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Juice review: Tim Winton’s post-apocalyptic new novel is terrifying and brilliant
In the post-collapse outback of Juice, people live partly underground Andrew Merry/Getty Images JuiceTim Winton (Picador) The latest…
New Scientist recommends Now You See Us at the Tate Britain
Augusta Innes Withers/RHS Lindley Collections I have recently had a double helping of botanical culture, starting with a…
Ray Kurzweil, Nick Bostrom and other experts clash over the future of AI in new books
Friend or foe? The jury is out on exactly how AI will develop LEONELLO CALVETTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images The success…
New Scientist recommends Ice Cold: An exhibition of hip-hop jewelry
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Solitude review: New psychology book separates solitude from loneliness
Spending time alone may help us regulate our emotions Harry Gruyaert/Magnum Photos SolitudeNetta Weinstein, Heather Hansen and Thuy-vy T. Nguyen…
Sting review: Fast-growing spider becomes the pet from hell in gripping chiller
Charlotte (Alyla Browne) sleeps while her pet spider, Sting, escapes Well Go USA Entertainment StingKiah Roache-TurnerIn cinemas (US);…
Why a new literary prize for climate fiction will make a difference
When was the last time you read a novel that was as realistic about the climate crisis as…
Infinite Life review: Why eggs should be front and centre in the story of evolution
An eastern Hermann’s tortoise prepares to leave its egg for the world Edwin Giesbers/naturepl.com Infinite LifeJules Howard (Elliott…
Enlightenment review: Sarah Perry has written a moving story of life, love and astronomy
Comet Hale-Bopp was visible with the naked eye as it passed Earth in 1997 Phil Ball/Shutterstock EnlightenmentSarah Perry…
Magic Pill review: Johann Hari’s compelling but flawed look at the new weight-loss drugs
Drugs, such as Ozempic, may help turn the rising tide of global obesity Eggy Sayoga/Alamy Magic PillJohann Hari…