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The Ten Best Science Books of 2025

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year ...
Boredom setting in after the festive chaos? Never fear: our writers and contributors have chosen their favourite ever science ...
Science books provide the ultimate deep dives into our favorite subjects, whether it’s the inner workings of the brain, ...
Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year's best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life.
Bethany Jacobs won the Philip K. Dick Award for the first novel in her Kindom trilogy, These Burning Stars. This Brutal Moon ...
From drowned worlds to virtual utopias via deep space, wild ideas abound in Emily H. Wilson's picks for her favourite sci-fi ...
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist, has always emphasized the importance of science and ...
Ten great stories about 10 forgotten female scientists that we hope will inspire middle school readers to pursue their own ...
Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction' by Sadiah QureshiThe book is a breathtaking account of extinction as both an ...
The best science books evoke a sense of wonder and make you marvel at the incredible world we live in. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
The Nobel-winning author, whose newest book is out this week, discusses work by a few of her favorite writers.
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