Favorite books of 2019

Science & Society

Here are Science News’ favorite science books of 2019

Science & Society

‘A Polar Affair’ delves into a centurylong cover-up of penguin sex

Cosmology

A new book explores how the concept of the multiverse has evolved

Quantum Physics

Sean Carroll’s new book argues quantum physics leads to many worlds

Science & Society

‘The Nature of Life and Death’ spotlights pollen’s role in solving crimes

Archaeology

Satellites are transforming how archaeologists study the past

Archaeology

‘Fruit from the Sands’ explores the Silk Road origins of apples, tea and more

Planetary Science

Celebrate the moon landing anniversary with books that go beyond the small step

Plants

‘Slime’ shows how algae have shaped our climate, evolution and daily lives

Chemistry

Carbon plays a starring role in the new book ‘Symphony in C’

Science & Society

‘Invisible Women’ spotlights a gaping and dangerous gender data gap

Animals

‘Mama’s Last Hug’ showcases the emotional lives of animals

Physics

The quest for quasicrystals is a physics adventure tale

Health & Medicine

‘Good to Go’ tackles the real science of sports recovery