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The best new science fiction books of May 2026

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The best new science fiction books of May 2026

New science fiction from big names including Ann Leckie, Alan Moore and Martha Wells are just some of the exciting crop of titles out this month

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Is an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg – or any boss – a good plan?

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Is an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg – or any boss – a good plan?

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Our verdict on Red Mars: Mostly great, with a few quibbles

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Our verdict on Red Mars: Mostly great, with a few quibbles

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New Scientist recommends New York's Bone Museum and Gecko Gallery

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New Scientist recommends New York's Bone Museum and Gecko Gallery

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Kim Stanley Robinson and Red Mars book

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Author Kim Stanley Robinson revisits his vision of life on Mars

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How many dachshunds would it take to get to the moon?

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How many dachshunds would it take to get to the moon?

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New Scientist recommends Jeff Beal’s New York Études, Vol. II

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New Scientist recommends Jeff Beal’s New York Études, Vol. II

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Why cloning anyone – even Jim Carrey – isn't the best plan ever

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Why cloning anyone – even Jim Carrey – isn't the best plan ever

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Sci-fi show The Miniature Wife underwhelms – despite the big names

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Sci-fi show The Miniature Wife underwhelms – despite the big names

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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Quaz Qureshi in ???Museum of Edible Earth', a new exhibition by dr. masharu on display at Somerset House in London. Picture date: Tuesday March 17, 2026. PA Photo. The exhibition explores the practice of 'geophagy', the consumption of earth for health, customary, or culinary benefits, running from March 18 to April 26. Photo credit should read: David Parry/PA Media Assignments

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New Scientist recommends sampling the Museum of Edible Earth in London

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

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Is this the most niche scientific tourist attraction in the world?

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Why The Double Helix is such an extraordinary but infuriating book

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New Scientist recommends the engaging Native Nations by Kathleen DuVal

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How many academics does it take to tell a joke? Time for a study...

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