Issue 37 (August 2025) 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 37 of our digital magazine now by clicking below! Scroll to navigate or download the […]
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New Study Unearths Humanity’s “Hidden” Crossings Out Of Africa
Atlantis may be a favorite among proponents of pseudoarcheology, but it is entirely fiction – it’s not even a myth. There is, however, evidence for ancient cities and settlements that once were thriving but are now submerged underwater, from Atlit Yam in Israel to Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt. Jerome Dobson, a Professor of Geography at the […]
Trichonephila Clavipes: The Spider That Spins “Golden” Silk
Meet the Rumplestiltskin of the animal kingdom: the Trichonephila clavipes, otherwise known as the golden silk orb-weaver. This striking arachnid might not spin threads of pure gold, but the critter is able to skillfully craft large golden-hued webs that can reach impressive lengths up to three feet long. The pigment responsible for the silk’s bright […]
The Southern Delta Aquariids And Alpha Capricornids Meteor Showers Will Dazzle The Skies Together Soon
Put July 29, 2025 in your calendar. Two meteor showers will peak on the exact same night, creating a spectacular light show. If that wasn’t enough, the Perseids – one of the year’s most prolific meteor showers – will be gracing our skies at the very same time. The stronger of the two is […]
Virus Found In Black-Eyed Pea Plants Could Be Used To Treat Cancer
What links black-eyed peas and cancer? The cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV), which researchers believe could pave the way for a low-cost but effective new treatment option for cancer patients. Immunotherapy is an exciting area of medicine that exploits the patient’s immune system to treat cancer. Several viruses are being investigated as contenders for immunotherapy […]
Many People Have No Idea Where Oil Actually Comes From. It’s Not Dinosaurs
At some point, you have probably heard somewhere that oil comes from dinosaurs, as if every time you fill up at the gas station, you are pumping refined velociraptor into your Volvo. It’s a vivid image, but it’s not true. Despite how widespread the belief is, oil isn’t made from decomposed dinosaurs. “For some strange […]
“World’s Rarest Elephant”: Meet Motty, The Only Known Elephant Hybrid
Motty remains the only confirmed hybrid between an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). Although the calf tragically died just days after birth, his unique descent earned him the rare distinction of being named the “world’s rarest elephant” by Guinness World Records. Motty was born on July 11, 1978, at Chester […]
Missing 40 Percent Of Matter In The Universe Finally Discovered, Could We Be On Track For A Universal Cancer Vaccine, And Much More This Week
This week, a Cretaceous-era trackway in Canada provides the first evidence of a dinosaur herd combining two species, scientists walked back on the claims that 10,000 is the optimal number of steps per day, and the so-called “entropy catastrophe” has been bypassed after researchers superheated gold to 14 times its melting point. Finally, we explore […]
Solar Power Producing Heliostats Could Get A “Night Job” Finding Asteroids
Mirrors that focus sunlight to produce electricity have been vastly outpaced by photovoltaic panels, but one scientist thinks they could have a second application, spotting asteroids at night. Solar thermal power has a great advantage over solar panels on roofs or in most solar farms: it can continue to produce electricity after the Sun has […]
COVID-19 Can Lead To Build Up Of Alzheimer’s-Linked Protein Clumps In Eyes And Brain
COVID-19-induced brain fog could be partly explained by the formation of plaques in the nervous system that resemble those found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients. As well as helping scientists unpick the causes of lasting COVID symptoms, this new discovery could be useful for those investigating some of the most pressing medical questions […]
The Wild Life Of Snowflake, The Only Albino Gorilla Ever Known
Snowflake was unlike any other gorilla the world had ever seen – or has seen since. With his dazzling white fur, pink skin, and piercing light eyes, he remains the only known albino gorilla in recorded history. His extraordinary journey began on October 1, 1966, deep in the jungle of Nkó, Equatorial Guinea (then known […]
Stunning Drone Footage Reveals Largest Turtle Nesting Site In The World, Containing 41,000 Females
Counting wildlife is a tricky business, especially when the subject of your count has a tendency to swim away every now and then. However by combining aerial imagery with modeling, researchers have counted over 41,000 giant South American river turtles, representing the largest turtle nesting site in the world. On the Guaporé River sandbanks between […]
New “Different Form” Of Type 1 Diabetes Found In Sub-Saharan African And Black American Patients
Scientists may have identified a new diabetes subtype in Sub-Saharan Africa and some Black American patient groups. The research shows that many children and young adults in Africa and some people in the US may have a form of Type 1 diabetes that is not caused by the immune system. The discovery could offer new […]
Neanderthals May Have Feasted On Maggots, Which They Harvested From Rotting Flesh
Neanderthals possibly had a secret ingredient in their kitchen that provided them with the fatty protein they needed to survive. Rather than feeding on lean game meat, our prehistoric sister lineage may have deliberately stored their kills until the rotting carcasses became infested with maggots, which they then gorged themselves on. This predilection for grubs […]
Common Cannabis Substitute May Be Far More Psychoactive Than Previously Thought
Scientists have determined that hexahydrocannabinol, a synthetic cannabinoid that is sometimes used in legal recreational drugs, can produce effects similar to those of the psychoactive chemicals in cannabis. The research also found that another form of the chemical has weaker psychoactive effects, suggesting that different types can produce different effects in people. Hexahydrocannabinol, otherwise known […]
This Is The Most Bizarre International Border In The World
In a quiet pocket of Europe lies one of the world’s most peculiar international borders. Here, a short stroll can take you in and out of a nation dozens of times. You can sip beer in one country and accidentally spill it into another. In some houses, the kitchen may be in one nation while […]
Earth Will Not Fall Into Darkness Next Week – But There Is An “Eclipse Of The Century” In 2027
If you have heard of a dramatic celestial spectacle or an apocalyptic scenario happening next week, let us reassure you that it won’t happen. Our entire planet is not going to be plunged into darkness for 6 minutes next Saturday, despite online claims. The end of our world, engulfed by the fiery plasma of an […]
850,000-Year-Old Remains Suggest Prehistoric Child Was Decapitated And Eaten By Its Own Kind
Warning: This is a grisly one. Around 850,000 years ago, a small child belonging to a now extinct human species was decapitated and processed for food, according to new archaeological finds in northern Spain. The specimen, a tiny vertebra, belonged to a two- to four-year-old member of the archaic human species known as Homo antecessor, […]
How To Watch The ISS As It Crosses The US Night Sky In The Next Few Days
Summer nights are great for watching the sky. The best meteor shower of the year has started, most of the world will get to see a lunar eclipse soon, and even if you live in a city with light pollution, you can still catch the International Space Station (ISS) as it passes overhead. Humans have […]
“Robo-Bunnies” Are Florida’s Newest Weapon Against Python Invaders
How do you stop an invasive species from taking over an ecosystem and decimating the local species that live there? Well, if it’s Florida, you use a vibrating robot bunny. “These things […] may sound a little crazy,” admitted Robert McCleery, a professor at the University of Florida’s Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department. But, he […]