Very Interesting Magazine - September/October 2020

In this issue

How dogs make us healthier

WITS HEROES CONFRONT COVID-19

Among the best in their fields, Wits experts are at the frontlines and behind-the-scenes against COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus

3 mins

Flight Of The Navigator

In a space exploration first, NASA is preparing to deploy a chopper on the Red Planet. Flying in a fraction of Earth’s gravity, it should be a sight to behold…

8 mins

LIFE FINDS A WAY

We humans transform landscapes and leave our unmistakable marks on the world. But these marks are not always indelible because, when we move out, nature quickly moves in to stake its claim once more

5 mins

How Dogs Can Help Us Live Longer Healthier Lives

Our best friends’ biology could unlock the secret to ageing well

10+ mins

What Does Isolation Do To Our Brains?

The countrywide lockdown is vital for slowing the spread of COVID-19. But why is it so tough for us to stay at home and what are the consequences?

5 mins

A New Wave Of Bacteria Is Coming Soon…

We get inside the labs that are growing beneficial bacteria to gobble up pollution, harvest waste, generate energy and help keep us healthy

10+ mins

Formula 1 Teams Race To Build Ventilators

Engineers from aerospace, consumer tech and motorsport are contributing to healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic

2 mins

How To Bake Bread Brilliantly

With life still in lockdown, more people than ever are turning to baking. Here’s how to bake the perfect loaf, with nutrition scientist Haleh Moravej

2 mins

Is Nature ‘Sending Us A Message'?

Experts and celebrities alike have suggested that this new coronavirus outbreak is a form of punishment from the planet, inspiring the ‘humans are the virus’ meme online. But can the idea that natural means better and everything else is harmful have troubling consequences?

3 mins

BED DOWN!

How a good night’s sleep can protect you against COVID-19

2 mins

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VI (Very Interesting) is the magazine that fascinates, surprises, captivates and gives answers to questions you never thought you wanted the answer to. VI has a clear focus to introduce you to the entertaining world of knowledge through intelligent content on Technology, Science, Culture, History, Health, Psychology and much more….and presents them in a unique way compared to other magazines. We call it a quirky read. VI magazine connects knowledge with entertainment and is your trusted companion on your ongoing quest for knowledge.