Fringe Science

A Fringe Conspiracy Theory, Fostered Online, Is Refashioned by the G.O.P.

The belief in replacement theory fueled the right-wing rally in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017 that erupted in violence. Credit: Edu Bayer for The New York TimesSome right-wing politicians and commentators have embraced the replacement theory espoused by the suspect in the Buffalo massacre.Mass shootings and replacement theoryInside a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, a white man...

Are Telekinetic abilities the next step in human evolution?

The human mind is an amazing entity; thanks to its 100 billion neurons, we are able to walk, talk, create, think, and grow, among countless other things. Humanity, on the other hand, motivates us to strive for more, push the limits of our cognitive capacity, and learn novel abilities. Telekinesis, which enables us to...

Investigators from the United States Navy Discuss “Whether Cold Fusion or Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions”

After more than three decades of simmering debate in specialized physics groups and cutting-edge research communities, the debate over cold fusion (also known as low-energy nuclear reactions or LENRs) refuses to die. From another present, ardent supporters have lacked the consistent, reproducible findings and theoretical basis that general acceptance requires. On the other hand,...