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Black and white photo of wooden attic with cathedral-type windows and metal folding chair in center. — Are ghosts real? One difficulty in scientifically evaluating is ghost are real is the surprisingly wide variety of phenomena attributed to ghosts.

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Scientific consensus shows race is a human invention, not biological reality

By John P. Jackson, Jr. published 13 April 25

Opinion An executive order critiques the idea that race is a human invention. But that's exactly what modern science supports.

Opinion

Best Lego sets for adults 2025: Science, nature & engineering sets for curious minds

By Kim Snaith last updated 13 March 25

From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US

By Kristina Killgrove, Nicoletta Lanese published 8 March 25

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Human Behavior

What counts as a phobia?

By Stephanie Pappas published 4 March 25

Specific phobias are out-of-proportion fears to objects, animals or situations, and fortunately, they can be treated.

Human Behavior

Trump executive order calls mental health prescriptions a 'threat' — why?

By Megha Satyanarayana published 25 February 25

A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges

Psychology

30 amazing women in science and math

By Tom Garlinghouse, Live Science Staff last updated 11 February 25

From the first woman to win a Nobel Prize to the discoverer of jumping genes, here are some of the women who have made major contributions to science and mathematics.

Human Behavior

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Fake studies are slowing lifesaving medical research — all while fraudsters are getting rich, investigation reveals

By Frederik Joelving, Cyril Labbé, Guillaume Cabanac published 1 February 25

Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research

Human Behavior

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Commenting on Live Science articles

By Alexander McNamara published 31 January 25

We’re launching a commenting system on our site — here’s how to join the conversation on Live Science.

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Parents really do have favorites, study suggests

By Emily Cooke published 17 January 25

Parents are more likely to favor daughters and more-agreeable children, new research suggests, although the findings may only apply to people from certain demographics.

Human Behavior