Issue 22 (May 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.

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In This Issue…

OUR COVER STORY: What Happens In A Nuclear Blast?

The nuclear weapons of today are much more powerful than those of WW2 – what would it look like if they went off?

DEEP DIVE: "Brain Food" – Is There Anything To It?

Can we use our diet to give the brain a boost? And if so, how?

WE HAVE QUESTIONS: The Biggest Wild Goose Is… Poisonous?

Revelations of a comedy-nature podcast.

WHERE ON EARTH: Raja Ampat: "The Last Paradise On Earth"

The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat is home to all sorts of natural wonders: from walking sharks and “goth” rays to rare colorful orchids.

Exclusive: Meet Author Professor Chris French and read an excerpt from his new book The Science of Weird Shit.

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