Very Interesting - March/April 2020

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BRAIN 2.0 - Should you upgrade your intelligence?

Testosterone may not be linked to empathy

Researchers have poured cold water on the idea that people with increased testosterone have reduced empathy.

1 min

THE PLIGHT OF THE HUMBLE BEE

Our way of life depends upon bees, but these insects are under threat. Samantha Alger is an environmental scientist and pollinator specialist, uncovering the secret lives of bees

8 mins

How To Eat Yourself Happy

Your body hosts a colony of creatures that build their lives around you. Now, scientists are beginning to see that not only do they influence your health, they can even change your mind, too. Welcome to the world of psychobiotics

7 mins

THE TRANSPORT REVOLUTION

From hyper-fast trains to flying taxis, we look at the vehicles that are set to transform how we get around

4 mins

LIFE ON MARS

The red planet is a pretty lively place. In the last 12 months, orbiters, rovers and landers, as well as the scientists operating them, have spotted the scars of ancient raging rivers, felt the shudders of a Marsquake and uncovered evidence of liquid water deep underground. As we discover more about the red planet’s tantalisingly Earth-like story, one question still persists: is there, or has there ever been, life on Mars? Here’s everything we know so far…

8 mins

HEADING AND DEMENTIA: ARE FOOTBALLERS PUTTING THEMSELVES AT RISK?

A new study has revealed that footballers are more likely to die of degenerative brain disease than non-players. Former pro footballers have called for a ban on heading, and the Scottish Football Association recently announced they were considering a ban for children under 12. But what does the research say?

5 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.