New issue: End of Year Q&A Special

In one way or another, 2022 has been a bit of a weird year. In this issue, we tackle some of the biggest questions that we’ve been pondering, as the year comes to a close.

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Holly Spanner

Published: December 7, 2022 at 10:00 am

2022 in science

This year, the news headlines have been dominated by UK politics, the energy crisis and the Ukrainian war. But there have been some fascinating scientific discoveries too. Here’s arecap of some of the year’s biggest stories from the fields of medicine, biology, climate change, dinosaurs and space.

One year in space: The James Webb Space Telescope

The first images beamed back from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have stunned the world this year, and in just a few short months, the JWST has imaged the universe as never before. In this bumper feature, we showcase some of the telescope’s best images and discoveries to date.

Dr Kate Darling

Robot companions are on their way, and don’t be surprised if they quickly become part of the family.

DIY Christmas Science

Thrifty holiday ideas that don't cost the Earth. Projects include a Jupiter-inspired wreath for your front door, a JWST bauble for your tree, and, how to make the most out of your Christmas turkey by making the ultimate Christmas leftovers sandwich.

The ultimate Christmas wishlist

Okay, so it’s hard to get in the Christmas spirit when energy prices are nearing the point where it might be more efficient just to set the cash on fire, and the economy looks like it’s been shoved down the stairs in some grisly act of mercy. But that doesn’t stop us from daydreaming, does it? Here’s our wishlist of gifts and cool gadgets that has driven us to distraction as we enter into the festive period.

Plus

  • Avatar: The Way of Water: Can you really plug your consciousness into another body?
  • The Universe's most violent eruptions
  • Does playing video games make you smarter?

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Holly Spanner

Staff Writer, BBC Science Focus

Holly is the Staff Writer for BBC Science Focus and looks after the popular Q&A section. She holds an MSc (distinction) in Geoscience (Space and Climate Physics) from UCL, and specialises in astronomy and earth sciences. Before joining Our Media, she worked as a geoenvironmental consultant and engineer, informing on ground risk and remediation in the north of England, while hunting for exoplanets in her spare time. Alongside this, she was regional editor of a popular theatre website for nine years, and has a solid background in curating and developing content for the digital space. Holly is also an artist and illustrator, and regular contributor to the craft website, Gathered. She has previously worked with the RSPB, English Heritage, Disney, Pilot and Brother, as well as on BBC Good Food magazine, Home Style magazine, and Papercraft inspirations magazine. She enjoys photography and has a sustained interest in antiques.
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