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Medical marvels like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, biographies like American Prometheus or scientific stargazing with Neil DeGrasse Tyson — the Science & Technology section is full of fascinating books to challenge your perspective, from the vastness of the universe to your own backyard. Explore earth science, anatomy, astronomy or invention in the pages of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, A Brief History of Time, Hidden Figures and more.
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A Story of Science, Suffering and Hope
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection
By John Green
YA fiction mainstay John Green tells the true story of one young boy's fight against a curable condition and the powerful biotech companies standing in the way of its eradication.
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A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
By Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith
Brimming with valuable insights, humor and witty commentary, this is the perfect read for starry-eyed earthlings pondering our existence across the solar system.
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
By Rebecca Skloot
The fascinating case of Henrietta Lacks and her family is disturbing and raises concerning questions regarding race, science and bioethics.
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Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
By Nikola Tesla, Thomas Commerford Martin
Affording readers a rare glimpse at a genius at work, this handsome volume collects the writings of one of the modern world's most groundbreaking inventors.
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Science Books on Chemistry and Physics
Whether you want to brush up on your chemistry knowledge, discover the science behind cooking or beer brewing, or read about the formation of life on Earth, we have a variety of chemistry books to choose from. Get behind the gas with Dan Egan’s The Devil’s Element or learn about the importance of salt and its vivid history in Mark Kurlansky’s aptly titled Salt. Revel in wild stories about the elements in The Disappearing Spoon or dive into the wonder of the human brain in The Mind Electric.If you’re interested in physics, you can find books on astrophysics like Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, or books on quantum mechanics like Quantum Supremacy. Stephen Hawking’s entire bibliography is worth exploring, from A Brief History of Time to The Grand Design. Take a tour of larger-than-life concepts in Parallel Worlds or The End of Everything. And if you’re looking for laughter in your physics, try Randall Munroe’s What If? books.
Science Books About Astronomy
The study of the stars is both fascinating and immensely practical, and there are a plethora of entry points. If you’re curious about humanity’s prospects of living in space, you’ll want to pick up A City on Mars. Looking for theories on alien life? Start with The Possibility of Life. And if you just want a look at the marvels of the universe, Under Alien Skies and The Milky Way have you covered.Reading about astronomy can teach you more about the history of the universe. From kids’ books about the solar system to adult books about astrophysics, discover limitless content on everything related to outer space.
Technology Books
Technology is a broad category encompassing many different topics. If you want to learn about life on the internet and the influence of social media, start with Extremely Online and The Chaos Machine. The thrills and horrors of AI are laid bare in Empire of AI and Superagency. And learn about the age of hackers with A Hacker’s Mind and Fancy Bear Goes Phishing. There is a wealth of information on the latest technological innovations at Barnes & Noble.