BBC Science Focus - January 2025

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DR MICHELLE GRIFFIN - Fibroids affect a significant number of women, but are widely underdiagnosed.

REALITY CHECK - The science behind the headlines: Why do so many New Year’s
resolutions fail? And how much exercise do you really need to do?

EYE OPENER

Though this might not be what you see on a typical Valentine's Day card, it is what the human heart actually looks like.

2 mins

Your skin has its own immune system

New, needle-free vaccines could target the skin directly

4 mins

Scientists make major quantum teleportation breakthrough

\"Nobody thought it was possible,\" say the researchers

2 mins

'Extreme' solar radiation storm could hit Earth

Sun-like stars may have tantrums far more frequently than we thought

1 min

Scientists discover when humans and dogs became friends

The relationship spans thousands of years, but experts might have pinpointed the first connection

1 min

Why it's so hard to kick a gambling addiction

We now know that gambling can be as addictive as drugs, but there are factors that can make it even harder to quit

3 mins

Neutrinos are getting in the way of dark matter detection

These troublesome particles are difficult to detect, but they're starting to show up in places where they're not wanted

3 mins

Why do so many New Year's resolutions fail?

Establishing positive new habits is hard at any time of year. But there are ways to stop your attempts ending in failure

5 mins

UNCORKED POTENTIAL

How much good can ditching drink for a month really do? Answer: a whole lot. In fact, science shows even short-term abstinence could unlock a cocktail of lasting benefits

8 mins

NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON'T

Scientists around the world are working on ways to hide us from sight. But how close are we to developing tech that could make us invisible?

7 mins

BUILD A BETTER HOME

BRITAIN'S NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS ARE INTENDED TO FUTURE-PROOF THE COUNTRY'S NEW HOUSING STOCK. BUT WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE THE NATION'S EXISTING HOUSING MORE EFFICIENT, MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND BETTER TO LIVE IN? by

10 mins

How much could Ozempic change our world?

The weight-loss drug has made headlines and broken sales records, but what does it mean for our future?

5 mins

HOW CAN I BANISH THE JANUARY BLUES?

Dark mornings, long chilly evenings and short days; many people find January tough.

2 mins

WHY DOES DRINKING ALCOHOL MAKE IT SO MUCH HARDER TO LOSE WEIGHT?

While enjoying the occasional glass of wine or pint of beer may seem harmless, regular or excessive alcohol consumption can significantly hinder your weight-loss journey for a few reasons:

2 mins

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BBC Focus Magazine is the magazine of popular science and technology that explains the wonders of the Universe through stunning photography and accessible articles. Contributors include the very best writers and science experts, with columns every issue from renowned science writer Robert Matthews, TV presenter and scientist Helen Czerski, and science fiction author Stephen Baxter. From archaeology to neuroscience, climate change and particle physics, BBC Focus Magazine keeps you up to speed with the cutting-edge science and gadgets that will change our world.