BBC Knowledge - December 2016

In this issue

Captain’s log: Earth Date: November 1, 2016.

We’re at the cusp of great discovery. Our spacecraft Juno has entered Jupiter's orbit and I know what we find will be rad…
Welcome to our sixth anniversary issue - a Space Special. We have a 26-page Q&Asection; totally devoted to the world out there, a set of extremely cool, retro-style posters from NASA, and a celebration of India’s three space heroes in In Focus. Also, from this issue, we’re thrilled to initiate a page featuring responses from BBC Knowledgers from our social media platforms. This month, you tell us, appropriately, why you deserve an introduction to Elon Musk.

Not a space cadet? We’ve got our usual menu of other great stories. Poo scientist, lava lover… there’s a bizarre option to inspire you in The Most Extreme Jobs in Science. If you’ve ever felt a twinge of anxiety about putting your trust in a metal bird, there’s reassurance in How Safe is Your Plane? You’ll meet the intriguing geladas of the Ethiopian Highlands on our pages, and discover why some historians consider the Gupta Period the Golden Age of India. And, from this issue on, we’re excited to foray into the world of travel and food with nuggets and tidbits from across the globe, and we will soon be adding more in literature, art and creativity to the magazine.

My name is Primrose, I bring on board years of experience in writing about women and travel, and I’ve signed on to be the new captain at the helm of BBC Knowledge. And, as you may have worked out by now,I’m more into Star Trek than Star Wars.

I’d love to hear from you - tell me what you’d like us to feature and email us at edit.bbcknowledge@wwm.co.in I’d love to have you join me on my grand new adventure: discovering new worlds and thoroughly exploring our own.

The Most Extreme Jobs in Science

From crocodile behaviourist to faecal transplant technician, Katherine Nightingale and Jo Carlowe look at some of the most extraordinary jobs in science.

8 mins

King Of The Mountains

Picture a primate that grazes like a cow, climbs cliffs like a mountain goat and forms groups as big as shoals of fish. Noah Snyder-Mackler introduces Ethiopia’s gelada.

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.