2020 Vision

 

2020 Vision

Peering into the future with a look at life in the year 2020

Firestorm

How wildfires spread, and why there are more of them now

The Name Game

Can your child’s name really shape his or her future? You’d be surprised

Planetary Pinball

Earth’s fate when the Solar System dies

Q&A

Do pigeons have nipples? This and 25 other burning science questions answered
 

Plus

  • Amazing images from around the world
  • The biggest science stories making headlines this month
  • What would our panel of scientists do if we stranded them on a desert island?
  • Essential labour-saving devices and droolworthy high-tech toys
  • Keep your brain active with our mind-boggling brainteasers and fiendishly flummoxing crossword

On Sale Date: 
Wed, 2009-12-16
Issue Number: 
211
Available

About Focus

Focus is the BBC’s science and technology monthly magazine. Jargon-free and accessible, you don’t need a PhD in particle physics to enjoy reading it. All you need is a quizzical mind that wants to understand the world around you, and gain a fact or two to keep up your sleeve in a pub quiz emergency.

With articles on everything from astronomy to archaeology, genetics to geology, you’re bound to find a piece to sink your teeth into. There’s also useful reviews on the latest bestsellers, websites, games and cutting-edge gadgets; advice and opinion from experts; news; stunning photography; and answers to your questions in the ever-popular Q&A section.