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Michael Mosley
The avant-garde science communicator is remembered by his fellow BBC Science Focus contributor, Professor Giles Yeo.
Cosmic strings
Cosmic strings would be the Holy Grail of physics. If discovered, they would unify our theories... and even allow time travel. Now, astronomers may have found the first evidence that they exist.
Back pain
Most of the common remedies for back pain don't stand up to scientific scrutiny. Experts bust the myths about back pain, including common causes and cures. We outline the best way to ease the strain and finally put back pain behind you.
Hedonic happiness
Everyday behaviours can boost or hinder happiness. Here are some of the lesser-discussed lifestyle choices that can increase your baseline happiness, and enable you to stop chasing the elusive emotion.
Plus
- Creatine: Every supplement claims to offer benefits for your body and/or brain. However, studies suggest these claims may actually be true for creatine. We take a look at whether these claims stack up, and address the potential side-effects from the supplement.
- Q&A: Answers to all the questions you didn't know you needed the answers to.
- The Doomsday Glacier: The Thwaites Glacier is the widest glacier in the world, covering an area larger than Florida. But it may be on the brink of collapse... and that's a big problem.
Issue 407 on sale 9 July 2024
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