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Why The Double Helix is such an extraordinary but infuriating book

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Why The Double Helix is such an extraordinary but infuriating book

James Watson’s The Double Helix is probably one of the greatest science books of all time – but Michael Le Page finds he can’t recommend that anyone actually reads it

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

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The best new popular science books of April 2026

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The best new popular science books of April 2026

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The best new science-fiction books of April 2026

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The best new science-fiction books of April 2026

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Author of Red Mars calls 'bullshit' on emigrating to the planet

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Author of Red Mars calls 'bullshit' on emigrating to the planet

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Our verdict on Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt: An inspiring call to action

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Our verdict on Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt: An inspiring call to action

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How big is a 'shedload'? Let's ask the nuclear physicists

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How big is a 'shedload'? Let's ask the nuclear physicists

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New Scientist recommends documentary Molly vs The Machines

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The Selfish Gene: Still one of the most thrilling evolution books ever

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The Selfish Gene: Still one of the most thrilling evolution books ever

Fifty years ago, Richard Dawkins shared an irresistible scientific metaphor with the world that modernised and democratised evolutionary biology. Half a century on, The Selfish Gene remains powerfully insightful, finds Rowan Hooper

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It's time to monetise the moon! Definitely! Maybe?

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New Scientist recommends Cirque du Soleil's insect-themed OVO show

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Rumours of a Firefly reboot abound, but should the Serenity fly again?

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As pure as driven snow? Not if you're a 'CleanTok' influencer

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