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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 ...
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.
Women's hidden extra work, positive tipping points and new thinking on autism – there's much to chew on in this year's best ...
Ten great stories about 10 forgotten female scientists that we hope will inspire middle school readers to pursue their own ...
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 ...
It’s officially summertime, and the season of reading is finally here! Two science writers and voracious readers have compiled their summer reading recommendations, just for Science Friday fans.
The Nobel-winning author, whose newest book is out this week, discusses work by a few of her favorite writers.
Summer is officially here, and so is STAT’s annual book list, chock full of great health, medicine, and science reads to dive into on vacation or during a relaxing time at home. From the downfall of a ...