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Frankenstein's Cat by Emily Anthes, Oneworld/Scientific American Books, ?8.99/$26
From glow-in-the-dark cats to cyborg insects, Anthes explores the possibilities and pitfalls of genetically engineering animals. Fascinating, sharp and a bit scary.
Drugs 2.0 by Mike Power, Portobello Books, ?14.99
Power takes a trip through the secretive world of the online recreational drug industry. A clear-headed look at a hidden subculture.
The Shadow King by Jo Marchant, Da Capo Press, ?17.99/$26.99
Marchant dispels the myths around ancient Egypt's most famous pharaoh, revealing what we can and can't know about Tutankhamun. An unusual, gripping spin on the familiar.
Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik, Viking, ?18.99
Materials scientist Miodownik reveals the secrets of marvellous man-made materials, such as silica aerogel, the lightest solid in the world, and how they changed our lives. A treasure trove for the curious.
Higgs by Jim Baggott, Oxford University Press, ?8.99/$15.95
A thorough and readable explanation of the lengthy hunt for the Higgs boson and why its discovery last year is so important.
How to Make a Zombie by Frank Swain, Oneworld, ?8.99/$15.95
Discover the little-known science of mind and body control, including some ghoulish remote-controlled rats. Rollicking good fun.
The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart, Timber Press/Algonquin Books, ?14.99/$19.95
A cook's tour of the stupefying array of plants that we ferment for their intoxicating properties, plus some delicious-looking cocktail recipes: from gin with violet flowers to vodka with walnuts, just reading them will set your tastebuds tingling.
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