Books
According to the great scientists Carl Sagan, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known,” and one of the places you’re likely to find these incredible somethings are in books. There are thousands of science books published every year, and we’ve collected the best extracts, interviews, and features written by authors to help explain the wonders of the scientific world through their magical words.
34 best science and tech gifts: gadgets, games and lifestyle items for 2024
Looking for a Christmas gift for the science lover or techie in your life? You're sure to find something they'll love among these Christmas gift ideas.
Natural Selection | 5 of the best books on evolution
Biologist and author Adam Hart chooses his top books on natural selection, genetics and human evolution.
Science books for kids | The best books for budding scientists
From family foraging guides to science history made fun, these are the best science books for kids.
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15 of the best space and astronomy books 2025
From an astronaut's memoir to understanding the physics of the Universe, here are great books that each open up a new window into space.
7 of the best cat books to help you understand your feline friend
Animal behaviour expert Dr Zazie Todd recommends seven of the best books on cats.
7 of the best science audiobooks to listen to in 2024
The best science books to listen to on your commute.
16 of the best quiz collections and puzzle books for adults in 2024
Top puzzle books for adults and kids, picked by our quiz-loving team.
7 of the best smart thinking books to read in 2024
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy reveals the seven best books to help you think smarter and make mathematically better decisions.
73 best science books you need to read in 2025
Our team has hand-picked the very best science books you should read in 2024.
A neuroscientist explains how easy changes to your routine can improve your personality
In this extract from Be Who You Want: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change, cognitive neuroscientist Dr Christian Jarrett explains the situation-selection strategy.
8 really, really big books about space
Celebrate the absolute vastness of the cosmos with some of the best books about space, which demand a galaxy-sized bookshelf to store them on.
5 of the best dinosaur books for adults and kids in 2024
We've put together a list of the best books on dinosaurs we think you should read in 2024.
The six numbers that define the entire Universe
In this edited extract from The Little Book of Cosmology, physicist Prof Lyman Page explains how our model of the Universe relies on just six parameters.
7 must-read psychology books to help you better understand yourself and your potential
Psychologist Dr Christian Jarrett recommends seven of the best books on psychology.
Wild Isles: How to see an orca in the UK
As seen in BBC's Wild Isles, there are killer whales in the UK. Here's where to find them and the camera equipment you'll need to take a great photograph of an orca.
The best Kindle and Kobo e-readers for 2024
Save money and space in your bag with one of these ebook readers.
7 of the best science photography books to put on your coffee table in 2024
You’ll find stunning pictures and illustrations of science and the natural world in these coffee table books.
5 books that will change the way you look at nature
Tom Mustill shares insight from his new book, How To Speak Whale, and recommends five of his favourite books for further reading
Best maths books 2024
The best books to help you understand the maths and statistics that govern life here on Earth.
The heart: the 5 best books on understanding the muscle at the centre of our circulatory system
Sian E Harding shares insight from her new book, The Exquisite Machine, and recommends her favourite books for further reading.
Rewilding: The 5 best books about restoring natural ecosystems
Millie Kerr shares insights from her new book, Wilder: How Rewilding Is Transforming Conservation And Changing The World, and recommends five of her favourite books for further reading.
AI: 5 of the best must-read artificial intelligence books
Computer scientist Mark Lee picks out his top science books on the subject of AI, machine learning and intelligent algorithms.
5 of the best books on human evolution
Dr Brenna Hassett shares insight from her new book, Growing Up Human, and recommends five of her favourite books for further reading.
Remembering Bears: Incredible photography from the upcoming book
A look at some of the stunning photography that will be featured in a book to protect bears.