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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DISCOVRIES

MAJOR QUANTUM GRAVITY BREAKTHROUGH COULD SPARK A NEW 'THEORY OF EVERYTHING'

WHITE DWARF 'CANNIBAL' STAR ATE ITS SIBLINGS • In a first for astronomy, a unique piece of evidence has revealed what really happened to a white dwarf's lost cosmic neighbours

NEW FASTING-LIKE DIET COULD REVERSE YOUR BIOLOGICAL AGE • A new study suggests that cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet can reduce health risks and signs of immune system ageing

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER A TINY STAR HIDDEN INSIDE A GIANT SUPERNOVA • The James Webb Space Telescope has helped scientists solve a mystery that's been puzzling them for decades

MICROSCOPIC ROBOTS COULD SOON ENTER PATIENTS' LIVERS TO FIGHT CANCER • Researchers are closing in on a novel approach to treat tumours using tiny robots

STUDY REVEALS WHICH DOGS ARE LIKELY TO LIVE THE LONGEST • The size and head shape of your dog can give you clues as to how long they'll be around

MONEY MIGHT BE UNRELATED TO HAPPINESS, SAYS NEW STUDY • Research suggests overlooked Indigenous people with low or no income may be happiest of all

THE RETURN OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES • With measles, plague and cholera all rearing their heads again, are we seeing an unprecedented level of disease re-emergence? And what would it take to start another pandemic?

WHY ATHLETIC GENES DON'T GUARANTEE GOLD MEDALS • Sporty parents are only part of the puzzle when it comes to making an Olympic champion

WELCOME TO THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF QUANTUM FIELD THEORY • This beautiful language of cosmic vibrations is helping scientists further understand the origins of the Universe

REUSING PLASTIC IS THE KEY TO REDUCING OUR WASTE… AND NATURE IS SHOWING US HOW • When it comes to plastic, recycling isn't working. So, it's time for us to completely rethink what we do with our rubbish

SOCIAL MEDIA: SHOULD CHILDREN BE BANNED FROM USING TIKTOK, FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE? • Politicians are claiming social media apps are causing irreparable harm to our youngsters. The science, however, says otherwise

DIGITAL HEALTHCARE: ARE THE MOST IN NEED BEING EXCLUDED? • Tech is being used to make it easier for people to access healthcare services. But it's not working for everyone

PROSTATE CANCER: WHY MORE SCREENING DOESN'T ALWAYS HELP • Not all prostate tumours are aggressive and treating them can have side effects. So what's the best course of action?

INNOVATIONS • PREPARE YOURSELF FOR TOMORROW

Google Gemini: Could this be the ChatGPT killer? • Google is working on a model to take on OpenAI. But is it good enough?

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

IDEAS WE DON'T LIKE…

SPACE ODDITIES • TAKE A TOUR OF THE WEIRDEST SPOTS IN THE UNIVERSE, WHERE THE 'NORMAL' RULES DON'T APPLY. PLACES THAT SQUEEZE TIME, BLOW BUBBLES AND EVEN RAIN GLASS… SIDEWAYS

WHEN MIND AND MACHINE COLLIDE • First, Elon Musk wanted to make electric cars ubiquitous, then he wanted to make space exploration a private enterprise. Now, with Neuralink, his newest venture, Musk...