ScienceFocus.com

Playing with fire

Volcano Drilling

Scientists are drilling into the heart of a volcano to help predict future eruptions. But the mission's biggest critic fears explosive results 

Cyberwar

Nations are building their arsenal of cyber attack tools that could disrupt power and water supplies. We take an in-depth look at these weapons of mass disruption and what's being done to counter them 

PLUS

Find out how people get drawn into cults
We reveal why there's a rebel in all of us
How mimicking plants could give us eternal energy
Tablet computers on test – does the iPad win?

On Sale Date: 
Thu, 2011-01-13
Issue Number: 
225
Available
  • 5739 reads
  • share

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.