Favorite books of 2019

Science & Society
Here are Science News’ favorite science books of 2019

By Science News StaffDecember 12, 2019
Science & Society
‘A Polar Affair’ delves into a centurylong cover-up of penguin sex

By Carolyn GramlingDecember 6, 2019
Cosmology
A new book explores how the concept of the multiverse has evolved

By Maria TemmingOctober 4, 2019
Quantum Physics
Sean Carroll’s new book argues quantum physics leads to many worlds

By Tom SiegfriedSeptember 23, 2019
Science & Society
‘The Nature of Life and Death’ spotlights pollen’s role in solving crimes

By Sid PerkinsSeptember 11, 2019
Archaeology
Satellites are transforming how archaeologists study the past

By Erin WaymanAugust 4, 2019
Archaeology
‘Fruit from the Sands’ explores the Silk Road origins of apples, tea and more

By Bruce BowerJuly 23, 2019
Planetary Science
Celebrate the moon landing anniversary with books that go beyond the small step

By Science NewsJuly 14, 2019

We summarize the week's science breakthroughs every Thursday.

Plants
‘Slime’ shows how algae have shaped our climate, evolution and daily lives

By Erika EngelhauptJuly 1, 2019
Chemistry
Carbon plays a starring role in the new book ‘Symphony in C’

By Sid PerkinsJune 10, 2019
Science & Society
‘Invisible Women’ spotlights a gaping and dangerous gender data gap

By Aimee CunninghamApril 19, 2019
Animals
‘Mama’s Last Hug’ showcases the emotional lives of animals

By Erin WaymanFebruary 26, 2019
Physics
The quest for quasicrystals is a physics adventure tale

By Lisa GrossmanFebruary 19, 2019
Health & Medicine
‘Good to Go’ tackles the real science of sports recovery

By Bethany BrookshireJanuary 22, 2019