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The best new popular science books of July 2026

From friendship in a world of chatbots to what it means to be alive, this month鈥檚 new popular science books are asking some big questions. Liz Else rounds up the ones she鈥檚 most looking forward to

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Thought-provoking photographs capture what it feels like to have ADHD

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We’ll learn about LSD’s potential for treating anxiety in 2026

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A single dose of LSD seems to reduce anxiety

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Vapour-sniffing drug detector tested at the US-Mexico border

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Members of the World Anti-Doping Agency at a press conference for the Olympic Games in Paris, France, on 25 July

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How does the Olympics test for doping and is it good enough?

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Hydrogel can preserve medications for weeks outside of a fridge

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People at risk of overdose could be fitted with an anti-opioid implant

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Light-activated drugs could keep sleep-deprived military pilots alert

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Patch with octopus-like suckers helps drugs penetrate the skin

A rubbery patch studded with suction cups that imitate the suckers on octopus limbs can make drugs penetrate the skin without breaking it or causing irritation

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Why we know so little about cannabis 鈥� and why scientists are worried

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Ten Trips review: What tripping taught an academic about psychedelics

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Our priorities are all wrong when it comes to new technologies

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Appetite for mind-altering substances is booming among US adults

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