Why Do We Cry? Find Out More In Issue 42 Of CURIOUS – Out Now

Issue 42 (January 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.

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In This Issue…

OUR COVER STORY: Why Do We Cry?

Are humans the only species to shed tears of emotion? 

DEEP DIVE: What Would Happen If We Ate Like Our Ancestors?

Do social media influencers even know what the original paleo diet was?

WE HAVE QUESTIONS: Where Is The Human Heart Located?

Think it’s on the left? You’re almost right.

WHERE ON EARTH: Paint Mines Interpretive Park

One of the few places on Earth where, if you forget your paints, the land provides.

Exclusive: Meet authors Dr Virginia Shepherd and Dr Charles Brau and read an excerpt from their new book Beyond The Genius: Novel Stories Of Passion And Controversy In Science.

Plus: News, diary dates, what to see, watch, and read this month, and much more.