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Parallel Worlds Could Explain Wacky Quantum Physics
November 19, 2014 | ArticleA new theory that interactions between parallel universes could explain all quantum behavior is gaining traction among physicists.
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World's Deadliest Spiders a Toxic Myth?
November 18, 2014 | ArticleEven though deadly spider bites are regular fodder for scare stories, spider experts say it's actually quite rare for anyone to suffer serious injuries from the world's deadliest spiders.
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Not Particles, But Chunks: Dark Matter Gets Stranger
November 13, 2014 | ArticleThe mysterious matter called dark matter may not be made of tiny particles, as most scientists believe, but instead may consist of chunks as large as an asteroid, researchers say.
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11 Odd Facts About 'Magic' Mushrooms
November 11, 2014 | CountdownPsilocybin, or "magic," mushrooms are a controlled substance with hallucinogenic effects. Recently, however, researchers have been studying this fungus as a potential mental health treatment. Here are 11 strange facts about "'shrooms."
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Why a Physics Revolution Might Be on Its Way
November 09, 2014 | ArticlePhysicist Nami Arkani-Hamed gave a live lecture on the future of physics research and predicted that a revolution in the field is on its way.
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Famed Physicist Talks Quantum Mechanics and Space-Time: How to Watch Live
November 06, 2014 | ArticlePhysicist Nima Arkani-Hamed will give a live lecture on recent quantum mechanics research and the evolving understanding of space-time at the Perimeter Institute on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET.
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Casting Out Demons: Pope Francis Declares Support for Exorcisms
October 31, 2014 | ArticleWhile exorcisms, in which demonic spirits are driven out of a supposedly possessed person, may seem a dark practice relevant only on TV screens, they have long been recognized by the Catholic Church and several religions.
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Zombies! Your Complete Guide to the Attack of the Dead (Infographic)
October 31, 2014 | InfographicFacts about the zombie phenomenon in pop culture, movies and gaming.
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Brraaiins! How Zombies Overran Pop Culture
October 31, 2014 | ArticleThe notion of zombies dates back at least 400 years, but today's walking dead are thoroughly modern monsters, created by open-source collaboration. Here's how zombies have evolved.
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10 Ghost Stories That Will Haunt You for Life
October 29, 2014 | CountdownFrom the haunted Tower of London to the story that inspired "The Exorcist" and the rattling tale of Lady Dorothy's apparition spooking the 300-year-old Raynham Hall, ghost stories have been told since ancient times and are a staple of Halloween.
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