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Best Science Books of 2021

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FEAR OF A BLACK UNIVERSE

by Stephon Alexander

Lush with ideas and bold in its analysis of the status quo, this book reorients our view of science and the universe. Full review >

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HOW TO MAKE AN APPLE PIE FROM SCRATCH

by Harry Cliff

The book for anyone who wants to understand some of the world’s most important scientific questions. Full review >

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THE SECRET OF LIFE

by Howard Markel

A brilliant addition to the literature on the history of biological discovery. Full review >

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