On sale date: 7th January 2016
Issue: 290
The Dawn of GM Babies
DNA from a third parent could prevent babies inheriting congenital conditions.
Formula Drone
Old video tech is being built into drones to give racers a pilot’s eye view.
Activate ‘Cheat mode’
How VW tried to hide the extent of the emissions from its diesel cars.
Also inside this issue:
2016: the year in science: Take a glimpse at the biggest experiments in the coming 12 months
It’s a small world: Our favourite images from Nikon’s photo contest
How do we know…? What dinosaurs looked like
My life scientific: With UCL’s Sophie Scott
PLUS
Q&A: How bright is daylight on Pluto? Why does plucking your eyebrows make you sneeze?
MegaPixel: Awe-inspiring images from the world of science
Tech Hub: Li-Fi to take over from Wi-Fi
To Do List: We look forward to the sixth series of Stargazing Live
Discoveries: Artificial intelligence technology to bring resurrection to life?
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