Scientists uncover surprisingly consistent pattern of scholarly curiosity throughout history

A sweeping new study of thousands of historical scholars suggests that human curiosity may follow a universal blueprint. Across centuries and civilizations, intellectual interests appear to cluster in surprisingly consistent ways—hinting at deep patterns in how we seek knowledge.

​A sweeping new study of thousands of historical scholars suggests that human curiosity may follow a universal blueprint. Across centuries and civilizations, intellectual interests appear to cluster in surprisingly consistent ways—hinting at deep patterns in how we seek knowledge.