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The best new science fiction books of February 2026

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The best new science fiction books of February 2026

We pick the sci-fi novels we’re most looking forward to reading this month, from a new Brandon Sanderson to the latest from Makana Yamamoto

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Our verdict on Annie Bot: This novel about a sex robot split opinions

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Our verdict on Annie Bot: This novel about a sex robot split opinions

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Read an extract from Juice by Tim Winton

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Read an extract from Juice by Tim Winton

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Tim Winton: 'Sometimes I think we use the word dystopia as an opiate'

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Tim Winton: 'Sometimes I think we use the word dystopia as an opiate'

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Chemist Omar M. Yaghi

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Nobel prizewinner Omar Yaghi says his invention will change the world

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A collage of analog clocks against a black background. Some are broken in half

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The daring idea that time is an illusion and how we could prove it

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Sierra Greer

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Sierra Greer discusses her award-winning sex robot novel 'Annie Bot'

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3APAPEW Dark silhouette of a girl in dress on mystical deep space background

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Peter F. Hamilton's latest is an epic slice of sci-fi – with one flaw

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Oona Chaplin as Varang in 20th Century Studios' AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. ?? 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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New Scientist recommends Avatar: Fire and Ash – especially the whale

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Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

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Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

This follow-up to the influential 28 Days Later continues to take the zombie movie franchise in a surprising and thought-provoking direction

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Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century

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The one diet that’s good for everything: Best ideas of the century

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6 ways to help your children have a healthy relationship with food

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The science-fiction films to look forward to in 2026

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