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BBC Science Focus Magazine

Jun 01 2022
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.

FROM THE EDITOR

ON THE BBC THIS MONTH…

CONTRIBUTORS

EYE OPENER

CONVERSATION • YOUR OPINIONS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND BBC SCIENCE FOCUS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

Focus BBC

DISCOVERIES

HOW DOES THE EVENT HORIZON TELESCOPE WORK?

HOW DNA REPLICATES

DEMENTIA IN THE UK

3D-PRINTED TERRACOTTA REEFS COULD SAVE THE WORLD’S CORALS FROM DEVASTATION • The artificial structures mimic the natural complexity of a reef and hope to attract marine organisms to support its regeneration

THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT… • As a remedy to all the bad news that dominates the airwaves, let us prescribe you a small dose of feel-good science. Each issue, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest breakthroughs that hope to solve humanity’s biggest threats. From algae-powered tech to drones that aid pollinators, here you’ll find multiple reasons to feel hopeful for our future…

TRAVELLING TO THE EDGE OF TIME • The James Webb Space Telescope won’t just show us the furthest reaches of space, it’ll take us back to the dawn of the Universe too…

WHY DOES RESEARCHING BISEXUALITY MATTER? • It’s Pride Month and the UK is aglitter with messages of love. But not all the letters of the rainbow alphabet have been able to shine…

AI WILL NEVER THINK LIKE A HUMAN… AND THAT’S OKAY • There’s no point getting frustrated with artificial intelligence when it doesn’t do what we expect it to. Instead, we should focus on the ways it can help and support people

REALITY CHECK • SCIENCE BEHIND THE HEADLINES

INNOVATIONS • PREPARE YOURSELF FOR TOMORROW

Ideas we like… • Our pick of the month’s smartest tech

IDEAS WE DON’T LIKE…

PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT • SCIENTISTS GO TO EXTRAORDINARY LENGTHS TO EXPAND OUR UNDERSTANDING OF RADICAL PHENOMENA IN THE MOST EXTREME LABS ON EARTH

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS • Occasionally, you’re minding our own business when a weird – and sometimes disturbing or upsetting – thought pops into your head. Why does your brain do this, and does it mean that you’re a bad person?

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT • When the asteroid smashed into Earth 66 million years ago, it wiped out the fiercest, strongest creatures on Earth – the dinosaurs. So how exactly did our tiny, furtive ancestors thrive in the aftermath of an apocalypse?

MAMMALS ON PARADE • The ancient mammals were a weird bunch. Here are some of the strangest ones that scurried, stalked and clambered their way across ancient Earth, millions of years ago

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

ASTRONOMY FOR BEGINNERS

NATURE’S WEIRDEST ANIMALS…

CROWDSCIENCE • Every week on BBC World Service, CrowdScience answers listeners’ questions on life, Earth and the Universe. Tune in every Friday evening on BBC World Service, or catch up online at bbcworldservice.com/crowdscience

DEAR DOCTOR… • HEALTH QUESTIONS DEALT WITH BY SCIENCE FOCUS EXPERTS

THE EXPLAINER • PSYCHEDELICS

CROSSWORD • PENCILS AT THE READY!

NEXT ISSUE

Could we live alongside dinosaurs? • In Jurassic World Dominion, the toothy ones have integrated into society…


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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.

FROM THE EDITOR

ON THE BBC THIS MONTH…

CONTRIBUTORS

EYE OPENER

CONVERSATION • YOUR OPINIONS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND BBC SCIENCE FOCUS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

Focus BBC

DISCOVERIES

HOW DOES THE EVENT HORIZON TELESCOPE WORK?

HOW DNA REPLICATES

DEMENTIA IN THE UK

3D-PRINTED TERRACOTTA REEFS COULD SAVE THE WORLD’S CORALS FROM DEVASTATION • The artificial structures mimic the natural complexity of a reef and hope to attract marine organisms to support its regeneration

THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT… • As a remedy to all the bad news that dominates the airwaves, let us prescribe you a small dose of feel-good science. Each issue, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest breakthroughs that hope to solve humanity’s biggest threats. From algae-powered tech to drones that aid pollinators, here you’ll find multiple reasons to feel hopeful for our future…

TRAVELLING TO THE EDGE OF TIME • The James Webb Space Telescope won’t just show us the furthest reaches of space, it’ll take us back to the dawn of the Universe too…

WHY DOES RESEARCHING BISEXUALITY MATTER? • It’s Pride Month and the UK is aglitter with messages of love. But not all the letters of the rainbow alphabet have been able to shine…

AI WILL NEVER THINK LIKE A HUMAN… AND THAT’S OKAY • There’s no point getting frustrated with artificial intelligence when it doesn’t do what we expect it to. Instead, we should focus on the ways it can help and support people

REALITY CHECK • SCIENCE BEHIND THE HEADLINES

INNOVATIONS • PREPARE YOURSELF FOR TOMORROW

Ideas we like… • Our pick of the month’s smartest tech

IDEAS WE DON’T LIKE…

PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT • SCIENTISTS GO TO EXTRAORDINARY LENGTHS TO EXPAND OUR UNDERSTANDING OF RADICAL PHENOMENA IN THE MOST EXTREME LABS ON EARTH

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS • Occasionally, you’re minding our own business when a weird – and sometimes disturbing or upsetting – thought pops into your head. Why does your brain do this, and does it mean that you’re a bad person?

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT • When the asteroid smashed into Earth 66 million years ago, it wiped out the fiercest, strongest creatures on Earth – the dinosaurs. So how exactly did our tiny, furtive ancestors thrive in the aftermath of an apocalypse?

MAMMALS ON PARADE • The ancient mammals were a weird bunch. Here are some of the strangest ones that scurried, stalked and clambered their way across ancient Earth, millions of years ago

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

ASTRONOMY FOR BEGINNERS

NATURE’S WEIRDEST ANIMALS…

CROWDSCIENCE • Every week on BBC World Service, CrowdScience answers listeners’ questions on life, Earth and the Universe. Tune in every Friday evening on BBC World Service, or catch up online at bbcworldservice.com/crowdscience

DEAR DOCTOR… • HEALTH QUESTIONS DEALT WITH BY SCIENCE FOCUS EXPERTS

THE EXPLAINER • PSYCHEDELICS

CROSSWORD • PENCILS AT THE READY!

NEXT ISSUE

Could we live alongside dinosaurs? • In Jurassic World Dominion, the toothy ones have integrated into society…


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