Books

Check out this collection of nonfiction and fiction books recommended by Scientific American

In his latest book, science journalist Peter Brannen argues that CO₂ is the most important—and most misunderstood—molecule on Earth

Algorithmic social media is driving the creation of new slang at a breakneck pace. Linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as the Etymology Nerd, explains how

In his new book, Sam Kean reveals how re-creating ancient tools, techniques and traditions can unlock secrets about how our ancestors lived—and what they felt.

Check out Scientific American’s fiction and nonfiction book recommendations for July

If you’re seeking a summer read, Scientific American has some fantastic fiction and notable nonfiction to recommend.

Super Agers author Eric Topol unpacks the rise of biological age tests—from organ clocks to immune system clocks—and how they might revolutionize early diagnosis of disease

Alexander Clapp, author of new nonfiction book Waste Wars, tracks the worldwide black market trade of our garbage

Here's a collection of exclusive book recommendations, from slithering snakes to a river’s impact, for your summer reading lists, curated by Scientific American

The brain weighs factors based on their importance to oneself and one’s social world as part of a complex calculation that shapes behavior

Mildred Weeks Wells and her husband figured out that disease-causing pathogens can spread through the air like smoke

Author Casey Johnston presents a new way to think about fitness in her new book A Physical Education