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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It is rocket science • NEW ORLEANS, USA

Down to the bone • ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

All systems go (nearly) • ABU DHABI, UAE

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DISCOVERIES

DINOSAURS BECAME WARM-BLOODED AFTER WORLDWIDE VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS, FINDS BREAKTHROUGH STUDY • Prehistoric global warming may have forced an evolutionary change… and it could help reveal the impact of the current climate crisis

IT MAY SOON BE POSSIBLE TO END ECZEMA WITH A VACCINE • By treating eczema-based flare-ups in children, researchers think they're closer to soothing this common skin problem

EARTHQUAKE ‘SWARMS’ CAUSED BY SNOW AND RAINFALL • Increased water may be affecting fluid pressure in the Earth's cracks… and climate change will make it worse

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CAN WORK, SAYS MAJOR NEW STUDY… BUT ‘TIME IS RUNNING OUT’ • A large review of conservation studies found that efforts have made a real difference in protecting the planet's biological diversity. But others say we haven't done enough

MASSIVE EXPLOSION SPOTTED ON MYSTERIOUS DEAD STAR • A satellite in the right place at the right time captured an important cosmic sight

INTERMITTENT FASTING AND CORRECTLY TIMED WORKOUTS ARE KEY TO FAT LOSS, SAYS STUDY • A new approach to dieting and exercise could help you lose weight and enhance your health

ORIGIN OF EARTH'S ‘SECOND MOON’ DISCOVERED • Asteroid sampling mission will confirm whether moon-like Kamo‘oalewa came from our Moon

MAJOR STUDY SHOWS HOW ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS CHANGE YOUR LIFESPAN, IF YOU'RE NOT EATING YOUR VEG • While ultra-processed food is bad for your health, a decades-long study suggests it may not be as harmful as previously thought

HOW THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN NUCLEAR FORENSICS MAY HELP CLEAN UP CHERNOBYL • Contrary to popular belief, radioactive material doesn't glow. But a team of nuclear forensics experts are working on a device to make it do just that. BBC Science Focus's Noa Leach meets the scientists behind the innovative device

INSIDE THE 3D, NANOSCALE ATLAS THAT REVEALS A FRACTION OF THE HUMAN BRAIN • The map is now the highest-resolution picture of the human brain ever created

DARK ENERGY MIGHT BE ABOUT TO THROW A SPANNER IN THE WORKS • The most mysterious phenomenon in the Universe could be about to spring another surprise on us

YOUR BRAIN DOESN'T SUDDENLY MATURE ON YOUR 25TH BIRTHDAY • If your brain isn't fully developed until you're 25, why are we asking young people to make so many life-altering decisions?

COOL HEADS ARE NEEDED WHEN CONSIDERING EGG FREEZING • Egg freezing is helping more women to start and grow their families. But it isn't a simple solution

Food for thought: your diet is vital for a better brain • Nutritional deficiencies are causing widespread neurological issues. But food is one way to fight them

‘Rogue waves’ capable of sinking ships are raging across our oceans… and scientists don't know why • There are calls for greater monitoring to help build prediction models for these deadly waves

Your snoring may be a sign of more serious health issues • When it comes to snoring, noise might be the least of your worries

A PROTEIN MADE FROM AIR COULD BE THE NEXT BIG FOOD TREND...