A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

Thankfully, we can still turn to our bookshelves — and podcasts — to ground us. We tapped science doyenne Alie Ward, the host of the funny cult favorite “ Ologies” podcast, to share her picks for the ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

Which AP computer science book is best? Almost everything in the world, from our careers to our health to our entertainment, depends on computers and technology, so a career in computer science will ...

The challenge here is clearly highlighted on the book’s cover, where “positive” is coloured a bright shiny yellow. After all, we know how tipping points work – a small change makes a big, sometimes ...

Focusing on the futuristic tech that appears in sci-fi without paying attention to the actual point of the story is a big ...

Thonotosassa, FL / / December 27, 2025 / Sam Toney Popular science fiction has long shaped public understanding of scientific possibility, yet studies suggest that many widely recognized sci-fi ...

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...