On sale date: 10th January 2018
Issue: 317
Mission into the Sun
Our star defies the laws of nature. It’s time to find out why.
Dry January: what’s the point?
Michael Mosley tries a month of sobriety to see if it really improves his health.
The science of fighting fat
Got a little bit of post-Christmas podge? Put down the diet book and read our tips.
Time for a tech detox?
Can you get hooked on tech, and is it possible to improve your relationship with your phone?
Cryptocurrencies: should you invest?
Are cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin a disaster waiting to happen, or the future of cash?
Beginners’ guide to modern cosmology
Get to grips with gravitational waves, exoplanets and black holes.
Q&A
- Why does an octopus have more than one heart?
- Why is gold yellow?
- Is human eyesight getting worse?
PLUS
Eye opener– Amazing images from around the planet.
Discoveries– This month’s biggest science news.
Innovations– The coolest tech and gadgets we’ve seen this month.
Helen Czerski– This month, Helen takes a closer look at the shape of champagne corks.
Out there– All the best science-y stuff to look forward to over the coming months.
Crossword– Has your brain gone squashier than a trifle? Get it back in shape with our cryptic crossword.
My life scientific– Helen Pilcher chats to James Wong about the intelligence of plants.
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