What happened to all the butler-bots we were promised?
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Hunting the next HIV
Scientists are rooting out the world’s deadliest unknown viruses in the deepest, darkest jungles.
The brain hackers
Who’s reading your mind and what are they doing with the information?
Referee!!!
Why the man in black isn’t infallible and the tech that could replace him.
Nuclear detectives
The sleuths using science to track down terrorists that dare to use atomic weapons.
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.