Ghosts
Here’s everything science has to say about ghosts, from spooky unexplained phenomena, to debunked mysteries, to why we want to believe, to tales of the most haunted places.
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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"?
By Patrick Pester Published
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Are ghosts real?Opinion One difficulty in scientifically evaluating is ghost are real is the surprisingly wide variety of phenomena attributed to ghosts.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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Science of the Paranormal: Can You Trust Your Own Mind?A trip through the scientific research into paranormal experiences leads directly to the human brain.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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10 Ghost Stories That Will Haunt You for LifeBy Owen Jarus Last updated
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The Shady Science of Ghost HuntingGhost hunters use some very high-tech equipment and plenty of illogic. And somehow they fail to find what they seek. But of course, the hunt continues.
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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11 of the most haunted places in the USYou don’t need to believe in ghosts to enjoy a ghost story.
By Tom Metcalfe Last updated
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Top 10 most famous ghostsGhosts are some of the most common figures of horror and morality tales in our history, but which ones stand out as the most significant?
By Benjamin Radford Last updated
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'Spirit mirror' used by 16th-century occultist John Dee came from the Aztec EmpireMathematician and astrologer John Dee, a confidant of England's Queen Elizabeth I, was also an avid occultist and allegedly used this obsidian mirror to talk to spirits.
By Mindy Weisberger Last updated
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Astronomers capture strange image of 'dancing ghosts' in the night skyScientists think they know the origin of the image, but they’re still baffled by its bizarre shape.
By Ben Turner Published
