An eye-opening account of how robotics, computing and AI are altering our understanding of what it means to be human - from the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Soldier

A mind-warping excursion into the wildly improbable truths of science.

Brian Clegg was always fascinated by Isaac Asimov's classic Foundation series of books, in which the future is predicted using sophisticated mathematical modelling of human psychology and behaviour. Only much later did he realise that Asimov's 'psychohistory' had a real-world equivalent: game theory.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming human society fundamentally and profoundly. Not since the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason have we changed how we approach knowledge, politics, economics, even warfare. Three of our most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore what it means for us all.

The incredible story of nuclear fusion and the quest to replicate a star on earth, to power the planet and solve the climate emergency.

A picture book exploring the fascinating lives of microbes. With fun, playful text and bright, characterful illustrations, discover how these tiny organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, are vital to life on Earth.

A bestselling author tries to rehabilitate a much-maligned field.