Science

As of 2018, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office had granted its ten millionth patent. But with over 500,000 applications…

Breathing is such a fundamental part of being alive that our bodies do it without our prompting. It's unconscious, it's…

"We live in a crazy time." Is probably what every generation has said ever. But the fact of the matter is that we do…

For the climate change skeptic in your life that you've grown tired of arguing with. This book is an…

A unique take on world history, seen through the activities frowned upon in the contemporary western world—drugs,…

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

A sweetly illustrated book about life cycles, Cactus and Flower tells the story of a cactus and its flower, and the…

Alan Turing was one of the great minds in modern history. During World War II, he was hired by the British government to…

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

Ever wondered why your cat just sits and stares at the wall? Or why they're so scared of cucumbers? For all the answers…

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

What happens when the cats at Mission Control take a break and the cats on a space station decide it's time to push…

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

Clean: The New Science of Skin was named a Best Book by both NPR and Vanity Fair in 2020. It aims to address the…

Daisy Kendrick, the founder of Ocean Generation, offers insights into climate change, and the structures and systems…

With a great wave of friendly, sex-positive, nerdy enthusiasm, Come As You Are explores and explains the newest…

Being the most up-to-date wiring guide on the market, you can trust that your projects will meet the national wiring…

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

What will happen if humanity makes contact with another civilization on a different planet? Have anthropologists fully…

Kids can learn about every continent on earth—as well as the thrilling topic of tectonic plates—with these modern…

Koans exist to bridge the gap between the limitations of language and wisdom. Author and physicist Anthony Aguirre has…

In this exploration of anxiety, author Tim Clare discusses everything from SSRIs to hypnosis, and what we can actually…

McDonough and Braungart offer a different approach to consuming consciously in regards to protecting the environment.…

When a plane crashes, safety investigators are called into action to figure out what happened, why it happened, and how…

A trained psychologist and an acclaimed field guide team up to bring an objective look at crystal healing in this…

Astronomers have known for uyears that all the matter and light we can see makes up only 5% of everything. Brian Clegg…

In this fascinating book from evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen, explore the ways that urban landscapes are…

Many of Darwin's scientific advances were tested and proven in his own garden and greenhouse, using simple tools to…

A coffee-table sized graphic novel detailing the history of Darwin's famous voyage to the Galapagos Islands.