异能是指人类超出常规感知和能力范围的非凡能力或天赋。它们可以以各种形式存在，如超感知、心灵感应、透视未来、读心术、控制元素等。异能通常被认为是与科学不能解释或理解的现象相关的。
虽然异能在科学界尚未得到确认和证实，但在文化和娱乐中，异能经常成为各种故事、电影和小说的核心元素。人们对于超凡能力的探索和想象也促使科学界对这些现象进行研究和讨论。
关于异能的正式科学论文和文献：
1. Parapsychology: Research on paranormal phenomena, including extrasensory perception (ESP), telepathy, psychokinesis, and remote viewing. Some prominent parapsychology journals are "Journal of Parapsychology" and "European Journal of Parapsychology".
2. Consciousness Studies: Investigation of altered states of consciousness, unexplained phenomena, and mind-body interactions. Journals such as "Journal of Consciousness Studies" and "Journal of Transpersonal Psychology" may cover related topics.
3. Psychology: Some research within psychology explores phenomena that might be seen as related to certain aspects of "superpowers," such as hypnosis, placebo effects, and extraordinary cognitive abilities. Scholarly journals like "Psychological Bulletin" and "Psychological Review" often publish relevant studies.