Very low-frequency sounds, which humans cannot hear but can lead to high stress hormone levels in the body, could be an explanation for “haunted” locations, a new study finds. Such sounds below 20 ...

There is something deeply unsettling about walking into a room and feeling, for no apparent reason, a creeping sense of dread. No flickering lights, no strange noises, nothing you can point to. Just a ...

Spooky season has come and gone, but those Halloween revelers who took in a haunted house during the season might just have boosted their immune systems by doing so, according to a new paper published ...

A new study suggests that low-frequency infrasound, inaudible to humans, can trigger stress responses and negative moods that people may mistake for paranormal activity. Researchers found participants ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you love haunted houses, you might actually have your brain to thank for it. CU Boulder scientists say the same brain circuit ...

Like haunted houses? Scientists do! That’s because they’re an excellent place to study how humans respond to – and even actively seek out... Why do we like haunted houses? The science behind why ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...