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Science has a way of getting inside our heads — especially when it comes to the powers of the mind. Author and neurologist Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa recommends three brilliant brain-teasing books.

Fairy tales — those stories of princes and princesses, spells and magic — have sparked kids' imaginations for centuries. But author John Baxter suggests a very different kind of fiction to get young synapses firing: He recommends three tales filled with creepy characters you're sure to love.

In the golden age of flight, pilots reveled in the magic of lonely nights aloft and suffered the perils of stormy skies. Author Gregory Crouch recommends three books that describe these harrowing aero-adventures. Do you remember the first time you flew? Tell us your story in the comments.

Love is messy and complicated. But author and psychologist Harriet Lerner recommends three books that can help. They offer advice for keeping a relationship healthy, thoughtful and mature. Is there a book that has helped your relationship? Tell us about it in the comments.

They have the technology. Now they need the money. The Science Museum has launched a Kickstarter campaign to rebuild Eric, who wowed audiences after he was created in 1928 — and then vanished.

Trailblazing driver Paula Murphy has died. From driving a jet car across the Utah desert to racing nitro-powered cars on the drag strip, Murphy made a name for herself in a sport dominated by men.

Flaco escaped from the Central Park Zoo in February and has stayed in the Central Park area since, until he was seen in the East Village on Monday. He faces new dangers outside of the park.

Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, thousands of Palestinian residents have been displaced, and many have fled Gaza.

The 30,000-square-foot Picklr space that's scheduled to open in the fall in Normal will feature nine outdoor-style courts, a private event space and a pro shop.

Spain is struggling with a years-long drought. In tourist-centric Barcelona, locals are worried visitors aren't taking it seriously.