weird science

Among the important scientific discoveries made every year are some that reveal that the world is way weirder than we give it credit for. From bizarre biological quirks that cause demonic hallucinations, to sci-fi scenarios like brains piloting robots and full head transplants, here are the weirdest science stories of 2024.

Imagine waking up one day and seeing every face distorted into demonic proportions. That’s reality for patients with a rare condition called prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), and a unique case study has now given us a glimpse through their eyes.