https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/covid-19-loss-of-smell-a-highly-reliable-indicator-of-infection
Loss of smell or taste should now be considered globally as a criterion for self-isolation, testing, and contact tracing, researchers say.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/best-omega-oils-could-slow-ageing
Jan 14, 2026 - Omega oils could be a powerful shield against ageing and heart problems, but there’s a lot of conflicting advice about what we need.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-does-the-sky-change-colour-on-the-brink-of-a-hurricane
The orange sky does not mean it is the end of days...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/happiest-parents-country
How happy you are as a parent may depend on where you live.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/best-microscopes-for-kids
Encourage your kids' curiosity about the natural world with these microscopes designed with young science lovers in mind.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/could-melting-icecaps-cause-earthquakes
The Day After Tomorrow-esque natural disasters may be around the corner as global warming melts Antarctica.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/this-new-app-from-skoda-can-hear-exactly-whats-wrong-with-your-car
Skoda says the app's artificial intelligence can listen to and interpret common problems such as issues with the air conditioning compressor, steering, and...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/29-beautiful-cassini-images-and-a-few-fun-facts
The Cassini spacecraft has opened our eyes to the wonders of Saturn and its moons like Enceladus and Titan with some amazing pictures - here are some of our...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/does-massage-work
We've been enjoying a relaxing back rub for millennia, but does it actually work?
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/how-big-is-my-pets-carbon-pawprint-and-what-can-i-do-to-minimise-it
Looking after a pet can have a surprisingly large impact on the environment.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/playstation-vr-gets-8-new-games-to-wrap-your-head-around
Excited about virtual reality gaming yet? If not you should be, because these new games announced by Sony for the PlayStation VR look pretty mind-blowing.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/astronomy-photographer-cosmic-wonders-of-2025
Oct 2, 2025 - The Royal Observatory Greenwich recently announced the outstanding winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/will-europe-get-more-hurricanes-in-the-future
Most hurricanes die out by the time they reach the UK, but warmer seas could change this.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/can-you-have-a-heart-attack-in-your-sleep
Bad dreams and nightmares can wake you up with a start, but could that be because of your heart?
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/brain-cell-community-ageing
Nov 6, 2025 - Your brain cells act like a community – for better or worse. A new study reveals which neighbours will make you age faster.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/which-dogs-live-longest
Which dogs live the longest? Researchers pored over half a million dogs' worth of data to find out. Here are the results.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/incredibly-preserved-bodies-of-two-men-discovered-in-pompeii
A master and his slave discovered almost 2000 years after their deaths
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-happens-in-my-body-when-i-sleep
Sleep consists of two radically different physiological states, and it's not just dreaming and snuffling.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/5g-is-coming-fast-and-its-a-game-changer
The blistering speed and versatility of the coming 5G network herald a quantum leap for mobile technology - here are the fast facts.
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https://flipboard.com/@sciencefocus
Dec 21, 2025 - The latest science news, future tech, and wonders of the natural world from the UK's no.1 science and technology monthly magazine (formerly BBC Focus).
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-to-deal-with-angry-people-by-a-hostage-negotiator
Suzanne Williams is a professional hostage negotiator who has worked with the FBI and Scotland Yard. She has contributed to the successful resolution of...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/madagascan-fossil-turns-bird-evolutionary-anatomy-on-its-head
The bird, named Falcatakely, had a dinosaur-like facial bone structure, but a modern-looking face.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/the-weirdest-inventions-ever-in-pictures
Aug 29, 2025 - From the v-shaped bed designed by an exercise legend to a robot that feeds you tomatoes, here are the weirdest inventions of all time
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/fast-internet-body-fat-health
Nov 27, 2025 - Bytes don't have any calories, nor do they spread diseases, but your internet speed does seem to be associated with your health
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/earths-oceans-not-blue
Nov 27, 2025 - Several billion years ago, tiny little creatures called cyanobacteria may have changed the colour of the ocean.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/higgs-boson-cosmic-inflation
The particle that gives all matter mass may have played a key role in the birth of the Universe.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/do-digital-clocks-get-slower-like-analogue-ones-do
What did the digital clock say to the analog clock? Look, No hands!
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/simple-walking-hack-heart-health-brisk
Apr 16, 2025 - Walking in this way could protect you from heart rhythm abnormalities, heart attacks and strokes
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/can-we-filter-greenhouse-gases-from-the-atmosphere
The technology is still growing, but plants remain the best way to filter carbon dioxide from the air.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/geologic-hydrogen-reserves
Nov 6, 2025 - A global geologic hydrogen reserve could hold a lot more energy than we thought – but it still may not be enough.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/getting-fit-over-40
Nov 9, 2025 - You can get fit from scratch and reap the benefits of good health at any age. You just need to show your body a little sympathy
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/the-10-weirdest-news-stories-of-the-2024
Nov 6, 2025 - Discover 2024's most shocking and weirdest science news stories, from flying hippos to UFOs and killer whales v great whites
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/best-nintendo-switch-gaming-accessories
Whether you're playing with friends, gaming solo, or on the move, we've rounded up some of the best accessories to boost your Switch experience.
