The Science of How to Have a Great 4th of July Weekend
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The Science of How to Have a Great 4th of July Weekend
The best new popular science books of July 2026
Reading multiple sources helps you spot framing differences. Neither left- nor right-leaning outlets are always wrong — or always right.
Add ScienceAlert on Google The Northern Hemisphere might be melting and explosive diarrhea is spreading across the US… But in grim moments like these, it feels more important than ever to have a laugh and rediscover your sense of wonder.
Consider this your Science Survival Guide to the July 4 weekend. Whether you're coping with airport delays, hosting a barbeque, dealing with a firework-anxious pet, or trying to avoid an awkward family debate, we've got you covered. It's going to get hot this weekend in many places across North America, so it's best to be prepared.
Make sure you have lots of water and sunscreen… oh, and make sure you apply your sunscreen correctly. Are you taking any medications? Some drugs can make you more susceptible to the heat, so be extra careful with them.
Even if you stay inside, keep in mind that the Sun can still burn you through a window. If you're out in the elements barbecuing, don't wash the raw chicken first. It's a common misconception that you need to, and you don't want to make everyone sick.
How 🧪 New Scientist Covers It
It’s a hot month in London – in oh so many ways. Life, being alive and death are big themes in the new popular science books out in July, not to mention that small thing of being a human and all the messy feelings and sensory stuff that goes with it. Then there’s also AI filling the future – in ways that worry one of the world’s leading forensic scientists, as well as ethicists who are paid to think about this sort of thing.
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