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Conspiracy theory quiz: Test your knowledge of unfounded beliefs, from flat Earth to lizard people
By Lydia Smith published
Quiz How much do you know about conspiracy theories? Take our science quiz to find out.

38 best science books for kids and young adults
By Ben Biggs last updated
Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.

What are 'attachment styles,' and is there science to back them up?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Attachment styles are real, but there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work.

24 brain networks kick in when you watch movies, study finds
By Jennifer Zieba published
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."

Content funding on Live Science
By Alexander McNamara published
How we fund the content that you read on Live Science.

How many weeks are there in a year?
By Richard Pallardy published
We take our timekeeping rules for granted, but the history of these rules is long and complex.

How many nuclear bombs have been used?
By Sierra Bouchér published
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'?
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"?
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