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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.

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This issue's cover story: why is laughter contagious?

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Issue 29 (December 2024) 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 29 of our digital magazine now by clicking below! Use the arrows to navigate or download the PDF for easy access.

In This Issue…

OUR COVER STORY: Why Is Laughter Contagious?

Got the giggles and can’t contain it? Who – or what – is to blame? 

DEEP DIVE: Do Ancient Hangover Cures Still Stand Up?

‘Tis the season for merrymaking, so how best to protect yourself? Benjamin Taub puts himself in some ancient revelers’ shoes to find out.

WE HAVE QUESTIONS: Why Does Snow Sometimes Look Blue?

And when it becomes a problem.

WHERE ON EARTH: A Rainbow Swamp

Swamps usually evoke images of mushy green and brown, but in Virginia, an ecological cocktail creates a natural rainbow.

Exclusive: Meet Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston and read an excerpt from his new book The Future Loves You.

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


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