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.

FROM THE EDITOR

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The Cosmic Tornado

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DISCOVERIES

Using a smartphone may reduce your dementia risk • New analysis shows that technology might provide cognitive benefits, despite bad press

HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF COGNITIVE DECLINE

7,000-year-old mummy DNA reveals a ‘ghost’ branch of humanity • Ancient remains have opened the door to a long-lost human lineage

Fossils reveal a whole new type of life • A strange giant cylindrical lifeform might not be a fungus after all

‘Hot’ Schrödinger’s cat makes quantum technologies possible • 90 years on from the famous thought experiment’s conception, researchers have broken a crucial barrier in quantum physics

New method could finally destroy ‘forever chemicals’ • These harmful chemicals found in your home have been linked to several types of cancer

The worst coffee types for your cholesterol levels • Your morning cup of Joe might pack an unexpected punch

Strange microscopic lightning kickstarted life on Earth • Tiny zaps of electricity may have provided the energy to form life

Study makes ‘baby amnesia’ even more mysterious • New research sheds light on why adults don’t remember being babies, but raises more questions than it answers

NASA astronauts return to Earth after surprise space stay • The pair splashed down off the coast of Florida on 18 March after nine months in space

Happiness is… well, nobody’s really sure • Explaining exactly what’s going on in our brains when we experience joy remains frustratingly out of reach

Dark energy could be getting weaker • New discoveries suggest that the Universe isn’t expanding as we thought. So is it time for us to go back to the drawing board?

The ‘dark oxygen’ debate isn’t helping anyone • The mysterious appearance of oxygen on the ocean floor is fuelling curiosity and controversy

Here’s what cosmetic ingredients you should really be using if you want to protect the planet • Consumers are right to be sensitive about what they put on their skin, but an emphasis on using ‘natural’ ingredients could be misleading

TikTok influencers may be raising awareness about ADHD, but don’t rely them for a diagnosis • Millions of TikTok users are watching influencers speak about their experiences of ADHD. But how useful is the information being shared?

Crash protection, with added convenience • Commuting safely by bike means finding something to do with your helmet when you reach your destination. A British company thinks you should simply deflate it

Riders’ reactions • What do the cycling public feel about swapping their regular helmets for air-filled protection?

5 of the Best Air Filters • Take a breath with devices that scrub pollen, pollution and other unwanted particles from your home

How to buy an air purifier like a scientist

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

CSI: ISS • When it eventually happens, a murder in space will be...