BBC Science Focus Magazine  |  May-22
DISCOVERIES
This month’s science news: world-first study maps how the brain changes as we age; DNA study offers clues about cancer mutations; humans selectively bred dogs to have puppy-dog eyes; wider genetic testing could be on the horizon; Pluto’s weird landscape may have been shaped by ice volcanoes.
DISCOVERIES
This month’s science news: world-first study maps how the brain changes as we age; DNA study offers clues about cancer mutations; humans selectively bred dogs to have puppy-dog eyes; wider genetic testing could be on the horizon; Pluto’s weird landscape may have been shaped by ice volcanoes.
MICHAEL MOSLEY
Beetroot – that much maligned vegetable – can supercharge your athletic performance and boost your heart health. Better start forcing it down…
REALITY CHECK
The science behind the headlines. Is peat-free compost bad for the environment, and what are the alternatives? Does microbiome-friendly skincare work? Is the W boson about to rewrite physics?
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in BBC Science Focus Magazine May-22.