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Earth Day…
Open your mind to new perspectives on nature with this adventurous investigation into the intelligence of other species. “The Cosmic Serpent” author shows off the smarts of all kinds of nonhumans, from escape artist octopuses to maze-solving slime molds.
Award winner…
The judges for the PEN America Literary Awards eagerly awarded this one the PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for literary science writing. A beautiful tale of beavers and “a charming, surprising, and compelling lesson in the intricacies of ecosystems, and the limits of human hubris,” according to the judges.
Earth Day…
The more evidence presented, the more people seem to resist the scientific evidence supporting climate change. Marshall interviews climate change deniers and top psychologists to explain the phenomenon and give you the tools to persuade any skeptics in your life.
Everyone’s talking about…
So, you watched HBO’s “The Inventor” and now you can’t get enough of Elizabeth Holmes. Get the inside story in detail of the meteoric rise and scandalous fall of Theranos from the Wall Street Journal reporter who broke the story.
In the news…
Does the first image ever of a black hole have you curious to learn more about the mysterious cosmic object? Start with this engaging and accessible account of black holes, which have fascinated scientists like Einstein and Hawking for ages.
Book club pick…
Emily Chang’s takedown of the boys’ club of Silicon Valley continues a necessary conversation about the ways that misogyny and sexism have shaped the tech industry. Selected as the April 2019 pick for the New York Times/PBS NewsHour Book Club.
New release…
Fans of Maria Popova’s BrainPickings.org have much to rejoice about with her first book celebrating the lives of underappreciated figures in science and art. Popova brings a whimsical, winding eloquence to these brainy, sweeping topics that will leave you in awe.
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Curated by Scribd Editors
Protect the Planet This Earth Day
Learn how to take action to combat climate change.Yuval Noah Harari’s Reading List
The “Sapiens” and “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” author’s favorite books.Clean Up the Environment This Spring
Make a commitment to learn new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle this season.Curated by Ashley M.
Microhistories About Making and Breaking the 21st Century
The science and tech behind how we built modern metropolises and went to Mars.Best Breakout ‘Brainy’ Books, According to The Guardian
Serious nonfiction is having a resurgence. Here are some of the biggest hits.Stopping the Sixth Mass Extinction
Or at least, making sure the next apocalypse isn’t primarily humanity’s fault.Curated by Kari Byron
Fierce Females, to Infinity and Beyond!
Kari Byron’s picks illuminate different ways to be brave and find your way.The Power of Sleep
Tap into the transformative power of sleep, and improve your wellbeing.Explore the Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson
The beloved astrophysicist’s essentials explain why the world is the way it is.Brief Histories of Vast Concepts
Fascinating trips through thousands of years of complicated scientific history.Editors’ Picks: Science
Our editors’ top reads to learn more about the world around us.