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Walter Isaacson’s The Code Breaker is a fascinating look at the life and work of Jennifer Doudna, one of the scientists responsible for discovering CRISPR-Cas9 – a gene editing technology with enormous potential implications for human health. Isaacson chronicles Doudna’s journey from young scientist searching for answers to global superstar, exploring both her professional achievements [...]

The Joy of x takes a guided tour of math, from one to infinity. Authored by Steven Strogatz, the book aims to make mathematics approachable and engaging for all readers. It covers key topics such as fractions, decimals, basic algebra, geometry and calculus in an easy-to-read style. The Joy of x is perfect for anyone [...]

This book is all about how to create and design technology products that customers love. The author, Marty Cagan, has a lot of experience in the tech world, so he knows what he’s talking about. He provides readers with step-by-step instructions on how to think like a customer and come up with ideas that they [...]

Are you getting enough sleep? You should be, according to Matthew Walker, author of the new book “Why We Sleep.” Walker is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley and one of the world’s foremost experts on sleep. In “Why We Sleep,” he argues that insufficient slumber is not only making us fat [...]

In “Waking Up,” Sam Harris argues that there is a way to spirituality without religion. He takes the reader on a journey through neuroscience, philosophy, and first-person experience to show how this can be done. Along the way, he discusses various ways in which spiritual experiences can be had and offers advice for those who [...]

In This is Your Mind on Plants, Michael Pollan argues that the key to understanding human consciousness may lie in our relationship with plants. He provides an enlightening exploration of how the ways we use and consume plants have shaped our cognitive abilities and affective states. For who is this book for ? This Is [...]

Forest ecosystems are complex, and scientists are still discovering new things about them every day. In “The Hidden Life of Trees,” author Peter Wohlleben elegantly explores the inner lives of trees, revealing what they feel, how they communicate with one another, and why forests are so beneficial to our planet. If you’re interested in ecology [...]

This book tells the story of the Kolker family, who abandoned their successful lives in New York City to move to a remote area of Montana. They hoped to find a simpler life away from technology and crowds, but they soon discovered that life in the wilderness was not as idyllic as they had imagined. [...]

In this fascinating book, Dr. Anna Lembke explores the dopamine-driven society in which we live and its impact on our mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and a wide range of scientific research, she provides an insightful look at how our addiction to pleasure can lead to addictive behaviors such as overspending, overeating, [...]

In Fuzz, Mary Roach takes readers on a tour of the strange and often startling world of scientific investigation into the paranormal. She introduces us to researchers who study topics such as out-of-body experiences, hauntings, psychokinesis, and more. Along the way she highlights just how difficult it is to apply science to these elusive phenomena–and [...]

In this book, Suzanne Simard shares her findings on the intricate web of communication that exists between trees in a forest. She reveals how these forests are truly living ecosystems, where each individual tree plays an important role in maintaining the health and balance of the entire forest. Ultimately, she calls for a new way [...]

If you’re in a hurry and want to know the basics of astrophysics, this is the book for you. Neil deGrasse Tyson provides a concise introduction to everything from black holes to space travel, explaining complex concepts without using any jargon. You don’t need any prior knowledge of astronomy or physics to read it – [...]