We often talk about science as if it were a purely logical enterprise. Yet, the way we ask questions—and even the kind of questions we think matter—is shaped by something far older than the scientific ...

The idea of a 'sixth sense' has long fascinated humans, often associated with gut feelings, instinctive warnings, or an unexplained ability to sense danger. While traditionally linked to the ...

Across nine online experiments, the researchers presented nearly 6,700 participants with explanations of scientific phenomena that varied by quality (whether the explanation was circular, meaning that ...

People all over the world believe they've seen or heard a ghost, but there's no scientific evidence for spirits, hauntings or the paranormal. So what's behind these "encounters"? When you purchase ...

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When the unexplained happens, it's easy to let your imagination run wild with thoughts of ghosts, UFOs, and mysterious creatures lurking in the shadows. But before you dive headfirst into the ...

The question of whether science and religion are at odds or generally compatible has long been a topic of interest to philosophers, theologians and scientists, among others. In the Religious Landscape ...

A multi-institutional team of environmental scientists and physical limnologists has found a scientific explanation for Jesus' "miraculous catch of fish" that does not involve miracles. The research ...