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The best new science fiction books of July 2023

The best new science fiction books of July 2023

3 July 2023

From George R. R. Martin’s new Wild Cards anthology to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's dystopian take on America, there is a wealth of exciting science fiction out this month. Culture editor Alison Flood shares the novels she is most anticipating


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Scientists and thinkers pick the books they are taking on holiday

21 June 2023

From a sci-fi classic to essential non-fiction, some of the brightest minds, including Peter Frankopan and Claudia Hammond, share their top picks for reading on holiday


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New Scientist recommends: Curtis Sittenfeld's new pandemic romcom

31 May 2023

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week


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New Scientist recommends: Martin MacInnes's transcendent In Ascension

24 May 2023

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week


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Don't Miss: Life deep underground in Apple TV+'s mysterious Silo

26 April 2023

New Scientist's weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn't miss


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Don't Miss: 65, a sci-fi dinosaur thriller by writers of A Quiet Place

8 March 2023

New Scientist's weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn't miss


TitleUnder The Waves PlatformsNS, PC, PS4, PS5, XO, XSX FromQuantic Dream Release date2023 Under The Waves? will immerse players in gorgeous environments, where exploration of caves, wrecks and underwater wildlife will be key to guiding Stan through an unforeseen series of events, deeper and deeper into the abyss. Following mysterious manifestations of his memories, Stan will have the difficult choice to stay lost in the depths forever or break free to the surface.

The best video games out in 2023

11 January 2023

From exploring the world of The Expanse to Starfield, a sci-fi role-playing game set in the 24th century, there is much to look forward to this year. Let's just hope there are no more delays, says Jacob Aron


The best films of 2023, from Dune: Part Two to Patrick and the Whale

The best films of 2023, from Dune: Part Two to Patrick and the Whale

29 December 2022

From blockbuster sci-fi to epic biopics and jaw-dropping documentaries, here are the films we can’t wait to see in 2023


The best science fiction television to watch out for in 2023

The best science fiction television to watch out for in 2023

28 December 2022

From new seasons of The Mandalorian and Severance to a much-anticipated adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, settle in for some stellar shows next year


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The best science fiction books out in 2023

28 December 2022

CERN-inspired stories, a feminist retelling of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four and a new deep future from Annalee Newitz: sci-fi fans have a lot to look forward to in 2023


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