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Brain Blueprint

Could, and should, we build a computer that's conscious?

Plus!

  • How to see a black hole
  • Pain-free GM cows
  • Survive the end of the world
  • Meet the lady who studies maggot-filled bodies for a living
  • The ultimate gadget guide - what to buy this Christmas
  • Stephen Fry: "Does the badger care whether the wallaby survives? Unlikely."
  • On Sale Date: 
    Wed, 2009-10-21
    Issue Number: 
    209
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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.