.mydyndns.org, ns3.mydyndns.org…) for madsci.org from Jan 28, 2014 to Mar 22, 2019.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Feb 13, 2014 – Mar 4, 2014Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (R63-LROR) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for madsci.org, from Feb 13, 2014 to Mar 4, 2014.
Jul 9, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026 (latest)
Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.
Source: AboutUs checks
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
GoDaddy.com, LLCDec 11, 2016 – Sep 4, 2019Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for madsci.org, from Dec 11, 2016 to Sep 4, 2019.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.comPDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.comMay 5, 2020 – Oct 3, 2025Registrar PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com (IANA 303) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for madsci.org, from May 5, 2020 to Oct 3, 2025.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Cloud DNS LtdJan 1, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 (latest)Registrar Cloud DNS Ltd (IANA 4336) in the registration data recorded, first on Jan 1, 2026 and most recently on Sep 27, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
Nameservers: Oracle DynMay 10, 2019 – Sep 4, 2019Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1158.dns.dyn.com, ns2200.dns.dyn.com, ns3148.dns.dyn.com…) for madsci.org from May 10, 2019 to Sep 4, 2019.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to Oracle DynMay 10, 2019madsci.org's nameservers moved from mydyndns.org to Oracle Dyn at some point between Mar 22, 2019 and May 10, 2019. Last seen at mydyndns.org: Mar 22, 2019 (registration record). First seen at Oracle Dyn: May 10, 2019 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 49 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: cloudns.netNameservers: cloudns.netMay 5, 2020 – Jun 5, 2026Registration records listed cloudns.net nameservers (ns31.cloudns.net, ns32.cloudns.net, ns33.cloudns.net…) for madsci.org from May 5, 2020 to Jun 5, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to cloudns.netMay 5, 2020madsci.org's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to cloudns.net at some point between Sep 4, 2019 and May 5, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Sep 4, 2019 (registration record). First seen at cloudns.net: May 5, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 8 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Dec 11, 2016 – Sep 4, 2019Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for madsci.org, from Dec 11, 2016 to Sep 4, 2019.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
May 10, 2019 – Sep 4, 2019Zone file: Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1158.dns.dyn.com, ns2200.dns.dyn.com, ns3148.dns.dyn.com…) for madsci.org from May 10, 2019 to Sep 4, 2019.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 10, 2019Zone file: madsci.org's nameservers moved from mydyndns.org to Oracle Dyn at some point between Mar 22, 2019 and May 10, 2019. Last seen at mydyndns.org: Mar 22, 2019 (registration record). First seen at Oracle Dyn: May 10, 2019 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 49 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
May 5, 2020 – Oct 3, 2025Registrar: Registrar PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com (IANA 303) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for madsci.org, from May 5, 2020 to Oct 3, 2025.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
May 5, 2020 – Jun 5, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed cloudns.net nameservers (ns31.cloudns.net, ns32.cloudns.net, ns33.cloudns.net…) for madsci.org from May 5, 2020 to Jun 5, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 5, 2020Zone file: madsci.org's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to cloudns.net at some point between Sep 4, 2019 and May 5, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Sep 4, 2019 (registration record). First seen at cloudns.net: May 5, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 8 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jan 1, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026Registrar: Registrar Cloud DNS Ltd (IANA 4336) in the registration data recorded, first on Jan 1, 2026 and most recently on Sep 27, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
Apr 2, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 7 certificates for madsci.org from Apr 2, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 31, 2026. Seen in use on Sep 28, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 28, 2026
Jul 9, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
3 of 4 safety checks passed (Oct 26, 2026).
Registered 1997 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Madsci.org a website for young scientists, also gives answers to questions
MadSci Network operates an online Q&A platform where scientists answer questions from young people on topics including astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, and earth sciences. The site serves students and science enthusiasts seeking reliable explanations and educational content.
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Dec 3, 1997 — 28 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Cloud DNS Ltd — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 21, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for madsci.org.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as a community or social site that is funded by donations or members, mainly for students and teachers.
Authority 57/100— ahead of 57% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
57 is a percentile: higher than 57% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #144,271)+6
Verified continuity: 28.9 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+11
Model score: 30/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 57/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 65 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 65 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.