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https://www.united-kiosk.de/zeitschriften/reise-freizeit-wissen/bbc-focus-united-kingdom/
✓ Lesetipp für Traditionstreue & Trendsetter im Bereich Reise, Freizeit & Wissen ✓ Print-Abo bequem liefern lassen
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/a-solar-exploration-humans-unique-relationship-with-the-sun
We love the Sun and depend on it completely. Manchester's Science and Industry Museum explores our fascination with it.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/salt-of-the-earth
From land speed records to ancient lakes, this mineral is intimately tied to our lives and our land.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/earth-science-books
Discover a new world of ideas and perspectives with these thought-provoking books that will transform the way you think about our planet, its inhabitants, and...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/instant-genius-podcast-medical-detection-dogs-with-dr-claire-guest
Dr Claire Guest is the co-founder of the Medical Detection Dogs charity. She explains how dogs are able to sniff out cancer and how this incredible skill is...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/ai-crossword-puzzle-solver-helps-machines-learn-language
New crossword-solving system could help computers better understand language and be the answer to your lexicological lamentations.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-do-gums-recede
Gum disease is surprisingly common and damages the healthy bone your gums need to grow on.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/buyers-guides/reusable-notebooks-6
These reusable smart notebooks will take your memo making to the next level - check out our pick of the best options on the market
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/magazine/in-search-of-the-shadow-universe
What if there's a hidden universe right beneath our noses? A shadowy world where dark matter clumps together to form invisible stars, invisible planets and...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/how-do-venus-flytraps-know-when-to-shut
The demise of flies landing in this carnivorous plant.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/ozempic-health-benefits-risks
Nov 6, 2025 - Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are being heralded as 'miracles'. But what do they really do to your body? A new study may reveal new answers.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-long-can-you-be-kept-on-a-life-support-machine
People have been kept alive on different types of life support for a surprisingly long time.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/major-tim-peake-plants-trees-grown-from-space-faring-seeds
The saplings, which were grown from seeds which spent six months aboard the International Space Station, were planted at the home of Sir Isaac Newton.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/rocket-science-history
From steam powered devices in Ancient Greece to man's first steps on the Moon, this is the history of rocket science.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/worlds-most-extreme-science-labs
Laboratories without limits: Aimee Steen checks out the most challenging places that experiments take place.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/peanuts-freaky-growth-cycle
Peanuts have an alias: Ground nuts. And they got it because of their unusual growth cycle, where they flower above ground but fruit below it.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/magazine/39-ideas-about-to-change-our-world
From floating farms to virtual therapy, we bring you the incredible innovations that will shape our future.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/orthorexia-the-perils-of-eating-too-clean
Healthy eating is definitely a good thing, but harsh restrictions on your diet can have serious consequences for your mental and physical health.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/getting-lost-in-infinite-loops
Eugenia Cheng wanders through the wonderful world of infinite mathematics in this extract from her book Beyond Infinity, shortlisted for the 2017 Royal Society...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/are-these-animals-cute-or-ugly-we-just-cant-decide
Sometimes there's not much between being a cute animal or a hideous beast, so we found five that tread, fly, swim and hop the fine line between the two. Help...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/energy-source-usa
Geothermal energy currently supplies 1 per cent of US energy. New research suggests this could be as much as 10 per cent.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/moon-illusion-tonight
Top tips for observing tricks of the light on the Moon throughout the end of February and March from astronomer and presenter Pete Lawrence.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/exercise-and-the-brain-why-moving-your-body-matters
Exercise boosts your brain, but a walk on the wild side is what you need to keep your hippocampus happy.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/extraordinary-new-compounds-could-exist-in-gas-giants
Scientists use advanced computer modelling systems to establish molecular structure of planets like Uranus and Neptune with incredible results.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/how-to-build-the-perfect-human-pyramid
Ever wanted to build a humongous human pyramid? Well now you can perfect your technique thanks to a team of physics students in the UK.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/wellbeing/could-this-be-the-bold-new-future-of-depression-treatment
A headset claims to treat depression, and it might be more than marketing hype.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/traditional-soups-could-be-the-secret-ingredient-in-fighting-malaria
Some traditional vegetable and meat broths prevented the growth of the malaria parasite.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/eggs-every-day-cholesterol
Jul 23, 2025 - New study finds eggs may lower 'bad' cholesterol – not raise it.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/can-humans-live-under-the-sea-experiment-deep
An advanced new research station is being developed to explore the potential for a human settlement under the ocean.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/celeb-hair-loss-treatments-wont-work-heres-what-will
From microneedles to minoxidil, here's everything you need to know about. what could actually cure your baldness.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/seagulls-act-drunk-in-summer-ants-formic-acid
Gorging on flying ants could make seagulls appear to act drunk, thanks to formic acid - which is toxic to birds.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/octopus-tentactles
Highly intelligent and vastly different from ourselves, you might think octopuses have eight tentacles, but you'd be wrong.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/biggest-moments-in-science-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Revisit the discoveries and events from the last 12 months that will change the world in the years to come.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/dr-pete-etchells-do-video-games-encourage-gambling-behaviour
We talk to psychology professor Pete Etchells about whether certain game mechanics might be encouraging gambling behaviour away from the TV.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/whats-the-best-way-to-beat-arachnophobia
The irrational fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias - so is there a cure for arachnophobia and, if there is, what is it?
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/ai-uses-deep-learning-to-find-heat-resistant-coral-reefs
Thanks to 360-degree imaging and AI, scientists now know more about the state of our coral reefs.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/tags/depression
Depression is a condition that affects your mental health. People who suffer from depression may experience intense feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and...
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/duckbilled-dinosaurs-crossed-oceans-to-reach-africa-fossil-reveals
Study is the first to suggest dinosaurs were capable of crossing oceans, the researchers say.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/even-stray-dogs-understand-human-gestures-study-finds
Untrained stray dogs can understand human pointing gestures, the research finds.
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/75-us-adults-obese
A new definition of obesity could classify more than three-quarters of US adults as having the disease, impacting the healthcare system
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https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/jim-davies-how-do-you-use-your-imagination
What happens in your brain when your imagination runs wild? Cognitive scientist Jim Davies explains the science behind this extraordinary mental power.
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