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Space

Adrian Tchaikovsky's new Children of Time novel is brilliant

The latest novel in this entirely original science-fiction series features a human-size mantis shrimp as an "uplifted" species. It's ambitious and fantastic, says sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson

Culture

Can Michael Pollan crack the problem of consciousness in his new book?

Mind

Can Michael Pollan crack the problem of consciousness in his new book?

Culture

The best new science fiction books of March 2026

Comment

The best new science fiction books of March 2026

Culture

Our verdict on Juice by Tim Winton: Australian climate novel is a hit

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Our verdict on Juice by Tim Winton: Australian climate novel is a hit

Culture

Read an extract from Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt

Health

Read an extract from Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt

Culture

Environment

Is geothermal energy on the cusp of a worldwide renaissance?

Analysis

From images taken by NASA spacecrafts, this picture mosaic was created of six of the planets in our solar system and the Earth's moon. In the foreground is the Earth rising over the lunar surface with the sun flare at the edge of Earth. Venus is the first planet above the moon, and at the top left to right are the planets Jupiter, Mercury, Mars and Saturn. Photo credits are as follows: Earth - Apollo 17; Lunar Surface - Apollo 8; Sun - Apollo 12; Venus - Pioneer Venus; Jupiter - Voyager I; Mercury - Mariner 10; Saturn - Pioneer 11.

Space

What to read this week: Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean by Dagomar Degroot

Culture

A member of the media looks at Barnett Newman

Chemistry

The world’s most elusive colour is worth billions – if we can find it

Features

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Humans

The untold story of our remarkable hands and how they made us human

Features

GERMANY. 1990. Celebrating the unification of Germany on October 3, 1990 at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin.

Mind

What to read this week: Bonded by Evolution by Paul Eastwick

We are told we need cynical strategies to "play" the dating game, but the science says this is totally wrong. David Robson enjoys an evidence-based takedown from psychologist Paul Eastwick

Culture

Comment

Exploring sci-fi treats from George Saunders and Matthew Kressel

Culture

Health

Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labour by 6 hours

News

Space

A new 'brief history' of the universe paints a wide picture

Culture

Environment

Unexpectedly moving book makes the case for the Arctic

Culture