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OCTOBER 2018 CONTENTS 33 REGULARS 6 Eye opener Fabulous images from around the world. 12 Reply Your le￿ers and emails. 15 Discoveries This month’s biggest science news. PLUS: What are the causes of obesity? 29 Aleks Krotoski How social media kills self-esteem. 30 Michael Mosley Why vaping is be￿er than smoking. 33 Innovations The latest technology and gadget news. 89 Q&A Your science questions answered by our panel of experts. 98 Out there Science stu￿ to enjoy this month: books, exhibitions, days out andmore. 104 Crossword Give your brain a workout. 106 My life scientific Dr David Saltzberg, particle physicist and science consultant to TheBigBangTheory, talks Sheldon, physics jokes and quarks. 52 Subscribe Subscribe to BBC Focus today and save yourself 40 per cent! 4 40 COVER STORY
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CONTENTS WANT MORE? Don’t forget that BBCFocusis also available on all major digital platforms. We have versions for Android, Kindle Fire and Kindle e-reader, as well as an iOS app for the iPad and iPhone. FEATURES How we’ll leave Earth for good 40 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 54 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 63 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… 63 Stopping male suicide 70 Vastly more men kill themselves than women, and the gap’s ge￿ing bigger. But can virtual reality and machine learning shed new light on the problem? 54 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 70 ON SALE NOW 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 5

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OCTOBER 2018

CONTENTS

33

REGULARS 6 Eye opener Fabulous images from around the world.

12 Reply Your le￿ers and emails.

15 Discoveries This month’s biggest science news. PLUS: What are the causes of obesity?

29 Aleks Krotoski How social media kills self-esteem.

30 Michael Mosley Why vaping is be￿er than smoking.

33 Innovations The latest technology and gadget news.

89 Q&A Your science questions answered by our panel of experts.

98 Out there Science stu￿ to enjoy this month: books, exhibitions, days out andmore. 104 Crossword Give your brain a workout.

106 My life scientific Dr David Saltzberg, particle physicist and science consultant to TheBigBangTheory, talks Sheldon, physics jokes and quarks.

52 Subscribe Subscribe to BBC Focus today and save yourself 40 per cent!

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40

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