New issue: Something is wrong with our model of the Universe

Although our picture of the cosmos is incredibly detailed, as the tools we build to explore the Universe become more and more sensitive, our understanding starts to grow fuzzy. There are crucial pieces missing... and without them, our model of the Universe just doesn't make sense. We take a dive into some of the biggest head-scratchers that are baffling astronomers.

Holly Spanner

Published: May 14, 2024 at 11:51 am
Issue 405 of BBC Science Focus magazine is on sale now

Covert narcissism

Not all narcissists are loudmouth egotists, according to a growing body of science. Narcissists are lurking everywhere and it’s not always easy to spot them. But there are telltale signs...

The Moon

Experts are calling for legal protections to safeguard scientifically significant lunar sites from being irreparably damaged.

Seagrass rescue

Seagrass, corals and kelp are crucial to Australia's marine ecosystems, but they're under threat. With the help of communities and traditional knowledge, scientists are striving to restore these underwater forests to protect carbon stocks and marine wildlife.

Sober curious?

More and more of us are thinking 'I should probably drink less.' But what is booze really doing to our bodies? Is going completely tee-total as worthwhile as people say? And what's the best way to change, if not end, our relationship with alcohol?

Plus

  • Forever chemicals: What risks do the pesticides and other ‘forever chemicals’ in our food pose to our health?
  • Hidden gadgets: Let’s be honest, tech can ruin a home’s aesthetic. Blocky speakers, large projector units and tangles of cables are unsightly. Tech companies are finally starting to realise this and find ways to hide them. We've rounded up our favourite hidden tech.
  • Delaying menopause: The project that aims to predict when women will start their menopause, and find ways to delay it.

Issue 405 on sale 14 May 2024

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Holly Spanner

Staff Writer, BBC Science Focus

Holly is the Staff Writer for BBC Science Focus and looks after the popular Q&A section. She holds an MSc (distinction) in Geoscience (Space and Climate Physics) from UCL, and specialises in astronomy and earth sciences. Before joining Our Media, she worked as a geoenvironmental consultant and engineer, informing on ground risk and remediation in the north of England, while hunting for exoplanets in her spare time. Alongside this, she was regional editor of a popular theatre website for nine years, and has a solid background in curating and developing content for the digital space. Holly is also an artist and illustrator, and regular contributor to the craft website, Gathered. She has previously worked with the RSPB, English Heritage, Disney, Pilot and Brother, as well as on BBC Good Food magazine, Home Style magazine, and Papercraft inspirations magazine. She enjoys photography and has a sustained interest in antiques.
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