Science

In a major shift in our understanding of the mind-body debate, an acclaimed neuroscientist reveals new evidence that the…

Lies about nutrition are repeated everywhere—in newspaper headlines, on celebrity blogs, even by our well-meaning…

Armed with ignorance, misinformation, and unfounded suspicions, the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover cast a suspicious eye on…

Right after her 41st birthday, poet Anne Boyer was diagnosed with a highly aggressive cancer. In this harrowing memoir…

With the tension of a detective tale, this true story follows reporter Brian Deer, the man who broke the story on one of…

Poop is...well...poopy! But besides just being waste, it also serves an important and fascinating purpose. Who Gives a…

A math-free introduction for lay people to the key discoveries underpinning today's technology, by a youtube-famous…

Through over 40 compelling questions, this book explores how our eating decisions tread the line between conscious and…

The cataclysmic eruption of Mt. St. Helens in May, 1980 marked the start of a decades-long struggle over resources,…

Award-winning writer Mary Ellen Hannibal has long reported on scientists’ efforts to protect vanishing species, but it…

Did you know the wingbeats of bumblebees leave faint electrical signals at each flower they visit to show that the…

Noticing the subtle differences in your furry friend's purr or wondering if a wagging tail means the same for every…

A middle-school level study guide for coding and computer science. Illustrated, making concepts simple for young and…

Racist pseudoscience has become so commonplace that it can be hard to spot. Neo-Nazis and white supremacists…

In this new evolutionary history, geneticist Adam Rutherford explores the profound paradox of the human animal. Looking…

How Birds Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like but why. Why do many owls…

The doctrine of "survival of the fittest" is popular, but in reality that's not what shaped human evolution. Scientist…

Data is everywhere... the real challenge is understanding it. From understanding the percentage probability that it…

Keep your brain limbered up, worked out, and strong with these tips and exercises. Hone your logical reasoning, number…

An updated compendium on drugs, from caffeine to meth to heroin to vaping and beyond. Goes over the effects of each one…

Have you ever wondered just what purpose those warning labels on mattresses are supposed to serve? Or why people don’t…

Hope and practical guidance for people struggling with memory loss, brain fog and fatigue, and a range of problems…

A trivia book for people who like to know a little bit of everything, and always have a weird fact to break out at…

Brian Dunning brings his considerable experience founding the company BuyLink to “debunking” any number of…

Fans of factoids and pub quizzes will love this compendium of fun and amazing science tidbits. You probably did know…

From best friends to behavioral & brain scientists, this explains what friendship is, why it is so important, different…

Earthquakes: not just for San Francisco anymore. Natural faultlines can be inactive for centuries; New England is due…

What is to be done? 35 essays from the last 100 years, covering all main aspects of climate change. Calls to action from…

For all the destruction humans have wrought on our natural environment, we also have engaged in optimistically seeking…

An introduction for the busy yet curious. Want to get beyond everyone's go-to small talk? Or answer your four-year-old's…