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The best new popular science books of April 2026

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The best new popular science books of April 2026

April has a lot to offer when it comes to popular science reading, promising to help us do everything from future-proof our brains courtesy of Hannah Critchlow, to get to grips with really big numbers, thanks to Richard Elwes

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Close-up tu artificial brain with neural activity and orange light dots, artificial intelligence concept. Synapses and neurons are made of cube-shaped particles, 3D render.

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Start-up is building the first data centre to use human brain cells

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Health

We're getting closer to growing a brain in a lab dish

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Octopuses prompt rethink of why animals evolve big brains

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An X-ray skull with coloured brain and neurons

Mind

What I’ll be doing to help detox my brain in the new year

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New ��˾þ� recommends Horizon: Secrets of the brain

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Creator of brain organoids on their capabilities and consciousness

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Mind

How brain organoids are revealing what truly makes humans unique

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A young woman reading a book while wearing headphones.

Mind

Is reading always better for your brain than listening to audiobooks?

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Mind

L-theanine: Can a compound in tea lower anxiety and help you focus?

L-theanine supplements are touted for stress relief, focus and better sleep. Although the evidence so far is preliminary, studies suggest the compound may have several brain benefits

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Mind

Why living in a volatile age may make our brains truly innovative

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Life

What if we could experience life as another species?

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Health

What are microplastics doing to your brain? We’re starting to find out

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Mind

The supplement that really can improve your brain health

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