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

The strange skeletons that could rewrite the history of the pyramids • Unexpected evidence found on human remains is shaking up our understanding of ancient burials

Scientists finally solve key Parkinson's mystery • A newly discovered protein could be the key to developing a treatment for the disease

We could soon end wrinkles and grey hair forever • Scientists believe they can fight signs of ageing by harnessing your hormones

‘Hungry gene’ linked to obesity present in dogs and humans • There's a reason dogs find dieting as difficult as us

Beaches on Mars are clearest evidence of ancient life • They're not like those in the Caribbean, but the Red Planet's beaches may still have attracted microbial tourists

Massive new energy source could be hiding in Earth's mountains • Hydrogen gas is generated along fault lines in a process that takes millions of years

Science can now measure your brain's ‘biological age’ • A combo of brain scan techniques delivers a breakthrough for dementia research

How to spot a narcissist, according to science • Narcissists are more likely to feel socially excluded

Stunning new cosmic map reveals Universe's weirdest phenomena • The Euclid space telescope has captured millions of galaxies in astonishing detail

The race to find a better way to diagnose endometriosis is heating up • It's vital we improve our ability to identify cases of endometriosis, for the sake of women everywhere

Freeze your brain if you want, but you won't be you …even if they can thaw it out • The chances of successfully cheating death by having your head cryogenically frozen remain sub-zero

Some scientists think insect populations are increasing. Here's why they're wrong • The debate over the misleading results of a flawed study raises questions about how biodiversity loss should be measured

Cycle syncing has the potential to change lives • Adapting to hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle could be a secret weapon in the fight against breast cancer

Is smoking or vaping worse for you? It depends who's asking • Research suggests vaping is one of the best ways to help smokers quit the habit. But that doesn't mean it's a harmless alternative to smoking

Aaand breathe… • Can a magnetic nasal strip open your airways, improve your breathing and stop you snoring?

Level up your desk • With just under half of us still working from home, to one degree or another, here's our pick of the products that can help improve your health and power up your productivity

IDEAS WE LIKE… • Our pick of the month's smartest tech

IDEAS WE DON'T LIKE…

THE BLUEPRINT FOR TRUE RESILIENCE • Psychologists are now finding that mental flexibility, not pushing through at all costs, is the real key to perseverance

Train your mind to be more flexible • A key part of mental...