According to recent research, each of our cells has an internal ‘clock’ which dictates our daily rhythms. But why? And how do they stay in synch? Robert Matthews investigates
Anthrax, plague… even smallpox. They’re some of the deadliest weapons that nature has ever devised and now authorities are nervous that they’ve fallen into the hands of terrorists. Ian Taylor assesses the threat level
If you need a new heart or lung, you’re in trouble. People are apparently reluctant to give up their inner workings to save others. But could you simply print a new heart? Andy Ridgway finds out
The military is developing drugs that enable soldiers to fight for days, freed from the need for sleep. Is overriding your body clock healthy – and will it bring a sleep-free society? Robert Matthews investigates
Depression is at its worst in Britain at this time of year. What can science tell us about this devastating mental illness? And what can be done to halt its escalation? Emma Bayley investigates
This month:
Mars 2210
Science fiction author extraordinaire Stephen Baxter reckons we could have colonised the red planet in a few centuries time. We look at: Mining the Moon
Warp drive
Meeting the alien neighbours
OUR FUTURE IN SPACE: terraform Mars, mine the Moon, meet the alien neighbours! PLUS: Detect a Liar & Dead for an Hour – all in the new issue
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Q&A of the day: Which living thing grows the fastest? http://bit.ly/fastgrow
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