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'?
By Patrick Pester published
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"?
Are ghosts real?
By Benjamin Radford last updated
One difficulty in scientifically evaluating is ghost are real is the surprisingly wide variety of phenomena attributed to ghosts.
Science of the Paranormal: Can You Trust Your Own Mind?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
A trip through the scientific research into paranormal experiences leads directly to the human brain.
The Shady Science of Ghost Hunting
By Benjamin Radford last updated
Ghost 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.
11 of the most haunted places in the US
By Tom Metcalfe last updated
You don’t need to believe in ghosts to enjoy a ghost story.
Top 10 most famous ghosts
By Benjamin Radford, Jonathan Gordon last updated
Ghosts are some of the most common figures of horror and morality tales in our history, but which ones stand out as the most significant?
'Spirit mirror' used by 16th-century occultist John Dee came from the Aztec Empire
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Mathematician 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.
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