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Issue 50 (September 2026) of CURIOUS is out now, bringing you science highlights for the month plus deep dives into intriguing topics, interviews, exclusives, diary dates, and explanations for some of Earth’s most perplexing natural phenomena and landscapes.
Read Issue 50 of our digital magazine now by clicking here to view as a PDF.
In This Issue…
OUR COVER STORY: Why Is It So Funny Watching People Fall Over?
We’ve all done it, so let’s get to the bottom of why we laugh so heartily, even at the people we love.
DEEP DIVE: Can Animals Count?
The cast of characters that can count is extensive, but we human still have the edge.
WE HAVE QUESTIONS: What’s It Like Getting Stuck In Antarctica?
And you thought your lockdown experience was surreal.
WHERE ON EARTH: Whale Hello There
It even has its own blowhole.
Exclusive: Meet author Dr Ross Brooks and read an excerpt from his new book Darwin And The Queer Origins Of Life.
Plus: News, diary dates, what to see, watch, and read this month, and much more.
