Beyond Usain Bolt

Why the human machine is capable of so much more

Dark matter

The experiment that could solve one of science's greatest mysteries

Organ factories

The medical labs that grow human body parts

The Higgs boson

What next?

The chemistry of cooking

Getting a taste for molecular gastronomy

Ground control

NASA's brand new rover and its doppelganger here on Earth

PLUS

Games: Fable: The Journey and other new releases
Tried & Tested: Electric bikes
Q&A: Why do parrots live so long?
MegaPixel: Astounding images from across the globe
 The Guide: The Life Scientific with Jim Al-Khalili
 Update: The gigapixel camera

Exclusive to the iPad issue of Focus this month…

Ben Miller talks about his love of science
Meet the strangest ants on the planet
A CERN scientist explains the Higgs discovery and its implications

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On Sale Date:

Thu, 2012-07-26

Issue Number:

245

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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.