You’ve only got one life, so make the most of it. Here’s the best science has to offer: 100 activities guaranteed to amaze and inspire you, hand-picked by New Scientist.

Why Not:

• Be a gecko

• Walk in dinosaur footprints

• Swim in a bioluminescent lake

• Win a million-dollar maths prize

• Extract your own DNA

• Write your name in atoms

Don’t panic if life seems too short. There’s also advice on what to do after you die, from becoming a stunt cadaver to having your ashes turned into diamonds.

100 Things to Do Before You Die tells you all you need to know to fill your days with new experiences. So what are you waiting for…