The best new science fiction books of July 2025 From Austin Taylor to Nadia Afifi, there is lots to look forward to in the sci-fi out this month - including a novel which might be our culture editor Alison Flood's pick of the year so far
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486387-the-b

Protocells self-assembling on micrometeorites hint at origins of life Micrometeorites are thought to shower down on planets throughout the universe, so the discovery that they help protocells form could tell us something about the chances of life elsewhere
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486181-proto

What does it mean when an orca wants to share its lunch with you? Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they have theory of mind and engage in altruism – even across species
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486216-what-

Typos and slang spur AI to discourage seeking medical care AI models change their medical recommendations when people ask them questions that include colourful language, typos, odd formatting and even gender-neutral pronouns
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486372-typos

Polycystic ovary syndrome may be passed on via chemical tags on DNA Eggs and embryos from people with polycystic ovary syndrome have altered patterns of so-called epigenetic tags, which could explain how the condition is inherited
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486325-polyc