Oxygen Leaks Science Fiction Magazine This project is believed to be defunct. (January 2026) About We believe in science fiction and the promise of scientific advancement to change the world. Science is a product of our creation, a uniquely human endeavor (as far as we know.) Science has the power to destroy, tear-down and disrupt, but also has the sublime power to heal, improve, and affirm our humanity. Science fiction tells stories that revolve around that very human creation, and explores the consequences of the relentless drive to push the boundaries of what is possible.We define hard science fiction to mean that the science in a story is plausible, consistent, and well thought-out...“Hard” science fiction is always subjective. What one person considers "hard" another will consider fantastic. We define hard science fiction to mean that the science in a story is plausible, consistent, and well thought-out, and that the science in the story, even if completely made-up, is central to the plot such that the story falls apart without it. Think of Asimov's Foundation without psychohistory or Herbert's Dune without hydration cycles, the science in those stories are not real, but they are so important to the plot that the story would not exist without it. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Subgenre: Hard Science FictionLengths: Flash Fiction: 200 - 280 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.02/word; no monetary payment for flash fiction.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct What kinds of essays do we want?From an exploration of what is hard science fiction, to an essay on your experience at DragonCon last year, to a deep-dive into cryogenics and a report on the state-of-the-art for freezing (and then thawing and reviving) human beings, we want to know your thoughts on any science-fiction relevant topic.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: No specific word count limits known. Essay: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.02/word.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Believed Defunct Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Their website was not functioning on our last visit.Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Support on Patreon Oxygen Leaks Science Fiction Magazine Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Visual Art Group by submission Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:33 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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