While most Canadians trust science, half of us also believe in unexplained phenomena.
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Though paranormal theories are at odds with modern science, adherents have often tried to prove their beliefs with sciencelike methods.
It is deeply connected to sleep paralysis but that can’t explain everything.
We’ve spent ages learning about the people who think they’ve come from another planet, so you don’t have to.
A sociologist unpacks how common superstitions like fear of 13 can gain steam.
Numerology ties in with how our brains work, but that doesn’t mean its claims make sense.
A recent statement about “unidentified aerial phenomena” from the Pentagon has provoked surprisingly little public response.
The internet has allowed pseudoscience to flourish. Artificial intelligence could help steer people away from the bad information.
From Strictly Come Dancing to the Tour de France ‘curses’ have rational explanations. Here, psychologists discuss why belief in them persists.
Sleep paralysis and exploding head syndrome can help explain things that go bump in the night.
Crop circles are global phenomena gaining attention as paranormal culture becomes mainstream, along with a hybrid approach that emulates scientific investigation.
People with paranormal beliefs often experience social rejection. But for those at risk of psychosis, support is important for prevention.
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