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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Asteroid sample reveals life's origin • A 'briny broth' may unlock the secrets of life on Earth… and further afield

Scientists identify a better predictor for heart health than BMI • You want this fat in your steak, but not in your muscles

Bizarre 'chirping' detected in space • The so-called chorus waves aren't where they should be

Parental favouritism may be real, study finds • Scientists acknowledge that eldest daughters get preferential treatment

61 risks and benefits of Ozempic revealed • The impact of weight-loss drugs goes much further than what's on the scales

Pompeii breakthrough reveals lives of the ancient super-rich • A new excavation unearthed 2,000-year-old private spas

More power cuts could soon spread across the US • Study finds a rise in power outages is linked to climate change

Volunteering reduces depression in retirement • Income and marital status also influence wellbeing in later-life

Photomosaic reveals hidden history of Andromeda • 2.5 billion pixels make up this staggering panorama of our galactic neighbour

It's vital we find out what causes premature ovarian insufficiency • No one knows what causes this condition. But for the sake of women everywhere, that needs to change soon

The strange daily routines of successful people won't bring you fame and fortune • Punishing 2am workouts and fistfuls of supplements are unlikely to help you get ahead in life

Animals have culture like us, but will share theirs with other species • New research suggests that cultural practices in the animal kingdom can develop across species boundaries

A dopamine detox does little for your brain chemistry • Swearing off social media may well improve your mood, but probably not because it resets your dopamine levels

Polyphenols: The key to a healthier, longer life or just another health food fad? • A special type of nutrient that's only found in fruit and veg could be more important to your health than vitamins and minerals

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ALL THE LIGHT WE CAN SEE • Nature's UFOs are even weirder and more mysterious than flying saucers

HARD TO STOMACH • Despite being a common condition, the cause of irritable bowel syndrome has proven tricky to find. Now researchers are beginning to understand what's going on in our guts… and the best ways to soothe them

5 THINGS TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE IBS • There's a lot of advice available for dealing with IBS, but these are the most effective, science-backed steps that you can take for yourself…

LOST CITIES FOUND • ARCHAEOLOGISTS ARE USING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO UNCOVER ANCIENT SETTLEMENTS HIDDEN IN THE DENSE JUNGLES OF THE AMAZON

DETECTING DEMENTIA • New science is uncovering how Alzheimer's could be detected decades before symptoms strike. Could it give us the head start needed to fight back and defeat the disease?

How do you treat perimenopause symptoms? • Both hormonal and natural treatments can be used to treat disruptive perimenopause symptoms. But which ones are right...