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Conspiracy theory quiz: Test your knowledge of unfounded beliefs, from flat Earth to lizard people
By Lydia Smith published
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?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Attachment styles are real, but there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work.

Content funding on Live Science
By Alexander McNamara published
How we fund the content that you read on Live Science.

How many weeks are there in a year?
By Richard Pallardy published
We take our timekeeping rules for granted, but the history of these rules is long and complex.

How many nuclear bombs have been used?
By Sierra Bouchér published
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?

At-home brain stimulation could be promising depression treatment, trial hints
By Emily Cooke published
A new trial suggests that at-home brain stimulation could potentially be a first-line treatment for depression. However, some experts are skeptical.

What's the scientific explanation for 'ghost encounters'?
By Patrick Pester published
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"?

Do you know your meteor showers from your massive millipedes?
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news quiz It's been a busy week in science news. Can you get all the questions right in our quiz?

You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
By Shannon Sauer-Zavala published
Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.

A lost Biblical tree and a memory crystal that could 'survive to the end of the universe'
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news this week Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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