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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DISCOVERIES

‘Doomsday tsunami’ is ready to strike the US • A 100ft mega tsunami could hit the US at any moment - and that’s only the beginning

New cholesterol treatment can cut levels by 69% after one dose • The future of heart attack prevention could be a single injection

Common vitamin supplement could slow ageing • Vitamin D may protect cells from age-related decline

New contact lenses let people see in the dark… with their eyes closed • The new optical aids could even allow people with colour blindness to see more clearly in the future

Ginger cats are genetic freaks • On top of being certified agents of chaos, orange cats are now officially DNA freaks

Only one country in the world produces all the food it needs • All other countries are vulnerable to the effects of war, natural disasters and trade disputes on their food supply

All humans emit subtle light until they die • When people tell you you’re glowing, they’re not wrong

Research team ‘puzzled’ by strange activity inside the Moon • Scientists may have discovered why the two sides of the Moon look so different

New theory could finally make ‘quantum gravity’ a reality… and prove Einstein wrong • A united Theory of Everything is the ‘Holy Grail of physics’

Decades-old sea monster mystery solved • Discovered in the 80s, the creature was unlike anything scientists had seen before

Does having a ‘dog baby’ make us happier than having a human baby? • While fertility rates across the world are falling, more and more of us are choosing to parent pooches

Here’s what could happen to your teeth if fluoride disappears from drinking water • Dental experts are sounding the alarm about removing fluoride from drinking water. But how much of an impact will the ban actually have?

CORAL-FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN • Chemicals in sunscreen can bleach and harm coral reefs, but a new product on the market hopes to replenish them

TECH TO TURN YOU INTO A CYBORG • A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but actually… it’s already here

EDITOR’S PICKS… • This month’s smartest tech

HOW TO BEAT THE AFTERNOON SLUMP • Recent research is revealing what’s causing your post-lunch lethargy, why it stalls your productivity and the best ways to get your brain back into gear

DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH • Meet the people who keep watch for world-ending asteroids

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM • Disturbing ideas occur to all of us. But what happens if you’re struggling to let those thoughts go?

HOW TO DEAL WITH INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS • Psychologists’ tips for how to handle thoughts that may be causing you anxiety

CHILL OUT EARTH • Geoengineering has long been a taboo subject in scientific circles. But as Earth’ climate continues to warm, experts are increasingly wondering if we could, and should, take more drastic...