4 December 2019
Stuck for ideas on what to get the science lover in your life? From great sci-fi to books on how to build a pond or see the stars, these are the cultural gems that staff at New Scientist recommend
6 November 2019
Paul Rudd's character's quest to find a perfect version of himself in Netflix's Living With Yourself - with the help of a dodgy DNA hacking service - explores the dark side of our drive for perfection
27 February 2019
In Netflix's sci-fi smash Russian Doll, Nadia uses multiverse magic to break out of an endless loop of death – a reminder that it pays to remember your physics
13 February 2019
Though it has its satirical elements, John Lanchester's discomforting new novel does more than point the finger at present ills
18 July 2018
Indie scifi brings out the good in ancient forces as two brothers revisit the cult they grew up in looking for closure – and good food. Is it the Solaris of our times?
2 May 2018
Unexpected aspects of how our minds work are revealed in a fascinating book exploring the stories we tell to entertain ourselves and help us cope
