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24 brain networks kick in when you watch movies, study finds
Researchers created the most detailed map of the brain's functional networks using data from people watching movies, including "Inception," "Home Alone" and "Erin Brokovich."
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How many weeks are there in a year?
We take our timekeeping rules for granted, but the history of these rules is long and complex.
How many nuclear bombs have been used?
The first nuclear bomb test, conducted in 1945, set off an international arms race that included nuclear testing. But how many nuclear bombs have been detonated during tests and in active war?
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"?
Do you know your meteor showers from your massive millipedes?
Science news quiz It's been a busy week in science news. Can you get all the questions right in our quiz?
You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.
A lost Biblical tree and a memory crystal that could 'survive to the end of the universe'
Science news this week Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword
Science news this week Sept. 21, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky'
A new analysis of the brushstrokes and colors in Vincent van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night reveals a striking similarity to "hidden turbulence" in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the iconic artist had a surprisingly detailed understanding of natural processes.
