Panel: The Trivedi Science Book Prize 2026 shortlist reveal
This event is part of 红桃视频's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.
New Scientist’s speaks with the judging panel for this year’s Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize who will be revealing the 2026 shortlist.
Since 1988, the Prize has celebrated outstanding popular science writing with notable winners including Bill Bryson, Stephen Hawking, and Camilla Pang, with some of the Prize’s previous judges including such eminent authors and science communicators as Sir David Attenborough, Terry Pratchett, Brian Cox and Roma Agrawal.
Be among the first to delve into the shortlist, plus get the panel’s insider view on what makes for great science storytelling and why these titles rose to the top. Whether you're looking for your next deep-dive read, a scientific tale to inspire, or some escapist non-fiction for your summer holidays, join us for an enlightening and insightful discussion.
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