The best sci-fi novel in 2026 so far – plus 6 other great reads
Sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson rounds up her favourite reads of the year to date – and highlights one particular book as her top pick
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Longer-lasting hot spells and high temperatures at night are making it harder to cope, leading to thousands more deaths from extreme heat
Lambs born via IVF using highly immature eggs in major breakthrough
Lambs have been born using an experimental form of IVF that coaxes immature eggs to become mature ones. This could boost the number of eggs available for fertilisation and improve IVF success rates
How extreme heat affects the body – and the best ways to cope
A short spell in a heat chamber at the University of Brighton showed Alec Luhn that his body is not adapted to high temperatures – but regular exposure can train the body to respond more effectively
From the US-Mexico border to protests in Poland: highlights of PhotoEspaña 2026
Spain’s leading festival of photography showcases the work of more than 300 visual artists in nearly 100 exhibitions across the countryPhotoEspaña, Spain’s leading festival of photography, held its official opening in Madrid this month and by September nearly 100 exhibitions will
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Half-time report! It’s the 11 best TV moments of the World Cup so far
From Merlin the duck to Thierry Henry’s panic and the goalie who broke the internet, here are the tournament’s most glorious TV momentsThe schedule-dominating football tournament has reached its midway mark, which means it’s time for isotonic drinks, orange segments and in-depth
Beyond human: Montpellier Danse festival delivers one feat after another
This year’s celebration of contemporary dance in the French city is bold, baffling and breathtaking, with some high-voltage performersLaunched in 1981, the pioneering Montpellier Danse festival changed the face of contemporary dance, in France and beyond. In 2024, its own face ch
–320°F review – join Cleopatra, Faust and the Pied Piper on a zany odyssey
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Underground Monk Show: inside Edinburgh fringe’s cult comedy of the highest order
This late-night escapade became a word-of-mouth festival favourite. The show’s creators discuss the method behind its madness – and why you’ll laugh without knowing whyDeep within the cavernous Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh’s Cowgate, robed monks stand ominously on stage after m
Suddenly Amish review – not one tiny bit of this reality show rings true
Six strangers are sent into a traditional Amish community to see how they will fare – and it all feels highly dubious. There’s so little insight in this show it’s borderline impressiveReality TV always has to negotiate the L’Oréal eyelash problem, that’s the thing. Do you remembe
Lizzo answers her critics: ‘I’m a fat, black, happy girl – they were always going to try t
Three years ago, the pop star was riding high after a sellout tour. But then a slew of shocking accusations from her former dancers changed everything. Where does she go from here?On 30 July 2023, Lizzo finished a 10-month world tour. She had played 80 shows across North America,