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Experts in this issue...
Henry is a journalist, author and
broadcaster, specialising in evolutionary
biology, conservation and the history of
science. This issue, he talks further in
depth, about the Chicxulub crater – the
landing site of the meteorite that extinct
all dinosaurs. p
History is so often studied in isolated
chunks, but that is not how it was
experienced. Instead, Michael wishes to
offer an ancient global history, one that
helps us understand how much we have
always owed to interaction with one
another. pAntibiotics are losing their effectiveness,
putting us at risk of diseases and infection.
But according to marine biologist Helen,
the rivers, lakes and oceans of the world
could contain exciting new drugs. Could
the cure to cancer be within the ocean
beds all along? pPaul is widely recognised as one of UK’s
top underwater wildlife photographers.
Over the years, he has built up a wonderful
collection of images of British marine
species and habitats, bringing the beauty
of underwater world to new and wider
audiences. pHENRY
NICHOLLSMICHAEL
SCOTTHELEN
SCALESPAUL
NAYLORWELCOME
If you haven’t already noticed, we’ve given BBC Knowledge
Magazine a facelift to BBC Earth. The difference you might
ask? Stronger imagery, compelling stories and news beats
closer to home (or heart). Our goal remains the same, to
satiate the unceasing quest for knowledge and appeal to
curious minds, and we are delighted to take you on this
thrilling journey of discovery.
In this issue, we probe further into a popular topic of
discussion: dinosaurs, and what exactly happened during
the cataclysmic event that rewrote Earth’s history forever.
Over the past few months, a group of scientists and
engineers have been diligently drilling beneath the seabed
of the Gulf of Mexico, the landing site of the Chicxulub
Crater. Read on to unravel the tantalising mystery of how
the fallout managed to kill off so much life on Earth (p28).
Elsewhere this issue, we talk about ethical dilemmas.
If humans are taught to be good since young, then
why do people still do bad things? We’ve invited two
brain experts to share their thoughts on altruism and
selfishness. At the end of the day, is it better to be the
good or bad person (p66)?
We hope you enjoy the collection of inspiring stories this
issue. Feel free to send us your views about the magazine,
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