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Here’s everything science has to say about ghosts, from spooky unexplained phenomena, to debunked mysteries, to why we want to believe.

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Granny-Groping Ghost Explained by Psychology

By Benjamin Radford

A British woman who says she was groped by a ghost was probably actually experiencing a mental phenomenon.

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Fake Ghost Photos Haunt Real Ghost Researchers

By Benjamin Radford

Phone apps that add fake ghosts to photos make it harder to prove that ghosts exist.

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Halloween's Top 10 Scary Creatures

By Live Science Staff

From ghosts and goblins to vampires and werewolves, we've rounded up the top 10 scariest stars of Halloween.

Paranormal beliefs are common among Americans, according to recent polls. Today's GoFigure infographic breaks down the stats.

Americans' Beliefs in Paranormal Phenomena (Infographic)

By Live Science Staff

Paranormal beliefs are common among Americans, according to recent polls. Today's GoFigure infographic breaks down the stats.

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Why Ghosts Are Spooked by HD Camera

By Benjamin Radford

With an HD camera in every cellphone, why are photos of ghosts still blurry?

Bogus English Ghost Video Goes Viral

By Benjamin Radford

Real or real fake? A family in England claims it has video evidence of a ghost. URL: English-ghost-video-hoax-fake

Virgin Mary Makes Trio of Holiday Appearances

By Benjamin Radford

The Virgin Mary has apparently had a busy holiday season

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Here to Hereafter: Can Psychics Really Talk to the Dead?

By Benjamin Radford

Does Matt Damon's as a psychic medium reflect reality?

Investigator Checks Out Haunted House For Sale

By Benjamin Radford

Josh Bond is offering a genuine haunted house for sale on eBay.

Scary Film 'Paranormal Activity' Is Disappointingly Normal

By Benjamin Radford

New film explores the paranormal in cinema verite style.

The Real Story Behind 'The Haunting in Connecticut'

By Benjamin Radford

The new film "The Haunting in Connecticut" tells the story of the Snedeker family.

Why Obama's Hotel Is Haunted

By Benjamin Radford

The Hay-Adams Hotel is said to be haunted by Marian Adams. But there's a problem with this paranormal claim.

People Said to Believe in Aliens and Ghosts More Than God

By Robert Roy Britt

A new survey claims to have found more people believe in aliens and ghosts than in God.

The Real (and Frightening) Ghosts of the World

By Meredith F. Small

We, in Western culture, should think twice about how we fool with the image of a ghost.

Kansas Gym Ghost Mystery Solved

By Benjamin Radford

A recent surveillance video at Anytime Fitness depicted what many believe to be a ghost.

Monsters, Ghosts and Gods: Why We Believe

By Robert Roy Britt

People want to believe, and most simply can't help it.

Top 10 Most Famous Ghosts

Top 10 Most Famous Ghosts

By Benjamin Radford

Ghosts are both everywhere and nowhere. And they are famously elusive.

Frightening Trend: Ghost Tourism Booms

By Benjamin Radford

The latest attractions in some cities are ones that are dead.

Ghost Stories Haunt American Culture

By Benjamin Radford

'Poltergeist' shaped public views of real-life ghosts.

EXCLUSIVE: Courthouse 'Ghost' Video Mystery Solved

By Benjamin Radford

LiveScience columnist Ben Radford duplicates the video to crack the case.