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FEATURES How we’ll leave Earth for good
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If we want to build a new civilisation in space, we’re going to have to make maximum use of our species’ ability to adapt and innovate.
The missing half
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Science still has something of a gender gap, with women hugely under-represented in some fields. We spoke to four female scientists to find out why that might be…
The science of spice
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Curry’s not just ludicrously tasty – it’s also ludicrously good for you! We outline the surprising health benefits of a late-night chicken bhuna…
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Stopping male suicide
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Vastly more men kill themselves than women, and the gap’s geing bigger. But can virtual reality and machine learning shed new light on the problem?
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Can’t wait until next month to get your fix of science and tech? The Science Focus website is packed with news, articles and Q&As to keep your brain satisfied. sciencefocus.com
SPECIAL ISSUE
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THE THEORY OF (NEARLY) EVERYTHING The latest special edition ofBBCFocus details the years of research that led us to our current ‘best picture’ of how the Universe works – from the Big Bang to the hunt for dark ma er. buysubscriptions.com/focuscollection
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