Stan Gordon to discuss UFO and Bigfoot research at Ligonier Museum
Stan Gordon, a resident of Greensburg, has chronicled reported encounters in the area with UFOs, Bigfoot and other strange phenomena for 60 years.
He will provide insight into his study of these topics in presentations over three…
The Rhine will offer professional parapsychology courses and certificate programs
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The Rhine Education Center in Durham, North Carolina, has announced that winter online courses will be offered in parapsychology. Professional parapsychology courses begin in…
Are the causes normal, symptoms and more
When a person has heart palpitations, they may notice that their heartbeat is not feeling well. Often times, heart palpitations are not serious, but they can indicate a condition that requires medical attention. People are usually unaware…
5 ways to help a man feel wanted
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Whether it's opening the car door, buying flowers for a birthday, or initiating sexual activity, traditional sexual scripts and gender norms in our society consistently and…
Paranormal research at Shepton Mallet Prison: People will be locked in cells and could be hit by a…
Reading about paranormal activity is one thing, but here you can EXPERIENCE it yourself. The Wiltshire Paranormal Research Society will investigate the UK's most haunted prison and you can go. Gary is one of the members of the Research!-->…
The art of excuse
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We have all met people who never apologize, who proudly tell you that their families have a reputation for no apologies that stretches back generations. This tough stance is…
The art of excuse
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We have all met people who never apologize, who proudly tell you that their families have a reputation for no apologies that stretches back generations. This tough stance is…
Why Some People Will Never Admit They Were Wrong
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We all make mistakes, and we do so on a regular basis. Some errors are small, such as “No, we don't need to stop at the store; there is plenty of milk left for breakfast. Some are…
How to say no like a boss
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We all said yes when we knew better, and most of the time the impact is as insignificant as eating an appetizer just to be polite. But sometimes the impact is life…
All-female Raleigh-based paranormal research team highlighted on cable show
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) - The Raleigh-based research team The Association of Paranormal Study will be featured in Travel Channel's "Scariest Places in America".The team is a rarity - made up of all paranormal researchers.In the episode "Cursed…
Common “New Age” Beliefs Among Religious and Non-Religious Americans
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Most American adults identify as Christians. But many Christians also have what are sometimes called "New Age" beliefs - including belief in reincarnation, astrology, mediums, and the presence of spiritual…
Research finds low levels of adult literacy in West Virginia
According to a study by the United States Department of Education, 32 million adults in the United States have below basic reading levels, but what does this mean for the state of West Virginia?
According to the Literacy…
One-Way vs Two-Way ANOVA: Differences, Assumptions, and Assumptions
A key statistical test in research fields such as biology, economics and psychology, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) is very useful for analyzing data sets. It allows comparisons to be made between three or more groups of data.…
Monogamy versus non-monogamy: who is more sexually satisfied
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We laugh when Madeline Kahn, as Mrs. White in the movie Index, says, "Life after death is as unlikely as sex after…
What dreams can tell you about your mental health
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Dreams have long captivated the interest of experimental psychologists, and theories abound as to why they exist. Some claim that dreams are the result of random triggering of…
Happiness is a practice, not a destination
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There has been a lot of research on happiness and subjective well-being over the past 50 years – it seems everyone is out to figure out the exact formula for joy. Although there…
Inside the Hinckley Haunted Antiquities Paranormal Research Center
A paranormal research center to investigate haunted antiques opens in Hinckley next weekend - and it is believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. The Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Center will open to the public on Saturday!-->…
When scientific hypotheses don’t come true
The team's first study was not wrong; viruses cooperate in the cells of the laboratory. But the second question is usually the most difficult, the researchers said.
“There are obviously a lot of differences between viruses that grow…
Fact Check: Are Your People Skills As Good As You Think?
