Why Is Laughter Contagious? Find Out More In Issue 29 Of CURIOUS – Out Now
Do ancient hangover cures still stand up? Why does snow sometimes look blue? All this and more exclusively in the latest issue of our e-magazine.
What Is A Sidereal Year, And Why Is It Different From A Regular Year?
It makes sense if you’re a Mesopotamian.
Why Are The Dogs Of Chernobyl Undergoing Rapid Evolution?
New research shows these resilient pups are genetically different from dogs in the rest of the world.
”Hopelessly Obliterated”: Ancient Inscription In Lost Language Finally Deciphered
It references a goddess known only as ”the Mother”.
Wearing A Salmon On Your Head Is Back In Fashion For Orcas, Immune Response From COVID-19 May Be Able To Fight Cancer, And Much More This Week
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
What Are Electrons Made Of?
It seems overwhelmingly probable they’re not made of any smaller particle, so what does that leave?
New Drone Footage Shows Fire and Fury Over Iceland’s Volcanic Landscapes
Iceland’s famed Blue Lagoon narrowly escapes a close encounter with the stream of lava.
Rainbow Obsidian: Molten Earth To A Mesmerizingly Colorful Glassy Rock
And if you go to California, you might even be able to find some for yourself.
Why Is The K–Pg Geological Boundary So Important?
The geological layer marks the point when the non-avian dinosaurs and many other species were killed by a cataclysmic event.