The things of nightmares have arrived in the Inland Northwest. Thankfully, those who study them were already lying in wait. All across Spokane this week, Jason Voorhees terrorized teen campers, a ...

Ever felt your heart race during a horror movie or found yourself covered in goosebumps while walking through a creepy, dark alley? Well, you’re not alone. Fear is one of the most universal and primal ...

“Fear can freeze us in place, push us to fight or flee, or even drive us to seek comfort in others,” said Ashley Reno, Psy.D., associate professor and chief psychologist in the University of Alabama ...

WASHINGTON — Science is getting a grip on people's fears. As Americans revel in all things scary on Halloween, scientists say they now know better what's going on inside our brains when a ghost jumps ...

Fear is instilled in all of us, but in vastly different ways at vastly different times. There’s no one universal phobia, but let’s explore the science of scares. * First, the process. Like most ...

A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Doctor Stephanie Jett with Georgia College's Department of Psychological Science has never been a fan of dolls. She says, like many people, that fear started in childhood with her ...

SEATTLE — From Fear to Fascination. That's the name of a new exhibit at the freshly-revamped Pacific Science Center that's focused on spiders. The exhibit challenges common misconceptions and explores ...