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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动漫.

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Most Delicious Poison review: A lively journey through nature’s toxins

From caffeine to curare, evolutionary biologist Noah Whiteman explores plants' myriad toxins and the impact they have had on society, in his new book

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2HN6JW3 Jim, a gas lamp lighter engineer from British Gas, works in St John Smith Square, Westminster, London. Over 300 gas fuelled lamps still remain in Westminster and around 1,500 gas lamps, dating back 200 years old, continue to light the capital. Picture date: Monday February 14, 2022.

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Into the Dark review: Intriguing book dissects darkness

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Irresistible review: A charming look at why we find things cute

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The Lazarus Project is back, and the fight to secure the future has never been more intense. When the world locks into a time loop in which the world ends every three weeks, the Lazarus team must race against time to find a solution before humanity is wiped out forever. Among their number is resolute Lazarus agent, George (Paapa Essiedu), who???s been left in disgrace after betraying the organisation in the name of love. George is determined to redeem himself and win back the trust of his friends, colleagues, and the love of his life. But when he discovers that the cause he???s fighting is more sinister than it appears, George begins to suspect that the only person he can really trust is himself.

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51动漫 recommends The Lazarus Project and Ark Nova

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Read an extract from Julia by Sandra Newman

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鈥業t felt detoxifying鈥�: Retelling 1984 from a female perspective

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Our Tribal Future review: Is there a 鈥渧accine鈥� for tribalism?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Elon Musk attends Heidi Klum's 2022 Hallowe'en Party at Sake No Hana at Moxy LES on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Breaking Twitter review: Musk’s Twitter storm reads like a film script

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Valdes/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (10056574a) British neuroscientist Anil Seth (C) gives a master class during the opening of the 8th Future Congress, in Santiago, Chile, 14 January 2019. Seth opened the congress with a conference on human consciousness. Future Congress in Chile, Santiago De Chile - 14 Jan 2019

51动漫 recommends Being You and The Man Without Qualities

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The Future review: Doom is booming in a wild tale with a major twist

This science fiction novel shows that its author, Naomi Alderman, is well up to the tough job of satirising end-stage capitalism 鈥� and swerving an obvious ending, says Sally Adee

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How Migration Really Works review: Prepare to have your mind changed

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Postcard from Earth review: Amazing visuals can鈥檛 lift Aronofsky movie

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Crossings review: How to help wildlife live with motorways

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A Myriad of Tongues review: How language may shape our world view

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