Paranormal

Paranormal denotes experiences that are outside the norm and beyond scientific explanation. Even so, these events, from supernatural phenomena to extrasensory perception to ghosts, aliens and UFOs, take on a life of their own in pop culture. That’s where Live Science comes in: Our reporters dig into the latest paranormal news to debunk and even explain the science of what's really causing the seemingly supernatural.

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Bits of Famous, Lost (and Fake) 'Flying Saucer' Turn Up in British Science Museum

February 16, 2018 | Article

The flying saucer's copper bottom was covered in hieroglyphics, very much like the saucer discovered in Roswell, New Mexico.
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The Evil Eye: A Closer Look

July 27, 2017 | Reference

The evil eye is a specific type of magical curse. It is believed to cause harm, illness and even death.
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Trump Meets Orb: 5 Interesting Facts About Crystal Balls

May 22, 2017 | Article

From their origins with the Druids to their modern manufacture, here are five facts about crystal balls.
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13 Famous People Who Believe in Aliens

May 19, 2017 | Countdown

From pop stars to actors to politicians, here are some famous people think E.T. is out there.
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Does Your 'Self' Have a Soul?

October 16, 2016 | Article

Most religions claim that there is more to the self than the brain. The traditional understanding is that human sentience and selfhood are conveyed via some kind of nonphysical substance, often called a "soul."
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Can Your 'Self' Survive Death?

September 20, 2016 | Article

Big thinkers discuss the definition of a self and what that means for death, the demise of the body and the destruction of the brain. Can the self survive? And could your self be uploaded into another brain, even a nonbiological one?
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Spooky Sites: 7 of the Most Haunted Places in the United States

August 31, 2016 | Countdown

You don’t need to believe in ghosts to enjoy a ghost story.
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Spooky! Top 10 Unexplained Phenomena

March 24, 2016 | Countdown

Science is powerful, but it cannot explain everything. And in the vacuum of facts, some strange ideas develop.
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Science of the Paranormal: Can You Trust Your Own Mind?

October 30, 2015 | Article

A trip through the scientific research into paranormal experiences leads directly to the human brain.
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Mongolian Death Worm: Elusive Legend of the Gobi Desert

June 21, 2014 | Reference

The Mongolian Death Worm is said to be a large creature with spikes and acidic spit.
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