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Best books of 2018…
One of The New York Times’ critics’ top books of 2018. Discover how astonishing breakthroughs in science are altering our understanding of where humans fit in the evolutionary tree of life — and what that means for our lives today.
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With a newly dire report on global warming out now, the planet’s health —and that of future generations —is looking bleak. This book clarifies the concerns, and what must change, for those fearful about the future.
A top tech book of 2018…
The Financial Times picked this as one of the top 10 technology books of the year, calling it “an exhilarating account of the crazy ambitions and astonishing accomplishments of the new space billionaires.”
Business Book of the Year…
Investigative journalist John Carreyrou won the prestigious Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of 2018 Award for his gripping inside story of the meteoric rise and scandalous fall of Theranos, a Silicon Valley blood-testing startup. Judges described his book as “a brilliant piece of enterprise journalism [that] reads at times like a thriller.”
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Microhistories About Making and Breaking the 21st Century
The science and tech behind how we built modern metropolises and went to Mars.Curated by Scribd Editors
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Go back to school with these science teacher’s mind-opening books.Curated by Karyne Levy
So You Want to Move to Mars
Researchers have discovered water on the red planet.Best Breakout ‘Brainy’ Books, According to The Guardian
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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.Prepare for New, Wild Weather Patterns
Are you ready for more deadly hurricane and fire seasons due to climate change?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.