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Secrets of Earth's Core

The centre of the Earth: what it’s made of, how it works and why you need to know. PLUS The science of laughter, 25 years of Pixar and wandering planets

 

Lonely Planets

Discover the worlds wandering through space orbiting nothing

Laughing Matters

Why do some things make us laugh? Is there a formula for funny?

Last Man Standing

Neanderthals vs Homo sapiens: how our ancient ancestors won the battle for survival

Cracking the Code

Prof Marcus du Sautoy on the mathematics that underpins everything

The Future of Animation

As Pixar celebrates 25 years, we look at what the future holds for computer animation

3D TV: the Verdict

We test out three high-tech goggleboxes to find out which is the best and if you should spend your money on one

PLUS

Games: Child of Eden reviewed and rated
Q&A: Do we all see the same colours?
MegaPixel: Psychedelic clouds over Mount Everest

What’s On: Black Holes, Wormholes and Time Machines at the Royal Observatory

Update: Could replacement human organs be grown inside pigs?

Exclusive to the iPad issue of Focus this month…

  • BBC Focus magazine iPad appListen to Pixar's head scientist Tony DeRose revealing the science behind hits like Toy Story, in our feature on the future of animation
  • Watch a clip from the latest Pixar hit Cars 2
  • Zoom in and explore MegaPixel images in astounding detail: psychedelic clouds, giant mirrors in a space telescope and a US Navy submarine breaking through Arctic ice
  • Watch a video of apes being tickled in the name of research
  • See clips of BBC's Planet of the Apemen and The Code with Professor Marcus du Sautoy

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Thu, 2011-07-28
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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.