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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SECRETS OF MAYA HUMAN SACRIFICES UNCOVERED IN NEW STUDY • DNA testing of dozens of sacrificed children reveals dark new insights into the Maya culture

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET KEEPS YOUR BRAIN YOUNG, ACCORDING TO NEUROSCIENTISTS • Following this popular (and delicious) diet could give you the key nutrients to slow cognitive ageing as you grow older

NEW COLOUR OF CAT DISCOVERED, THANKS TO RARE GENETIC MUTATION • After years of research, scientists finally know what's behind the colouring of 'salty liquorice' cats

'ALIEN EARTH' SIMILAR TO OUR PLANET COULD HOST LIFE • The discovery of a potentially habitable planet could provide crucial answers to questions about life in the Universe

MYSTERY OF HOW THE BIGGEST EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS WERE BUILT MAY FINALLY BE SOLVED • Archaeologists have discovered riverine arteries that would have enabled the construction of these colossal ancient structures

FEEDING PEANUT BUTTER TO BABIES COULD CUT ALLERGY RISK BY 71 PER CENT • A surprising study reveals that early introduction of peanuts to children could provide long-term protection from allergies

CHILDREN FIND INCREDIBLY RARE REMAINS OF TEENAGE T. REX • Nicknamed the 'Teen Rex', this fossil could give important insights into the life of this famous dinosaur

WOMEN HAVE COGNITIVE BOOST WHEN MENSTRUATING • The new findings have implications for female sport and beyond

SCIENTISTS BAFFLED BY STRANGE TORNADO BEHAVIOUR IN THE US • As El Niño weakens, tornadoes are cropping up in some unexpected places. But why?

LOOK BEYOND INTERSTELLAR DUST WITH EUCLID'S LATEST IMAGES • The space telescope's infrared 'eyes' can penetrate dark clouds of dust and gas to reveal new stars

MICHAEL MOSLEY: A GREAT, AVANT-GARDE SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR • Giles Yeo pays tribute to his colleague, friend and fellow BBC Science Focus contributor

WHY MUSIC COULD SOLVE THE UNIVERSE'S DEEPEST SECRETS • The equations of science and the harmonies of music are intimately linked and help us comprehend cosmic rhythms

ALARM BELLS ARE RINGING AGAIN ABOUT THE HOLE IN THE OZONE LAYER • After decades of depletion due to CFCs, the planet's ozone layer is slowly starting to heal. But climate change is complicating the process and threatening life in the Antarctic as a result

What's the big deal with lymphatic drainage massage? • A therapist explains the benefits of the massage technique currently favoured by A-listers

The 'Doomsday Glacier' is melting faster than scientists thought. And it's putting Earth's biggest cities at risk • The Thwaites Glacier may be on the brink of collapse… and that's a big problem

Nicotine pouches are a danger to public health, but especially for kids • Just because there's no tobacco, doesn't mean nicotine pouches are risk-free

ALL FINGERS… AND EXTRA THUMBS • We've had two thumbs for around two million years and they've helped us do amazing things. Imagine what we could do if we had three…

Barbecues with brains • Cooking outdoors over a naked flame is one of life's simple pleasures. Here are five of...