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What's the scientific explanation for 'ghost encounters'?
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"?
This 180-year-old graffiti scribble was actually an equation that changed the history of mathematics
A photograph of the arched stone bridge that William Rowan Hamilton scratched his equation into.
17,000-year-old remains of blue-eyed baby boy unearthed in Italy
The well-preserved remains of a baby boy who died 17,000 years ago in what is now Italy reveal that he had blue eyes, dark skin and curly hair.
How do people die of the flu?
Severe flu infections can lead to a range of deadly complications, especially in people whose immune systems are compromised by age or disease.
Watch bioluminescent algal blooms trigger electric-blue waves off San Diego coast in stunning new footage
Mesmerizing footage from a new PBS Nature show captures the bioluminescent beauty of brilliant blue waves crashing along San Diego's coast.
'Cryptic terrain' and dark dust surrounds Mars' icy south pole, new photos reveal
"Some of these features are surprisingly dark compared with their icy surroundings, earning their nickname of 'cryptic terrain.'"
Potential health hazards of cryptocurrency mines laid bare by scientists
Anecdotal reports suggest that cryptocurrency mines can have harmful knock-on effects on people's health, but the true scale of the problem is still unknown.
Conspiracy theory that Hurricane Milton was 'engineered' explained by psychologists
When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.
How a catastrophic volcanic eruption on the North Korea border created 'Heaven Lake'
More than a thousand years ago, Heaven Lake flooded the surrounding area when the Changbaishan-Tianchi volcano, on the border between China and North Korea, erupted.
Carlsbad Caverns: New Mexico's otherworldly caves with gypsum flowers and 'soda straws' dangling from the ceiling
Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southeastern New Mexico is home to 119 known caves, including North America's largest cave chamber, the Big Room.
Chinese scientists build fastest humanoid robot in the world — it can run at 8 mph
The STAR1 robot can reach a top speed of 8 mph with the added help of a pair of sneakers.
Which came first: viruses or bacteria?
Viruses and bacteria have been around for billions of years, but which came first?
Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire's frontlines
A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a hoard of nearly 3,000 Roman-era coins in an unusual place — north of the empire's defensive lines.
How long is the flu contagious?
Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of thumb for when it's safe to return to work or school.
The Milky Way could be part of a much larger 'cosmic neighborhood' than we realized, challenging our understanding of the universe
A probabilistic new map of the universe surrounding the Milky Way reveals that our galaxy is likely part of an even larger "basin of attraction" than we previously assumed.
Future 6G data speeds could hit 1 Tbps — up to 10,000 times faster than 5G — after transmission breakthrough
Scientists combined two existing wireless technologies — high-speed electronics and millimeter wave photonics — for the first time to achieve record-breaking wireless data transmission speeds.
NASA finds signs of hellish, lava-covered 'exomoon' circling an alien world — and it could meet a 'destructive end'
A new analysis of a peculiar metallic cloud surrounding the exoplanet WASP-49 b provides further evidence that it may have been birthed by a volcanic satellite, which may become the first officially recognized "exomoon."
Spatulas and takeout containers made from recycled black plastic may carry flame retardants
New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.
