parapsychology

  • ‘Ghosts’ Most Likely to Be Males Who’ve Died Violently

    ‘Ghosts’ Most Likely to Be Males Who’ve Died Violently2

    • July 29, 2015

    Dr. Erlendur Haraldsson, a psychologist at the University of Iceland,  has a new study on the reported cases of those who have had an encounter with  the undead. Out of 337 cases observed and investigated, the study finds that most of the ghostly apparitions are from males who had died in a violent manner. Dr.

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  • Psychological Phenomena in Dead People

    Psychological Phenomena in Dead People4

    • January 14, 2014

        I caught a very interesting post over at MindHacks about the Australian Journal of Parapsychology and its article on PTSD in murdered people. In other words, ghosts. Post-traumatic stress disorder in ghosts?  Why not? With a title like “Psychological phenomena in dead people: Post- traumatic stress disorder in murdered people and its consequences to

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  • Tsunami Survivors Haunted By Ghostly Spectres

    Tsunami Survivors Haunted By Ghostly Spectres8

    • March 14, 2013

      The devastating tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 took the lives of 19,000 people. To those who bore witness, the images of death and destruction still haunt them to this day. The following article talks about how the survivors of the tsunami are now suffering from extreme cases of PTSD, or Post-traumatic stress disorder.

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  • Psi and Psychosis: Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid

    Psi and Psychosis: Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid3

    • December 22, 2012

    In his forty-four years dedicated to researching parapsychology, Dr. Barry Taff is certain of one thing: that the paranormal attracts more emotionally disturbed people than any other area of human interest or endeavor. It’s true. I’ve seen some crazy stuff throughout the years but none attributed to ghosts or ghouls. Most of the craziness comes from

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  • Princeton Parasychology Research Made Public

    Princeton Parasychology Research Made Public0

    • August 31, 2012

    The Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) program was established at Princeton University in 1979 by Robert G. Jahn, then Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, to pursue rigorous scientific study of the interaction of human consciousness with physical devices, systems, and processes common to contemporary engineering practice. Its methods were controversial and

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  • Implicate Order By Design: A Quick Journey Through Paranormal Research

    Implicate Order By Design: A Quick Journey Through Paranormal Research12

    • August 25, 2012

    If I mention paranormal research to any friend of mine they would stare at me with a blank expression on their face. I used to get the same reaction as a kid when I would talk others about the paranormal. Only this time around my comments are usually followed with a “Oh, you mean like

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  • Pulitzer Prize Winning Author: On the Taboo Of Paranormal Science Reporting

    Pulitzer Prize Winning Author: On the Taboo Of Paranormal Science Reporting2

    • April 4, 2012

      Skeptiko.com posted a very interesting interview with Deborah Blum author of Ghost Hunters – William James and the Hunt for Scientific Proof of Life After Death. Blum is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of several books. In this Skeptico interview, host Steve Volk interviews Deborah Blum on the issues with science reporting and

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  • Dr. William Roll 1926 – 2012

    Dr. William Roll 1926 – 20124

    • January 10, 2012

    Rest In Peace Dr. William G. Roll. For those who know a little about parapsychology, Dr. William Roll was a pioneer in the poltergeist sector. He investigated high-profile cases like the infamous “A haunting in Georgia” or the Tina Resch case. He’s been investigating and debunking thousands of cases since the late 1940s. Dr. William

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  • Book Review: ‘Aliens Above, Ghosts Below’ – Dr. Barry Taff

    Book Review: ‘Aliens Above, Ghosts Below’ – Dr. Barry Taff5

    • April 15, 2011

    Simplicity. Simplicity is what makes for a good horror movie. There isn’t any need for elaborate plots, or million dollar special effects. No. Just a basic story, with ordinary characters and terrifying scenes in where most of the fear is left to the imagination of the audience. Do you remember reading “The Amityville Horror” or

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  • Peru: “Parapsychologists” Claim To Photograph Ghost11

    • May 18, 2010

    Do people take the title of “Parapsychologist” too lightly in this day and age? Parapsychology itself started around the mid 19th century. It was pioneered by scientists and scholars who were psychical researchers who were bringing a true scientific approach to an abstract dilemma. Fast forward to the present day and what do we have?

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  • On Parapsychology…0

    • May 10, 2010

    The Malaysian news site “The Star Online” has an interview with parapsychologist Dr. Caroline Watt of the Parapsychological Association, in which she talks about the studies in parapsychology and its hardships. Many people think that parapsychology is what the “Ghost Hunters” or the kids from “Paranormal State” is. I say this because I’ve heard it

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