The Genetic Lottery is a bust for both genetics and policy
Kathryn Paige Harden’s book tries to demonstrate how genetics can ameliorate societal ills. She falls well, well short
The remarkable adaptability of the human brain
In “Livewired,” neuroscientist David Eagleman shows how the brain shapes itself by interacting with the outside world.
A new kind of climate change book brings emotions to the table
"All We Can Save" doesn't shy away from doom or hope, encompassing the enormity of climate change
Could science actually make Game of Thrones happen? Sometimes!
"Fire, Ice and Physics" breaks down the science behind Game Of Thrones, including beheadings, White Walkers and wildfire
Evolution is elegant but not when it's in David Sloan Wilson's hands
His new book "This View of Life" tries to wedge too much into one biological point of view
David Hu sells quirky research with an apartment full of snakes
"How To Walk On Water And Climb Up Walls" welcomes readers to the strange world of biolocomotion
Robyn Metcalfe hits dead ends in her quest to rethink agriculture
"Food Routes" offers a futuristic vision, but only for a subset of the planet
Do animals hear music? "The Evolving Animal Orchestra" follows a decade on the beat
Macaques, chimps, and one very smart bird take Henkjan Honing down a winding path
"Skeleton Keys" reveals the secrets hidden inside your bones
Brian Switek's book breathes new life into our understanding of old bones
"Poached" takes you into the trenches of wildlife crime
Rachel Love Nuwer explains how and why illegal trade threatens to wipe some of our planet's most charismatic animals off the map forever
The history of humanity is written across your smile
'The Tales Teeth Tell' traces the evolution of our teeth into "oral Swiss army knives"
The weird and wonderful world of fish
A new book tells tales of the life aquatic
Carl Zimmer explores the mysteries and contradictions of genetics
In 'She Has Her Mother's Laugh,' Zimmer reveals the lawlessness of our genes
The slap-dash nature of evolution makes entertaining reading
Nathan Lents' new book details the accidental, incidental nature of human quirks
'Visualizing Disease' is an illuminating history of how we started to see medicine
Though beautifully printed, the book will most appeal to modern practitioners
The art of publicly changing your mind on GMOs
'Seeds of Science' makes a persuasive case for GM technology by a man who used to oppose it
The Lyme wars are upon us. We should probably read up on them
By 2050, 12 percent of the US population will likely be infected by Lyme-causing pathogen
