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UFO sightings: the science
UFO sightings: the science
28/10/2010

Peter Davenport, Director of the National UFO Reporting Center in the US, speaks to Louise Ridley about taking the scientific approach to finding alien life

The science of aging: vital numbers
The science of aging: vital numbers
21/10/2010

Getting older is one of life’s inevitabilities. Or is it? Michael Mosley looks into aging. Here are the vital stats.

How to make the perfect sandwich
21/10/2010

A perfect sandwich is more than just bread and filling. Daniel Bennett reveals the rigorously researched methods of making a sarnie fit for a scientist

The 5 best grooming gadgets
30/09/2010

Keep yourself looking sharp with these hi-tech personal beauty tools for men. Russell Deeks gives himself a home makeover

What's inside the brain of a genius?
What's inside the brain of a genius?
23/09/2010

There are intriguing differences between the brain of a genius and a normal noggin

Interview: Pixar's research scientist
Pixar Animation's research scientist
23/09/2010

Tony Derose, head of Pixar Animation Studios’ Research Group, talks to Louise Ridley about how they brought Buzz, Woody and WALL-E to life

Project Neptune: Exploring the seabed
Project Neptune: Undersea exploration
13/09/2010

Beneath the waves with the most ambitious exploration yet of the seas - what the robot called Wally hope to find down there?

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2010 winners
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
10/09/2010

The Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2010 winners have been announced. Here's BBC Focus magazine's guide to the best in space photography this year.

How to get the perfect sleep
How to get the perfect night's sleep
10/09/2010

Scientists still aren’t sure exactly what sleep is for, but we definitely need lots of it. Daniel Bennett reveals how to get a good night’s rest

Internet memes
Internet Memes
26/08/2010

Videos and images are more than just entertainment: they're viruses of the mind that use you to spread to others. JV Chamary gets infected by the internet