BBC Knowledge Magazine - August 2017

In this issue

Are We Ready To be Spaced Out?

It’s happening. Everything we’re doing Out There seems to have one objective: to boldly go where not many men have gone before...
and check out whether many men can live there!
What are your thoughts on living someplace other than Earth? Have you ever thought about what would be required from our bodies, from our minds, from our diets? I hadn’t really thought about it – till I read Surviving Space, our cover story this issue. And it really made me wonder...
Our Knowledge Community gave us some interesting cues in what they would take to Mars if they were to be space colonists. Take a look. We have other great stories this issue too: There are the robots who learn; how far will they go? There are driverless cars;
are you ready to turn the steering wheel over to them? All this social media; is it doing the opposite of what it was conceived for?
That King Arthur; did he really exist?

Enough with the questions! We have beautiful photographs of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, and a celebration of Harry Potter being 20 magical years in our lives...
Because, when it comes down to it, some of us are certainly not going to be on the first ship to Mars, or the Moon... and hey, that’s okay! There’s so much, anyway, to celebrate here on Earth!

The Benefits Of Exercise: Now In Pill Form

We’re all told to exercise more, but that isn’t always possible for those with physical disabilities.

1 min

First Self- Balancing Robot

This robot is the Planar Elliptical Runner (PER).

1 min

Are We Close To Making Our Home Away From Earth?

Our exploration of the cosmos is hampered by our bodies and minds, which struggle in space. So could we ever overcome our Biology and settle among the stars?

10 mins

Is Social Media Making You Anti-Social?

Many of us have experienced the ways in which social media has changed the online world. But should we be worried about it altering our behaviour too?

8 mins

The Robots Who Can Learn

Will Artificial Intelligence have an emotionally fruitful future? The machines of the future are gearing up to surprise you.

6 mins

What You Need To Know  Before You Get In A Driverless Car

Autonomous vehicles can take much of the danger out of driving, but they also present us with new problems to solve. So what needs to be figured out before the technology gets the green light?

7 mins

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BBC Knowledge Magazine Description:

BBC Knowledge is a magazine for young inquisitive minds where well-researched, handpicked stories are matched with breath-taking visuals to cover science, history and nature. Written by renowned International and Indian experts, its wide range of features provides riveting and up-to-date information on topics as varied as technology, archaeology, natural history and space exploration. With material meant to stimulate the mind, BBC Knowledge looks to empower a generation of young readers.