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You can think of yourself as a "sociable person" because you get really good vibes from those you interact with. Or, at least you think you do. What are people really saying…
Harvard epidemiologists x-ray: moderate to vigorous exercise
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On November 6, 2017, researchers from the Harvard University School of Public Health reported in the review Circulation that moderate to vigorous physical activity…
Durham Parapsychology Researchers Seek Study Participants
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Have you ever volunteered for a research study? If you are interested in participating in a research study, the Rhine Research Center in Durham is seeking participants for a study…
Secret government research into unexplained “phenomena”
New book tells the secret story of the federal government's long investigation into mental telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition - in defense. The author is with us.Apollo 14 Lunar Module Pilot Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell moves across the…
Revenge Psychology Is Driving Global Rejection of Establishment, Oxford Neuroscientist Says — Quartz
Donald Trump wouldn't be President of the United States without the votes of many, including Obamacare members and immigrants, who are likely to find themselves in a worse situation because of its policy. For some Democratic supporters,…
11 red flags of gaslighting in a relationship
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Gaslighting is a tactic in which a person or entity, in order to gain more power, forces a victim to question their reality. It works much better than you think. Everyone is…
Files released reveal CIA interest in Scottish paranormal research
The articles also include reported UFO sightings and invisible ink recipes.Almost 930,000 files containing around 13 million pages are available after a long freedom of information campaign.The files include spoon-folding experiments at the…
N. Oregon Coast Shipwrecks and Rivers Subjects of Nature Events
N. Oregon Coast Wrecks and Rivers Subjects of Nature Events
Posted 01/18/2017 at 19:23 PDT - Updated 01/18/2017 at 19:33 PDT By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff
(Seaside, Oregon) - The story of the shipwrecks on the…
Are people really changing? | Psychology today
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"Personality" is a word used to describe traits that are consistent over time and space. For example, we would expect a very outgoing person to be outgoing at home, at work, and at…
Decoding parapsychology: siddhis or simple tips?
Let's not fall prey to simple tricks and pseudo-scienceIn all of the above "psychic" phenomena, what we see is that even scholarly scientists can be trapped in their preferred bias-permitting worldview. It was no accident when crooks faked…
“The Life of Gortimer Gibbon in the Normal Street” confronts the difficult topics of…
The last season of The life of Gortimer Gibbon in the normal street- now streaming on Amazon Prime - starts on New Years Eve. Our eponymous hero decides to find something he's good at and, eventually, to become excellent. He chooses…
Parapsychology at Paradise Found – Pacific Standard
The Paradise Found Reading Room. (Photo: Max Ufberg)Amy begins our clairvoyance reading with a bombshell: "Right now I see these purple points of light, which I have never seen before," she said, her voice calm and easy. "There is!-->…
18% of Americans say they have seen a ghost
On Saturday nights, many American children will encounter costumed ghosts as they roam the streets in search of candy and other treats for Halloween. Before going to bed, to avoid nightmares, some parents may try to reassure their…
Paranormal Events: Anthracite Paranormal Research Group
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - It's Halloween, and we all think of ghouls, goblins, and ghosts, but some think of ghosts all year round, like ...
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - It's Halloween, and we all think of ghouls, goblins, and…
When did science give up studying the paranormal?
If you pay for the look a little dated official site of the Society for Psychical Research visit, you are greeted with a quote meant to make skeptics think: "I will not commit the fashionable stupidity of treating anything I cannot explain…
Movie Review – The Hollywood Reporter
Against the backdrop of a Spanish cinematographic climate currently dominated by mundane and "safe" comedies seeking to replicate the phenomenal and unexpected success of last year spanish affair, Requirements to be a normal…
Mental Health: What’s Normal, What’s Not
Mental Health: What's Normal, What's NotWhat is considered normal mental health? Patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can suggest when to seek help for yourself or someone you love.By the staff of the Mayo Clinic
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Psychology: The Truth About the Paranormal
Whitson's research, on the other hand, shows how easy it is for all of us to imagine strange happenings when we feel overwhelmed. Her latest experiment revealed that even priming someone with a sense of hope - normally seen as a positive…
What famous biopic topics would make ghosts the most boring?
Do you know what we are in dire need of lately? Famous ghosts! Having said that, I can think of at least five famous people whose spirits I would absolutely avoid. Sure, their life stories made for interesting films, but they would be…
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Parapsychology course explores the inexplicable
Students gain critical thinking and analytical skills in a new psychology course this fall examining topics such as psychic spies, ghosts, and fortune tellers.
Parapsychology: Science or Pseudoscience is a course that helps students…
20 scientific reasons to start meditating today
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Explore the Unknown – The New Indian Express
Paranormal activities have always been a part of folklore. Whether it's books or movies, the thrill of facing an unknown entity has always drawn crowds. In academia, there are people who are determined to explore…
Do you remember parapsychology? It is still under study – despite the contempt
By Glenn McDonaldDiscovery NewsIt seems like paranormal stories are popping up every day, and everywhere, in pop culture and the media. Weird news sites number in the hundreds, and there are TV shows dedicated to psychic abilities,…
Depressive realism | Psychology Today United Kingdom
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Our society is in the throes of a virtual epidemic of depression. The numbers are quite impressive. Over 20 percent of the American population will experience at least one episode of what we…