BBC Science Focus Magazine

With accessible features illustrated with the world’s best photography, BBC Focus Magazine explains the theory behind scientific phenomena and really brings science to life. In every issue you’ll find news of the latest major scientific developments, a lively Q&A section plus exclusive and astonishing photographic reports that range from the breathtaking to the downright odd.

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DISCOVERIES

First commercial space station is readying for launch • For the first time in human history, a space station built by a start-up, not a nation, is set to enter low Earth orbit

US military could slash a whole country’s emissions, finds study • The world’s largest fighting force is also one of its biggest emitters

Electric vehicle boom could hit major roadblock in just 5 years • With sales skyrocketing, a shortage of a critical material could halt progress

This simple snacking habit could help cut your cholesterol, study finds • It’s good news for those who love a nibble between meals

Prehistoric ‘dancefloor’ could reveal how dinosaurs flirted • Fossilised scrape marks may be the best evidence yet of dinosaurs gathering for elaborate mating displays

Killer whales filmed using tools for the first time • The marine mammals use kelp to groom each other

These are the worst ChatGPT prompts for the environment, study claims • Politeness perhaps does have a cost, as far as the planet’s concerned

Too much of this ‘healthy fat’ could be adding to your waistline • Olive oil is known as a ‘superfood’, but new research on mice suggests it could promote weight gain more than other fats

Breathtaking first images from ‘ultimate’ telescope reveal new galaxies • The newly opened Vera C Rubin Observatory is on a mission to unlock the Universe’s greatest secrets

Mysterious ‘surge’ under Earth’s crust could reshape world map, study claims • The pulsing will eventually rip Africa apart and create a new ocean

Our meat could soon be gene-edited. Should we be worried? • Genetically edited pork could be on the market within a year. Here’s what you need to know

Removing microplastics: possible, necessary or just the latest celebrity trend? • Services claiming to clear microplastics from people’s bodies have begun to crop up. But how effective are they? An expert explains…

Bots on Centre Court? • Robot sporting events could become more common in the coming years. But how many of us will be tuning in to watch?

The next hot trend in COOKING TECH • From air fryers to spiralisers, kitchen gadgets come and go. But the newest multi-purpose countertop cookers are vying to be more than just the latest must-have consumer item. Thanks to their versatility, they’re looking to be a viable alternative to the traditional stove and oven combination

EDITOR’S PICKS… • This month’s smartest tech

DEAFNESS AND DEMENTIA… WHAT HAVE YOU HEARD? • THERE’S A LOT OF NOISE BEING MADE ABOUT A POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA. BUT WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE HAVE TO SAY?

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THE OTHER HUMANS • We’re discovering there were more characters, and more acts, in the tale of how Homo sapiens spread across the globe

THE FIRST EXPLORERS

HEALING WITHOUT SCARS • Healing a wound without leaving a scar is something we could all do while in the womb. But unlocking this ability after birth has proven impossible. Until now…

6 SCIENCE-BACKED WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY • Forgetfulness doesn’t have to be an inevitable part...