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How wealthy UFO fans helped fuel fringe beliefs
By Keith Kloor published
There is a long U.S. legacy of plutocrat-funded pseudoscience. Congress just embraced it.
What is pareidolia?
By Tia Ghose last updated
Pareidolia is the phenomenon in which people see faces or other patterns in ambiguous images, such as Jesus on toast or the man in the moon.
Hot weather could boost aggression — but only in certain conditions
By Stephanie Pappas published
Under some circumstances, people may become more aggressive when they're overheated. But other decision-making doesn't seem to be affected.
The biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years is about to begin
By Patrick Pester published
A visitor attraction in Scotland is enlisting the help of volunteers to search for Nessie, but it's unlikely to yield a monster discovery.
190 years after Darwin, 2-year expedition launches to retrace his voyage around the world
By Harry Baker published
The team of researchers and conservationists will collect scientific data, while also training the next generation of environmentalists.
Best Lego sets for adults 2024: Science, nature & engineering sets for curious minds
By Kimberley Snaith last updated
From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.
Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse review
By Kimberley Snaith published
Lego The Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse is both an impressive piece of Lego engineering, and one of the most visually stunning pieces they've ever made.
What happens when a nuclear bomb explodes?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
When a nuclear bomb goes off, the blast is only the beginning.
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