Science fiction legend Stephen Baxter presents a space special on terraforming Mars, mining the Moon and meeting the alien neighbours.
Whole truths
What happens when we try to deceive and how to spot a liar
Dead for an hour
The surgery that stops patients' heartbeats
Infinity untangled
The numbers that never end
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.