Inside The Dinosaur's Mind

Inside The Dinosaur's Mind

How brains, not brawn, helped T. rex conquer the planet.

Published: June 12, 2018 at 11:00 pm

On sale date:13th June 2018

Issue:323

Inside the mind ofa dinosaur

How brains, not brawn,helpedT. rexconquerthe planet.

Time travel: a user guide

Time travel could bepossible. We investigatethe science behind it.

Deep thought

Fish are smart – they can recognise faces, cheat, and even understand physics.

The surprising new science of sleep

Gone is the attitude of ‘I’ll sleep when I’m dead’. The importance of a good night’s rest is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

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Tricks of the mind

Psychologists are starting to figure out why we get false memories, and it turns out that they might even be useful.

Q&A

  • How do you get milk from nuts?
  • How long can a chicken survive without its head
  • How big could a black hole get?

Plus

Eye opener-Incredible images from around the world.

Discoveries-This month’s biggest science news.

Michael Mosley-Is it possible to beat jet lag?

Innovations-All the best technology and gadget news.PLUS: Televisions on test.

Helen Czerski-Helen ponders the beauty of sand ripplesat the seaside.

Out there-The best science books and activities to look forward to this month.

Crossword- Get that flabby brain in shape!

My life scientific-Helen Pilcher talks to Olympian Greg Whyte about fencing, Comic Relief and doughnuts.

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