BBC Science Focus Magazine - August 2021
BBC Science Focus Magazine - August 2021
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In this issue
A CURE FOR EVERYTHING
We can now alter our DNA quickly, cheaply and accurately Will it mean a future without illness?
ALEKS KROTOSKI
COVID-19 and social distancing pushed us closer to a cashless way of living, but not everyone can ‘tap and go’.
BRAINDEAD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
When conditions are just right, human brains can be preserved for centuries. And they can tell us all about the lives of the people whose skulls they once inhabited.
The Amazon Now Emits More Carbon Than It Absorbs
Fires burned in the forest tipped the balance this year
2 mins
Astronomers spot moon-forming rings around a baby exoplanet
For the first time, astronomers have detected a dusty ring around an exoplanet where moons could be born. They hope the discovery will teach us more about how both planets and moons are formed.
2 mins
Dogs won't give you food, even if you gave them some first
They may be your best buddy, but they won’t go out of their way to do you a favour
3 mins
A Revolution In The Making
Scientists will soon have the tools to rewrite the book of life, and in doing so, edit out sections that cause disease, piece by piece. But is the technology safe and will all of us get the benefits, or will it be the preserve of those who can afford it?
10+ mins
BBC Science Focus Magazine Description:
Publisher: Our Media Ltd
Category: Science
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
BBC Focus Magazine is the magazine of popular science and technology that explains the wonders of the Universe through stunning photography and accessible articles. Contributors include the very best writers and science experts, with columns every issue from renowned science writer Robert Matthews, TV presenter and scientist Helen Czerski, and science fiction author Stephen Baxter. From archaeology to neuroscience, climate change and particle physics, BBC Focus Magazine keeps you up to speed with the cutting-edge science and gadgets that will change our world.
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