BBC Science Focus

April 2026 |

WATCH YOUR MOUTH With new studies confirming the link between oral and overall health, it’s time to close the gap between dentistry and medicine. THE TREE-TOP TIME MACHINE Scientists are preparing to pump thousands of tonnes of CO2 into the Amazon rainforest to answer one of climate change’s biggest mysteries. TIMES AI GOT IT SPECTACULARLY WRONG Why you should always think twice before following anyone’s advice – especially when it comes from an Al. THE PROCRASTINATION TRAP The delaying tactics you employ to avoid tackling your to-do list might mean you have bigger issues that need addressing.