
The Science Focus team: What's inside November's issue?
Ruth Berhane
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<p>In this episode of the <em>Science Focus Podcast</em> we chat through the November 2020 issue of the magazine, which is on sale now.</p><p><br></p><p>Editor Dan Bennett explains why, this month, we’re focusing on food myths. Scientist and writer Professor Tim Spector penned our cover feature to reveal the fact and the fiction surrounding diet and nutrition, and some of his research may have results that surprise you.</p><p><br></p><p>Talking about the amazing variety of our ocean’s <a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/sea-slugs-8-photos-of-the-other-worldy-creatures-that-live-right-here-on-earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">other-worldly sea slugs</a> is managing editor Alice Lipscombe-Southwell. These small marine animals might sport cute faces and bright colours, but they’re armed with an array of deadly defences too.</p><p><br></p><p>Commissioning editor Jason Goodyer digs into our piece about algorithms, which asks, what went wrong with the A Level results algorithm? And online assistant Sara Rigby scrutinises the stats around <a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/plug-in-hybrid-cars-are-they-really-the-eco-friendly-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plug-in hybrid cars</a> to find out if they’re as eco-friendly as marketed.</p><p><br></p><p>Let us know what you think of the episode with a review or a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts.</p><ul><li><strong>Subscribe</strong> to the <em>Science Focus Podcast</em> on these services: <a href="https://www.acast.com/science-focus-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/science-focus-podcast/id1296673906?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/immediate-media-2/science-focus-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://rss.acast.com/science-focus-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a
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The Science Focus team: What's inside November's issue?
Ruth Berhane