During a friend's watch party for the 2024 Summer Olympics, my gaze diverted momentarily from the sports spectacle to the wood console the TV stood on. I wasn't admiring the handiwork; rather I ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. What happens when imagination meets perception, and ordinary objects come alive? We explore the science of pareidolia. Summary: Our minds are wired to ...

While circling Mars in 1976, NASA’s Viking 1 spacecraft took pictures of its surface. One image created quite a bit of controversy: It’s impossible not to immediately see the pattern on the image.

Life’s challenges often appear to pile up at once. A series of unfortunate events—a lousy breakup followed by an illness, or a car breakdown coinciding with financial troubles—can feel overwhelming.