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Science writing for general readers that turns complex research into clear narratives about discovery, history and everyday life.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

This 21 Lessons for the 21st Century review looks at Harari’s essay collection on AI, politics, work, fake news, and meaning, written as a guide for confused citizens living inside a very noisy century.

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Cosmos

Carl Sagan's Cosmos connects astronomy, cosmology, and human curiosity in a narrative that keeps science thrilling and grounded.

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Guns, Germs, and Steel

This Guns, Germs, and Steel review looks at Jared Diamond's big picture argument that geography, agriculture, and disease shaped which societies ended up with guns, ships, and political power.

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Homo Deus

Homo Deus surveys humanity’s potential futures, from algorithmic governance to bioengineered elites, with accessible big picture analysis.

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Pale Blue Dot

A reflection on the Solar System, cosmic perspective, and the future of human exploration inspired by the Voyager image of Earth.

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Replaceable You

This Replaceable You by Mary Roach review for non medical readers looks at how surgeons, engineers, and patients try to repair and replace broken body parts in ways that feel human rather than purely mechanical.

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Sapiens

Sapiens races through human history from early hunters to hyper connected modern societies with bold, debate ready ideas.

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The Anxious Generation

This The Anxious Generation review looks at how Jonathan Haidt links the shift from play based childhoods to phone based childhoods with rising teen anxiety and depression, and which practical norms parents and schools might try in response.

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The Demon-Haunted World

A guide to separating science from superstition while keeping curiosity alive in a media saturated world.

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The Selfish Gene

This Selfish Gene review looks at Dawkins's gene centered view of evolution, how apparently selfish replicators can produce cooperation and altruism, and why this classic still matters if you are curious about human nature and biology.

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