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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THE UK'S GOONHILLY EARTH STATION HAS STARTED TRACKING THE PATH OF NASA'S ARTEMIS 1 • The collaboration is the first of several missions ushering in an exciting new era for UK space science

RECURRING NIGHTMARES CAN BE REDUCED BY SOUND THERAPY • The treatment helped people have more positive dreams

THE FOUR STAGES OF SLEEP • It all starts when you shut your eyes

OLDEST HUMAN DNA EVER FOUND IN THE UK REVEALS TWO DISTINCT POPULATIONS MIGRATED HERE FROM EUROPE • The remains of the ancient Britons were discovered in caves in Somerset and North Wales and date back more than 13,500 years

WATCHING OR LISTENING TO BIRDS CAN HELP BOOST MENTAL WELLBEING, EVEN FOR THOSE WITH DEPRESSION • Worldwide study using smartphone app uncovers mood-boosting effect of birds and birdsong

GETTING JUST 10 MINUTES OF VIGOROUS EXERCISE A WEEK CAN HELP YOU LIVE LONGER • Fitness tracker study shows that getting several bursts of intense activity throughout the week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer

2022 IN SCIENCE • This year, the news headlines have been dominated by UK politics, the energy crisis and the Ukrainian war. But there have been some fascinating scientific discoveries too. Here's the proof…

CONTENT MODERATORS PAY A PSYCHOLOGICAL TOLL TO KEEP SOCIAL MEDIA CLEAN • We should be offering more support to the people who help to protect us from distressing online content

HOW COLD WAR PARANOIA LED TO A NEW EXPLOSIVE PROBLEM • The search for secret nuclear tests on the dark side of the Moon led to the discovery of the most violent detonations in the Universe

ROBOT COMPANIONS ARE ON THEIR WAY, BUT DON'T WORRY, THEY WON'T REPLACE HUMANS • Don't be surprised if robots purchased to provide home security quickly become part of the family

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST • Okay, so it's hard to get in the Christmas spirit when energy prices are nearing the point where it might be more efficient just to set the cash on fire, and the economy looks like it's been shoved down the stairs in some grisly act of mercy. But that doesn't stop us daydreaming does it? Here's our wishlist of gifts that have driven us to distraction as we near the festive period

JAMES WEBB'S FIRST YEAR IN SPACE • IN JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS, THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE HAS IMAGED THE UNIVERSE AS NEVER BEFORE. HERE ARE ITS BIGGEST DISCOVERIES SO FAR

DOES PLAYING VIDEO GAMES MAKE YOU SMARTER? • GAMES DON'T ROT YOUR BRAINS, INFACT THEY MIGHT BE SHARPENING YOUR COGNITIVE FACULTIES, ACCORDING TO AN UNPRECEDENTED, TWO-YEAR STUDY PUBLISHED EARLIER THIS YEAR

IS THERE A PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFIT TO REACHING OUT TO OTHERS AT CHRISTMAS? • THERE ARE SURPRISING PERKS IF YOU EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS

WHEN WILL WE SEE A CONTRACEPTIVE PILL FOR MEN? • A GROUD-BREAKINGSTUDY IN MICE CREATED A MALE PILL THAT'S 99-PER-CENT EFFECTIVE

HOW CAN HRT HELP WOMEN? • THIS YEAR, THE GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN URGED TO MAKE HRT FREE FOR WOMEN IN ENGLAND

ARE WE DONE WITH NFTS? • MILLIONS, MAY BE BILLIONS, OF DOLLARS WERE THROWN ON THE FUNERAL PYRE OF GIMMICKY DIGITAL ART THIS YEAR

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