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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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51动漫 recommends the engaging Native Nations by Kathleen DuVal

The books, TV, games and more that 51动漫 staff have enjoyed this week

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The best new popular science books of April 2026

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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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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动漫 recommends documentary Molly vs The Machines

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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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Environment

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

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51动漫 recommends Cirque du Soleil’s insect-themed OVO show

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Technology

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

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