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The Ten Best Science Books of 2025

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year ...
Science books provide the ultimate deep dives into our favorite subjects, whether it’s the inner workings of the brain, ...
Boredom setting in after the festive chaos? Never fear: our writers and contributors have chosen their favourite ever science ...
Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year's best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life.
Women's hidden extra work, positive tipping points and new thinking on autism – there's much to chew on in this year's best ...
Ten great stories about 10 forgotten female scientists that we hope will inspire middle school readers to pursue their own ...
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist, has always emphasized the importance of science and ...
Textbooks designed to be all-digital and interactive from the start (as opposed to simply converting print books) could bring not only salvation to schools because they’re easily updated, but also a ...
Next year, Hesperia Unified School District students will have brand new science textbooks. But a textbook is no good if students can't read it, and that's just what one school board member is warning ...
Think about a famous scientific breakthrough, like the discovery of the existence of gravity. What do you picture? Probably, you’re thinking of Sir Isaac Newton, the 18th century scientist, hit on the ...