On sale date: 6th March 2014
Issue: 266
Manipulate Your Memory
Ever wished you had a better memory so you were able to recall names, dates and faces more easily? How about removing all recollection of a failed relationship like the characters in the movieEternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind? Or virtually travelling the Universe via false memories implanted directly in your brain? Inside this month'sFocus, we reveal how science is getting ever closer to allowing us to delete, improve and even create memories.
The Wonder Material
One of the Holy Grails of materials science is a cheap, safe substance that generates electricity from heat. Such a 'thermoelectric' material could harvest your body heat to power a phone, or capture energy from your car's exhaust to minimise fuel consumption. We look at the latest efforts to create the material that will change the world.
Under the Influence
We've long known that the hormone oxytocin plays an important role in social bonding, co-operation and trust, but today the 'hug hormone' is implicated in everything from orgasms to xenophobia. We reveal the latest research that shows how our lives our governed by this ring-shaped molecule.
Also inside this issue:
Space junk:New missions to clean up Earth's orbit
Self-parking car: We attempt to outsmart Ford's new Kuga
Medical revolution: How you'll grow your own skin
The world of crystals: The science behind their fascinating capabilities
Plus
How Do We Know:How to build a computer?
Q&A:Can a moon have a moon?
MegaPixel:Awe-inspiring images from the world of science
Tech Hub:The latest generation of domestic robots reviewed
To Do List:Monkey Planeton BBC One
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