Spooky Science: Dissecting the Mysteries of Ghosts, Cryptids, Aliens, and Other Oddities

Ankney, Meagan

ISBN 10: 1577154797 / ISBN 13: 9781577154792

Published by Wellfleet Press, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spooky Science: Dissecting the Mysteries of Ghosts, Cryptids, Aliens, and Other Oddities
• Publisher: Wellfleet Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1577154797
• ISBN 13: 9781577154792
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Join the Spooky Science Sisters for an exhilarating journey through the enigmatic realm of the supernatural and the intriguing science that lurks beneath.

Spooky Science introduces you to the whimsical yet meticulously researched investigations of the renowned Spooky Science Sisters, Meagan Ankney and Paige Miller. On their quest to demystify the paranormal world, they examine the science behind mysteries like ghostly apparitions, legendary cryptids, and spine-chilling haunted places. From deciphering the peculiar electromagnetic fields that lead to ghostly apparitions to uncovering the origins of mythical creatures, no enigma is too daunting for these tenacious sisters. Filled with historical anecdotes, scientific research, and a dash of sisterly banter, this rollercoaster of thrills, and scientific enlightenment, will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the paranormal.

As the sisters debunk things like popular ghost-hunting equipment, they provide valuable insights into the scientific principles at play—with an emphasis on scientific concepts in physics, chemistry, weather, and biology—separating fact from fiction in a refreshingly straightforward way. Through their signature blend of family-friendly humor and scientific accuracy, these spirited sisters offer a fresh perspective on:

• Ghosts
• Vampires
• Mothman
• Bloody Mary
• Aliens
• and more!

Whether you’re a seasoned skeptic or an avid believer in the paranormal, Spooky Science is an engaging and educational exploration of the unexplained that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the thrilling world of spooky science. From hauntings to extraterrestrials to the Bermuda Triangle, put on your critical thinking caps and join the Spooky Science Sisters in unraveling the secrets behind the most bewitching mysteries of our time.

About the Author

Meagan Ankney is a geologist by training, a chemist by trade, and a life-long Halloween enthusiast.  In 2020, she took her love for all things spooky and her passion for science communication to the podcasting world, when she founded the Spooky Science Sisters podcast with her ride-or-die sister-in-law, Paige Miller. When she isn’t podcasting, making spooky science videos for social media, or writing, Meagan enjoys playing cozy games, reading fantasy novels, and exploring her home state of Wisconsin with her husband and daughter.

Paige Miller, a chemist by training, spends her time working as a safety professional and EHS graduate student. A lover of Halloween and horror since childhood, Paige enthusiastically joined her sister-in-law, Meagan Ankney as the co-host of the Spooky Science Sisters podcast. Paige works and writes out of Wisconsin. Her free time is spent playing with her dog and exploring the great outdoors with her husband.