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The Ferryman review: A profound new take on a sci-fi staple

Justin Cronin's new science fiction novel transmutes the familiar trope of a utopia with a dark secret into a deep story with humanity at its centre. Read along with us at New Scientist's book club

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The Ferryman review: A profound new take on a sci-fi staple

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Read an extract from The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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Read an extract from The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman

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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman
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New Scientist recommends: Martin MacInnes's transcendent In Ascension

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Allergic review: A great guide explores a complex medical mystery

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2G47GDY Goya. Saturn Devouring his Son, one of the Black Paintings by Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828), mixed technique transferred to canvas, c. 1820-23

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Titanium Noir review: Gripping, philosophical science fiction

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Addicted to Drama: Find out what it means to be called a 'drama queen'

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Addicted to Drama: Find out what it means to be called a 'drama queen'

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The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center???s new engaging exhibits. 2. Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium Alvaro Keding/? AMNH Description: The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center?s new engaging exhibits. Usage rights: PLEASE NOTE: These images are supplied solely for one-time use by print, broadcast, and online media for publicity purposes related to The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation press preview. No other use of these images is permitted without the express written permission of the Museum and/or the owners of the images. Unique identifier: AN1525680

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The Gilder Center review: How to draw in more natural history fans

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A still from Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV by Amanda Kim, an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

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Don't Miss: Nam June Paik, the artist who foresaw the internet

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A Crack in the Mountain review: Stunning cave shows tourism's paradox

A poignant documentary tells the paradoxical story of a vast, remote cave in Vietnam that looks likely to turn into a major tourist attraction

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Hang Son Doong A Crack In The Mountain - PRINCIPLE FILM STILL.

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Christopher Paolini on the 5 space operas that inspired his new novel

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Death of an Author review: Murder mystery generated by AI isn't awful

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Prehistoric Planet 2 review: Attenborough returns to ancient Earth

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The Human Mind review: Ambitious, up-to-the-minute guide to the mind

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