Science
New Science Books and Glacial Changes
Liz Else’s round-up of the best new popular science books published in August 2026 includes topics from diet studies to octopus farming ethics. Meanwhile, NASA reports that Barnes Ice Cap on Baffin Island lost its snow cover early this summer.
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NASA
The expanse of glacial ice on Canada’s Baffin Island lost its snow cover quickly and early in summer 2026, revealing a network of melt features.
2026-08-03 16:00 UTC
New Scientist
From which diets work best to the ethics of octopus farming, here’s Liz Else’s round-up of the most interesting popular science books published this month
2026-08-04 14:00 UTC
Variety
Joe Budden, the widely followed independent podcaster and cultural commentator, is launching his first foray into true-crime storytelling. Budden, host of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” is gearing up for the debut of “Crime in America,” in partnership with Wolf Entertainment — producer
2026-08-04 14:00 UTC