Issue 46 (May 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: Do Other Animals Have Pets?
Humans love a fluffy (or scaly) companion, but are we the only ones?
DEEP DIVE: Can You Train Animals To Be Spies?
We investigate whether our furry friends can master the art of espionage.
WE HAVE QUESTIONS: What Is A Fossil?
Minerals? Bits of animal? Or something else?
WHERE ON EARTH: One Can Simply Walk Into Mordor
New Zealand’s newest volcano sits in a region famous in film and natural beauty.
Exclusive: Meet author Professor Steve Brusatte and read an excerpt from his new book The Story Of Birds: An Evolutionary History of the Dinosaurs That Live Among Us.
Plus: News, diary dates, what to see, watch, and read this month, and much more.



