Wonders of the Universe

Hubble's hidden gems

Stunning images of the cosmos.

What Hubble taught us

This special feature from our friends at BBC Sky At Night reveals how Hubble has transformed our knowledge of the Universe.

Eating green: the dirty truth

Will printing carbon footprint information onto food packaging change our eating habits?

Family tree forensics

Some people committed crimes years ago and thought they got away with their wrongdoings. But genetic genealogists can use DNA data from family history sites to track them down.

Plus

• BookSmart: Join our free, online book club, and discover five top physics books as chosen by Jim Al-Khalili.
• A Scientist's Guide to Life: How to make the most of your (very long) solo runs.

Issue 348 on sale 8 April 2020

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