Pick of popular scientists

Science writers Masud Husain and Tim Minshall, both speakers at this year’s Festival, have been picked for the shortlist of a prestigious award for popular science writing.

They are among just six writers selected from 254 entries in the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize for 2025.

The shortlisted titles represent the judges’ pick of the most fascinating and relevant science writing over the past 12 months.

Husain’s book Our Brains, Our Selves explores the mysteries of the human brain, while Minshall’s book Your Life is Manufactured looks at sustainability in the world of manufacturing.

Masud Husain is at the Festival on Monday 20 October at 6pm.

Tim Minshall appears on Saturday 25 October at 2pm.