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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 ...
Women's hidden extra work, positive tipping points and new thinking on autism – there's much to chew on in this year's best ...
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.
To make things easier, we've grouped them into two sections: one featuring books for children under 10 years old, and the ...
AFTER THE second world war, Leo Szilard, a pioneering nuclear physicist who had worked on the Manhattan Project, decided to move into biology instead: life; not death. But there was a problem. As a ...
Engineer, author, and cartoonist Jorge Cham on how to gently encourage kids to read more about science. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 17, 2024 3:23 PM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...
Queen guitarist Brian May has written a book on the history of the universe. Edwin Cartlidge spoke to the rock legend and Imperial College physics graduate to find out why and how he moved into ...
The writer critiques political engineering, media capture, and rising inequalities while reflecting on science, art, and ...