From an indigenous vampire story to the tale of two sisters living in a cosmic whale, this year’s books kept us guessing.

Get ready to have your mind blown with 10 incredible experiments. From physics and chemistry to psychology and biology, each ...

This week brings new releases from Joy Williams, Simon Winchester and Tracy K. Smith, among other talented writers.

From microscopes to geodes, New Scientist staff share their top Christmas present ideas in a gift guide unlike any you’ve seen before ...

A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research is that rare book that changes how you see a ...

The Shape of Wonder is an inspiring book that humanizes scientists. Understanding the motivation of scientists is part of a ...

Ever wondered why you miss the obvious, misread others, or repeat the same choices? These ten psychology books decode the invisible forces shaping your thoughts and reactions. Each one peels back a ...

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Halloween is almost here, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia is showing 7@four how to make “ghosts” using baking soda and vinegar. LAB Jr. Educator Amanda Bowes conducts ...

In “Motherland,” the journalist Julia Ioffe charts the Russian campaign to emancipate women — and the country’s failure to live up to that promise. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an ...