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Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever LaunchedThe article "Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever Launched" from BBC Science Focus examines the most massive spacecraft to have flown in Earth's orbit and beyond.

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How Science and Technology Help Prevent and Predict WildfiresThe article "How science and technology help prevent and predict wildfires" from BBC Science Focus explores how researchers are using cutting-edge technology to monitor and analyze controlled forest fires. Through computer models, drones, and laser scanning, scientists gather valuable data to improve wildfire predictions and create safer, more effective fire prevention strategies.

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Mastering Winter Sports: The Science Behind Winning on Ice and Snow!The article "Mastering Winter Sports: The Science Behind Winning on Ice and Snow!" from BBC Science Focus takes a look at how athletes use scientific principles to gain an edge in winter sports. It covers techniques and equipment used in speed skating, bobsledding, curling, ski jumping, snowboard cross, and giant slalom.

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The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon MissionThe article "The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon Mission" from BBC Science Focus reveals the overlooked contributions of women to the Apollo program. It recounts the vital roles played by female engineers, programmers, and seamstresses, such as JoAnn Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, and Judith Love Cohen, whose expertise helped make the Moon landing possible.

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Why We Sleep: How Rest Helps Our Body and BrainThe article "Why We Sleep: How Rest Helps Our Body and Brain" from BBC Science Focus explains why sleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being. It explores sleep stages, how much rest we need, what dreams might mean, and why sleep evolved.

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Always Bugged By Mosquitoes? Blame Your Body OdorThe article "Always Bugged By Mosquitoes? Blame Your Body Odor" from BBC Science Focus explores a unique study using a huge mosquito-testing arena in Zambia. Scientists found that body odor plays a key role in how mosquitoes choose people to bite. The results could lead to better mosquito traps and tools to fight diseases like malaria.

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Why Your Brain Thinks This Puppy Is Cuter Than a Baby!The article "Why your brain thinks this puppy is cuter than a baby!" from BBC Science Focus explains why our brains react so strongly to cuteness and why baby animals often seem cuter than human infants. Using brain scans, scientists reveal how features like big eyes and round faces activate our emotional centers, triggering care instincts — even for animals and cartoons.

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Why Cheese Tastes So Good ... and Smells So Strange!The article "Why Cheese Tastes So Good ... and Smells So Strange!" from BBC Science Focus explores why cheese is so delicious and sometimes smelly. It explains how bacteria and fungi change milk into cheese and create its unique flavors. The article also looks at why our brains crave cheesy foods and why we enjoy strange smells in cheese.

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The Science of Smell: How Our Nose Understands OdorsThe article "The Science of Smell: How Our Nose Understands Odors" from BBC Science Focus is all about the fascinating world of smell. It explains how odor molecules trigger signals in our brain, why certain scents appeal to us or disgust us, and how losing our sense of smell can affect our daily lives.

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9 Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From HomeThe article "9 Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From Home" from BBC Science Focus offers advice for stargazing without a telescope. It includes tips on dressing warmly, preparing your site, adjusting your eyes, spotting stars, planets, and meteors, and using apps to enhance your experience.

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6 "Healthy" Foods That Are Actually Ultra-ProcessedThe article "6 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed" from BBC Science Focus discusses foods that are often perceived as healthy but are actually highly processed.

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6 Out-of-This-World Experiments Recreating Space on EarthThe article "6 Out-of-This-World Experiments Recreating Space on Earth" from BBC Science Focus explores how scientists simulate space missions in remote and harsh environments. From the HI-SEAS habitat in Hawaii to NASA’s underwater NEEMO program, these experiments allow astronauts to practice survival skills, test space equipment, and prepare for life on Mars and beyond.
Showing 12 of 64 results for "BBC Science Focus"
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Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever LaunchedThe article "Top 10 Heaviest Spacecraft Ever Launched" from BBC Science Focus examines the most massive spacecraft to have flown in Earth's orbit and beyond.

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How Science and Technology Help Prevent and Predict WildfiresThe article "How science and technology help prevent and predict wildfires" from BBC Science Focus explores how researchers are using cutting-edge technology to monitor and analyze controlled forest fires. Through computer models, drones, and laser scanning, scientists gather valuable data to improve wildfire predictions and create safer, more effective fire prevention strategies.

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Mastering Winter Sports: The Science Behind Winning on Ice and Snow!The article "Mastering Winter Sports: The Science Behind Winning on Ice and Snow!" from BBC Science Focus takes a look at how athletes use scientific principles to gain an edge in winter sports. It covers techniques and equipment used in speed skating, bobsledding, curling, ski jumping, snowboard cross, and giant slalom.

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The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon MissionThe article "The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon Mission" from BBC Science Focus reveals the overlooked contributions of women to the Apollo program. It recounts the vital roles played by female engineers, programmers, and seamstresses, such as JoAnn Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, and Judith Love Cohen, whose expertise helped make the Moon landing possible.

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Why We Sleep: How Rest Helps Our Body and BrainThe article "Why We Sleep: How Rest Helps Our Body and Brain" from BBC Science Focus explains why sleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being. It explores sleep stages, how much rest we need, what dreams might mean, and why sleep evolved.

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Always Bugged By Mosquitoes? Blame Your Body OdorThe article "Always Bugged By Mosquitoes? Blame Your Body Odor" from BBC Science Focus explores a unique study using a huge mosquito-testing arena in Zambia. Scientists found that body odor plays a key role in how mosquitoes choose people to bite. The results could lead to better mosquito traps and tools to fight diseases like malaria.

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Why Your Brain Thinks This Puppy Is Cuter Than a Baby!The article "Why your brain thinks this puppy is cuter than a baby!" from BBC Science Focus explains why our brains react so strongly to cuteness and why baby animals often seem cuter than human infants. Using brain scans, scientists reveal how features like big eyes and round faces activate our emotional centers, triggering care instincts — even for animals and cartoons.

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Why Cheese Tastes So Good ... and Smells So Strange!The article "Why Cheese Tastes So Good ... and Smells So Strange!" from BBC Science Focus explores why cheese is so delicious and sometimes smelly. It explains how bacteria and fungi change milk into cheese and create its unique flavors. The article also looks at why our brains crave cheesy foods and why we enjoy strange smells in cheese.

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The Science of Smell: How Our Nose Understands OdorsThe article "The Science of Smell: How Our Nose Understands Odors" from BBC Science Focus is all about the fascinating world of smell. It explains how odor molecules trigger signals in our brain, why certain scents appeal to us or disgust us, and how losing our sense of smell can affect our daily lives.

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9 Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From HomeThe article "9 Stargazing Tips to Enjoy the Night Sky From Home" from BBC Science Focus offers advice for stargazing without a telescope. It includes tips on dressing warmly, preparing your site, adjusting your eyes, spotting stars, planets, and meteors, and using apps to enhance your experience.

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6 "Healthy" Foods That Are Actually Ultra-ProcessedThe article "6 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed" from BBC Science Focus discusses foods that are often perceived as healthy but are actually highly processed.

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6 Out-of-This-World Experiments Recreating Space on EarthThe article "6 Out-of-This-World Experiments Recreating Space on Earth" from BBC Science Focus explores how scientists simulate space missions in remote and harsh environments. From the HI-SEAS habitat in Hawaii to NASA’s underwater NEEMO program, these experiments allow astronauts to practice survival skills, test space equipment, and prepare for life on Mars and beyond.