Issue 38 (September 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.
The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content. In This Issue… Some drugs could benefit from microgravity manufacturing, but is that realistic? From tickling rats to giggling dolphins, what do we know so far about humor in the animal kingdom? And how do we know? Celestial secrets lie within the world’s largest Buddhist temple, located in Java, Indonesia. Plus: News, diary dates, what to see, watch, and read this month, and much more.Read Issue 38 of our digital magazine now by clicking below! Use the arrows to navigate or download the PDF for easy access.
OUR COVER STORY: Are Space-Made Medicines The Future?
DEEP DIVE: Do Animals Have A Sense Of Humor?
WE HAVE QUESTIONS: What Do Other Worlds Smell Like?
WHERE ON EARTH: Borobudur: A Universe In Three Dimensions
Exclusive: Meet author Dr Dean Lomax and read an excerpt from his new book The Secret Lives Of Dinosaurs.