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Michael Pollan: 'Consciousness is really under siege'
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Explore the latest science non-fiction books and sci-fi novels, plus science and technology-related theatre, exhibitions, games, movies and TV programmes with reviews and recommendations from 51. Find out about and sign up to the 51 Book Club here.
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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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Space
Why Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars is still a classic, 34 years on
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Space
Read an extract from Kim Stanley Robinson's sci-fi classic Red Mars
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Our verdict on Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt: An inspiring call to action
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Life
What to read this week: the persuasive How Flowers Made Our World
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51 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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Life
Adrian Tchaikovsky: 'I try and do interesting aliens'
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Environment
Rebecca Solnit: 'The great majority of people want climate action'
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51 recommends Cirque du Soleil's insect-themed OVO show
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