Favorite books of 2017

Science & Society
Here are our favorite science books of 2017

By Science News StaffDecember 17, 2017
Genetics
Resurrecting extinct species raises ethical questions

By Tina Hesman SaeyOctober 20, 2017
Anthropology
The rise of agricultural states came at a big cost, a new book argues

By Bruce BowerOctober 3, 2017
Agriculture
‘Big Chicken’ chronicles the public health dangers of using antibiotics in farming

By Cori VanchieriSeptember 17, 2017
Earth
North America’s largest recorded earthquake helped confirm plate tectonics

By Emily DeMarcoSeptember 3, 2017
Science & Society
How science has fed stereotypes about women

By Erika EngelhauptAugust 29, 2017
Astronomy
‘Making Contact’ chronicles an astronomer’s struggle to find E.T.

By Emily ConoverJuly 24, 2017
Chemistry
Every breath you take contains a molecule of history

By Erika EngelhauptJune 25, 2017

Astronomy
Read up on solar eclipses before this year’s big event

By Sid PerkinsApril 30, 2017
Science & Society
Fox experiment is replaying domestication in fast-forward

By Tina Hesman SaeyApril 29, 2017
Ecosystems
Invasive species, climate change threaten Great Lakes

By Cassie MartinMarch 7, 2017
Animals
‘Cannibalism’ chronicles grisly science of eating your own

By Sid PerkinsFebruary 5, 2017
Archaeology
Real-life adventure tale details search for legendary city

By Erin WaymanJanuary 22, 2017