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The 8 most controversial science stories of 2024
From a piece of cloth that may have belonged to Alexander the Great to an image of our galaxy's central black hole, here's our pick of controversial science stories in 2024.
Middle children are more agreeable, humble and honest than siblings, new study suggests. The baby of the family would like a word.
A new study finds that middle kids and kids from larger families are more agreeable, honest and humble than younger and older kids or kids from smaller families, but the results contradict other research on the topic.
Conspiracy theory quiz: Test your knowledge of unfounded beliefs, from flat Earth to lizard people
Quiz How much do you know about conspiracy theories? Take our science quiz to find out.
What are 'attachment styles,' and is there science to back them up?
Attachment styles are real, but there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work.
24 brain networks kick in when you watch movies, study finds
Researchers created the most detailed map of the brain's functional networks using data from people watching movies, including "Inception," "Home Alone" and "Erin Brokovich."
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How many weeks are there in a year?
We take our timekeeping rules for granted, but the history of these rules is long and complex.
How many nuclear bombs have been used?
The first nuclear bomb test, conducted in 1945, set off an international arms race that included nuclear testing. But how many nuclear bombs have been detonated during tests and in active war?
