Andrew Curry
Contributing correspondent for Science who reports on archaeology and wrote the feature about the Neolithic farmers and mass graves discussed in this episode.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 33min
A headless mystery, and a deep dive on dog research
Andrew Curry, a contributing correspondent for Science, dives into the eerie mystery behind Europe’s ancient Neolithic farmers who vanished, leaving behind mass graves with headless bodies. He explores their rapid cultural collapse and surprising archaeological findings. Meanwhile, Sacha Vignieri, Life Sciences editor, shares intriguing insights on dog research, including their co-evolution with humans and distinct morphological traits. They discuss how breeding affects behavior and health, emphasizing the complex bond between dogs and humans through history.
Jun 26, 2025 • 45min
Will your family turn you into a chatbot after you die? Plus, synthetic squid skin, and the sway of matriarchs in ancient Anatolia
Andrew Curry, a contributing correspondent specializing in ancient DNA, explores maternal kinship in Neolithic Çatalhöyük, revealing intriguing gender dynamics in early societies. Georgii Bogdanov discusses innovative synthetic squid skin that changes color, mimicking natural adaptations for future tech applications. Tamara Kneese dives into the ethics of digital legacies, pondering whether families might turn their deceased loved ones into chatbots, highlighting the cultural implications of our digital footprints and memorialization in the tech age.
May 1, 2025 • 32min
Tales from an Italian crypt, and the science behind ‘dad bods’
Andrew Curry, a Contributing Correspondent for News from Science, shares his fascinating exploration of 17th-century crypts in Italy, where researchers are uncovering secrets about the health and diets of Milan’s working poor through ancient remains. Annabelle Wong, an associate professor in molecular and cellular endocrinology, discusses her groundbreaking research on how specific progenitor cells contribute to fat gain in middle age, offering insights into the science behind the 'dad bod' phenomenon. It's a blend of history and biology that reveals how our bodies change over time.
