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New Nature and Science January 2026 |
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Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World
by Paul Rosolie
Many believe true exploration is dead, but Paul Rosolie proves otherwise in this vivid account of life deep in the Amazon. Guided by indigenous naturalist Juan Julio Durand, Rosolie has devoted two decades to creating Junglekeepers, protecting more than 110,000 acres of untouched rainforest. His story ranges from early struggles as a dyslexic kid from Brooklyn to confronting fires, illegal mining, and first contact with the elusive Mashco Piro. At its core, the book is a testament to saying yes - to purpose, perseverance, and fighting for a disappearing world.
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When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy
by Beronda L. Montgomery
When Trees Testify explores how the histories of long-lived trees are inseparable from the histories of Black Americans, revealing a legacy of botanical mastery that predates the United States. Award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery traces seven trees whose roles in domestication, resistance, violence, and healing illuminate the complexities of Black experience. Blending science, history, and
personal narrative, she shows how these trees stand as living
witnesses to the lives and knowledge of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
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Spinosaur Tales: The Biology and Ecology of the Spinosaurs
by David Hone
Spinosaurus, famous from documentaries, books, and even besting
a T. rex in Jurassic Park III, is one of the most striking and mysterious dinosaurs we know. It boasted crocodile-like skulls, massive claws, and dramatic sails and fin-like tails, yet their fossils remain fragmentary and fiercely debated. Spinosaur Tales dives into this enigmatic group, exploring the controversies surrounding their evolution, anatomy, and behavior. With vivid illustrations, paleontologists David Hone and Mark Witton bring these extraordinary predators to life.
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When Worlds Quake: The Quest to Understand the Interior of Earth and Beyond
by Hrvoje Tkalčic
When Worlds Quake reveals how scientists use earthquakes to uncover the hidden structure and dynamic inner workings of Earth and even other worlds. Hrvoje Tkalic blends the history of seismology with his own expeditions, from the Australian Outback to the Southern Ocean, the Moon, and Mars, showing how seismic waves help image planetary interiors. This riveting account highlights the cutting-edge science that allows us to probe the mysterious architecture and evolution of our planet and its closest neighbors.
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