BBC Science Focus Magazine

With accessible features illustrated with the world’s best photography, BBC Focus Magazine explains the theory behind scientific phenomena and really brings science to life. In every issue you’ll find news of the latest major scientific developments, a lively Q&A section plus exclusive and astonishing photographic reports that range from the breathtaking to the downright odd.

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DISCOVERIES

This synthetic cell is a ‘meaningful’ step towards building life from scratch • SpudCell can grow, replicate and divide, opening the door to a new era of biological engineering

People are living longer, but spending more of their lives in poor health • Scientists ranked 204 countries for their estimated lifespans and healthspans

Here's how much the richest 10% owe the planet for the environmental damage they've caused • A new study has put a staggering price tag on their pollution

A vast lithium reserve may be hiding beneath the US • There's enough to make 500 billion mobile phones

One of the world's rarest (and strangest) sharks has been filmed alive for the first time • The spooky footage shows a goblin shark – known for its massive retractable jaw – lurking deep in the Pacific Ocean

How to tell if your boss is a narcissist, according to this key sign • They like to be admired in the flesh, so prefer to have their team in the office to enjoy praise in person

Scientists build a diving suit for cockroaches • An experimental new oxygen tank for cyborg cockroaches has been invented – and it actually works

Mice and rats are now evolving resistance to poison, experts warn • Researchers have found that DNA mutations could be responsible for increasingly stubborn and hard-to-control rodent populations

Experts find wildlife jackpot in uncharted corner of Africa • From beetles the size of your hand to neon-blue spiders, dozens of new species have been uncovered in Angola's remote Lisima Plateau

Is your cognitive ageing decline truly inevitable? • A landmark study says your brain can get sharper, rather than duller, with age. But is it as simple as it sounds?

Why you should be worried about ‘Godzilla Ozempic’ right now • A new weight-loss drug has arrived. And it's far more powerful than anything that came before

Is working from home damaging our mental health? • There are undeniable benefits to not having to commute to the office five days a week. There might also be unexpected costs, too

ARE THESE TERRIFYING ROBOTS THE FUTURE OF WAR? • Unmanned ground and air vehicles are changing warfare as we know it

TRAIN LIKE THE PROS • Looking to emulate the stars of this summer's World Cup and take your kickabouts to the next level? This high-tech kit will help you train like Messi, Mbappé and Kane

EDITOR'S PICKS… • This month's smartest tech

PREDIABETES THE DIAGNOSIS THAT'S A BLESSING IN DISGUISE • You can reverse the slide towards type 2 diabetes if you catch it early enough and make the right lifestyle changes

LIFE BELOW THE FREEZE • What can life evolve into after a million years of total darkness, crushing pressure and isolation? The answer may be lurking under Antarctica

5 WAYS TO CATCH A LIAR • Lie detectors don't work. Body language is unreliable. But there are ways to tell if someone is lying. You...