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

Fifty years ago, Richard Dawkins shared an irresistible scientific metaphor with the world that modernised and democratised evolutionary biology. Half a century on, The Selfish Gene remains powerfully insightful, finds Rowan Hooper

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Adrian Tchaikovsky: ‘I try and do interesting aliens’

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Daisy Fancourt
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Professor Daisy Fancourt on the life-changing power of the arts

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Albert Llop/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (15351897e) Rebecca Solnit (born 1961) is an American writer and activist. She writes on a variety of subjects, including feminism, the environment, politics, place, and art. In Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on June 6, 2025 . Rebecca Solnit In Barcelona, Spain - 06 Jun 2025

Environment

Rebecca Solnit: ‘The great majority of people want climate action’

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A team of Department of Defense drone operators and experts test the technical capabilities of various Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) during a Defense Innovation Unit led prize challenge to identify platforms, components, and capabilities for Blue UAS, which clears and validates flying platforms are safe to fly, cyber-secure, and meet DOD requirements, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 2-6, 2024. The Blue UAS Refresh Challenge included more than 35 platforms and companies, and an expert team of 40 military drone end-users with participation from each service branch and several major program offices in support of the Department???s ability to quickly scale and field commercially produced drone technologies for military and government use. (DOD photo by Devon Bistarkey, Defense Innovation Unit) https://www.war.gov/Multimedia/Photos/igphoto/2003592438/

Technology

What to read this week: Katrina Manson’s terrifying Project Maven

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Space

Maggie Aderin’s dream: To walk by the footprints of Neil Armstrong

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91av recommends sci-fi novel Under the Eye of the Big Bird

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Foods rich in protein.

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Why are we so obsessed with protein? A new book looks for answers

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The best new popular science books of March 2026

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2TB3203 View of sign Liar, Liar Pants on Fire as part of Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

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What to read this week: Poisonous People by Leanne ten Brinke

If up to 20 per cent of us really do score highly on traits related to psychopathy, we are going to need all the help offered by a compelling new book. Start by admitting your own dark traits, finds Sally Adee

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Adrian Tchaikovsky’s new Children of Time novel is brilliant

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Mind

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

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The best new science fiction books of March 2026

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

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