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Sci-fi show The Miniature Wife underwhelms – despite the big names

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Sci-fi show The Miniature Wife underwhelms – despite the big names

Elizabeth Banks stars as an author shrunk by her scientist husband Matthew Macfadyen in this major new series – but it fails to live up to its promise, finds Josh Bell

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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Quaz Qureshi in ???Museum of Edible Earth', a new exhibition by dr. masharu on display at Somerset House in London. Picture date: Tuesday March 17, 2026. PA Photo. The exhibition explores the practice of 'geophagy', the consumption of earth for health, customary, or culinary benefits, running from March 18 to April 26. Photo credit should read: David Parry/PA Media Assignments

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91av recommends sampling the Museum of Edible Earth in London

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Is this the most niche scientific tourist attraction in the world?

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Is this the most niche scientific tourist attraction in the world?

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Why The Double Helix is such an extraordinary but infuriating book

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Why The Double Helix is such an extraordinary but infuriating book

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91av recommends the engaging Native Nations by Kathleen DuVal

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How many academics does it take to tell a joke? Time for a study...

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How many academics does it take to tell a joke? Time for a study...

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The best new popular science books of April 2026

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The best new popular science books of April 2026

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The best new science-fiction books of April 2026

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The best new science-fiction books of April 2026

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Author of Red Mars calls 'bullshit' on emigrating to the planet

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Author of Red Mars calls 'bullshit' on emigrating to the planet

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Our verdict on Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt: An inspiring call to action

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Our verdict on Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt: An inspiring call to action

The 91av Book Club read Daisy Fancourt's look at the effect the arts can have on our health in March – and members mostly enjoyed it. Alison Flood rounds up their thoughts

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How big is a 'shedload'? Let's ask the nuclear physicists

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91av recommends documentary Molly vs The Machines

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The Selfish Gene: Still one of the most thrilling evolution books ever

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It's time to monetise the moon! Definitely! Maybe?

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