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6 Welcome
A note from the editor sharing his thoughts
on this issue and other ramblings8 Snapshot
Images of science, nature and history that
will set you thinking94 Reviews
The month’s books, featuring The Man
Who Couldn’t Stop96 Time Out
Puzzles that will give your grey matter a
healthy workout98 Last Word
Why you should be wary of sensational
science stories14 News and Views
The latest discoveries, research and inventions
from the World around us and beyond85 Q&A
Top 10 loudest animalsSCIENCE23 Comment & Analysis
A word of tiny forces66 Koala Guardians NATURE
78 Tech Hub
Working from home may take on a whole new dimension
if these new telepresence devices perform as purported.
But will they ever be able to truly replace the need for an
actual human presence in the office?85 Q&A
72 Suiting Up For Space
78 Tech Hub
66 Koala Guardians
They are cute, cuddly and an icon, yet the Koalas are
most at risk due to climate change and rapid urbanization
that encroaches into their habitat resulting in a rapid drop
in their numbers, can their population be brought back to
healthy numbers?ON THE COVER72 Suiting Up For Space
The traditional bulky and “Michelin Man” looking space
suits may soon be making way for form fitting designs
that will allow astronauts more freedom of movement as
well as better visibility from their helmets while offering
all the protection against harsh environmentsSCIENCE