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Brainscapes
Schwarzlose, Rebecca
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“A profoundly illuminating account of how the brain works ... Rebecca Schwarzlose is a neuroscientist with a novelist's literary flair.”—Cass R. Sunstein, author of Too Much Information
A path-breaking journey into the brain, showing how perception, thought,... |
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Wanting
Burgis, Luke
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A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires.Gravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but there’s a psychological force just as powerful—yet almost nobody has heard of it. It’s... |
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Extra Life
Steven Johnson
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“Offers a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives.” —President Barack Obama (on Twitter) “An important book.” —Steven Pinker, The New York Times Book Review Now also a PBS documentary series: the surprising story... |
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Why Peacocks?
Flynn, Sean
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An acclaimed journalist seeks to understand the mysterious allure of peacocks—and in the process discovers unexpected and valuable life lessons.
When Sean Flynn’s neighbor in North Carolina texted “Any chance you guys want a peacock? No kidding!” he stared bewilderedly... |
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Unsettled
Koonin, Steven E.; Koonin, Steven E.
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“Surging sea levels are inundating the coasts.” “Hurricanes and tornadoes are becoming fiercer and more frequent.” “Climate change will be an economic disaster.” You’ve... |
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Return of the God Hypothesis
Meyer, Stephen C.
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The New York Times bestselling author of Darwin’s Doubt presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology. Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began... |
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Ageless
Steele, Andrew
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“A fascinating look at how scientists are working to help doctors treat not just one disease at a time, but the aging process itself.” —Dr. Sanjay Gupta
A startling chronicle by a brilliant young scientist takes us onto the frontiers of the science of aging,... |
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Liftoff
Berger, Eric
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The dramatic inside story of the first four historic flights that launched SpaceX—and Elon Musk—from a shaky startup into the world's leading edge rocket company.
In 2006, SpaceX—a brand-new venture with fewer than 200 employees—rolled its first, single-engine... |
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Four Lost Cities
Annalee Newitz
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A quest to explore some of the most spectacular ancient cities in human history—and figure out why people abandoned them.
In Four Lost Cities, acclaimed science journalist Annalee Newitz takes readers on an entertaining and mind-bending adventure into the deep history of urban life. Investigating... |
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Exercised
Lieberman, Daniel
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If exercise is healthy (so good for you!), why do many people dislike or avoid it? These engaging stories and explanations will revolutionize the way you think about exercising—not to mention sitting, sleeping, sprinting, weight lifting, playing, fighting, walking, jogging, and even... |
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