IN THIS ISSUE

Science is fascinating. It's everywhere around us and touches every part of our lives. But it's not all dry and dusty. We've gathered a trove of articles and features, some interesting, some challenging, some surprising but hopefully all fun and involving to keep you entertained.  There's science in the Garden, science in Food and science in Things To Do. There's even science in Travel. So here's to our celebration of science. We hope you enjoy the experiment.

Plastic pollution.

Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden, Norway and Germany published on July 2nd in Science. Read all about it HERE.

Unravelling Alzheimer's.
​It's all about prions, misfolded proteins that cause lethal incurable diseases. Read about the latest discovery HERE.

How often should you wash your sheets?
And what happens when you don't, according to a micro biologist. Find out HERE

13 Foods that aren't what you think they are.
So you know exactly what  you're eating? Or do you?
Be surprised HERE.

GOING BATS.
A peek inside a flying bat's brain uncovers clues to mammalian navigation HERE.

The world's top destinations for science lovers.
Travel has them covered HERE.

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What makes a songbird sing?
New research sheds some light on the mystery. Read all about it HERE.

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Cooking is art and science.

While the technical part of cooking is based on the sciences of chemistry, mathematics and physics, there is no way to remove the creativity from it. Read more HERE.

Teabags, vinegar and baking soda. In the garden?

We've got information on some wonderful garden hacks  HERE.

Fun science facts. 
​Be amazed HERE.

4 Ways to Yummy

Sadly, we bid farewell to Heide Horeth in this issue. We'll miss her gentle wisdom and deft touch with words and wish her all the best for the future. Read here final column HERE.

In Your Corner

Are words or numbers your strong point? Irene Frances Olson looks at the bigger picture HERE.

Grand children.

Lonnie McKelvey confesses his weakness HERE.

There's plenty of
​Indoor Fun

Have fun with science making rainbow crystals, bubbles and more. It's all HERE.

Thank you to all our Regular Contributors and to everyone who continues to send us content.  We greatly appreciate your support.

Thanks also to all our readers. We keep getting messages of support and comments about our content and contributors. Thank you so much.

​Please continue to spread the word by promoting the magazine to friends and family.   Marsha and Mary 

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