This seems reasonable, except I’ve never actually seen this. What’s described here is so far off the deep end that it would almost universally uncontroversial. Looking at it more closely, it becomes very difficult to pin it down. How is a pseudoscientist different from a normal one? Is it because of what they study? Or how they study it? And how do you distinguish pseudoscience from ordinary science? What exactly do you look for? Merriam Webster dictionary defines pseudoscience simply and in a vague, unhelpful manner: A system of theories, assumptions, and methods erroneously regarded as sci ..read more

As a librarian, I love connecting folks with resources. And as a person interested in the paranormal and Parapsychology, I especially love connecting folks with resources on spooky topics. Often, the two mix. I never get tired of hearing someone approach the reference desk and ask, “Do you have books about ghosts?” or “I need to write a research paper and I want to write about the paranormal – can you help?” I especially love reminding people of all the ways they can freely access all sorts of books, articles, newspapers, and journals. This is partly because I suspect people often feel pressur ..read more

At an online conference on the Theories of Psi in March of 2022, I first met professor Russell Gruber. As we were chit chatting, I learned that he had done a great deal of research into psychic ability over the years, but that he hadn’t published it and barely anyone knew about it. Writing about psi research is what I do, so after a few discussions we agreed that I would write an article about his 18 years of psi research conducted at the University of Eastern Illinois. You can find the article here: https://paranormaldailynews.com/skeptics-psychic-psi-missing/1394/ The Mirror Worlds research ..read more

Humanity has a long history with and documentation of anomalous experiences like déjà vu, extrasensory perception, and even ghostly encounters. In fact, many of us have likely had a paranormal experience or know someone who has had a strange encounter. It’s no surprise then, that a 2005 Gallup poll found that “about three in four Americans profess at least one paranormal belief.” This includes belief in things such as ghosts, ESP, reincarnation, haunted houses, and more. The Gallup polls aren’t the only sources that show how pervasive paranormal belief is. For example, a study by scholars at t ..read more

Here’s a little secret for you: Parapsychology, the scientific study of psychic ability, is a respectable science. They have been vetted by mainstream science, and it’s been that way for over 50 years. The journey from the backwater fringe to respectability wasn’t easy, but they were helped along the way by open-minded scientists who put away any prejudices they might have had and studied the evidence. This is the story of how the Parapsychological Association (PA) became an affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and how sober science overcame emotional pre ..read more

This article is a follow-up to the recently published: Your reality is in fact, a conscious universe We are used to seeing our universe as something physical, that always behaves in predictable, physical ways which we can describe with math and physics. And we depend on things staying that way, such as with the fundamental physical constants and our morning coffee. But we have minds, which can throw quite the wrench into our tidy vision of a physical universe. As I described in my previous article, our universe, the one we experience, cannot be physical in the way we understand it. A better ex ..read more

An invitation to open your mind to the possibilities. According to a 2005 Gallup poll, 3 out of 4 Americans believe in the paranormal. Is their belief based upon evidence? Are there any dangers to paranormal belief? Has reality television influenced the public? On November 12, 2022, Paranormal Daily News (PDN) launched Parawize Talks. These talks were developed to bring open discourse about the paranormal, parapsychology, and Psi to the public. The newly launched Parawize Talks brought together four thought leaders for an impactful and thought-provoking four hours. PDN will bring more thought ..read more

What is Parapsychology? Parapsychology is the scientific study of psychic ability. It lies at the intersection between psychology and physics. Psychic ability includes phenomena such as extra sensory perception (ESP), precognition, telekinesis and the survival of bodily death. It is usually referred to by the shorthand term “psi” (pronounced “sigh”). There are many organizations that promote scientific inquiry into psychic ability, including the Society for Psychical Research, the Parapsychological Association, the Institute for Noetic Sciences and the Rhine Research Center and the Rhine Educa ..read more

Have you ever had that feeling of being watched? In the late 90s, biologist Rupert Sheldrake searched for a psi experiment that was simple enough to be carried out at high school level. His thinking was that such an experiment could introduce young adults to the concept of psi research and teach them a little science along the way. It would be an easy way to show that psi was real. So the ‘being watched’ experiment was evolved. The Staring Studies Are Simple What he came up with was a staring experiment. It’s not only a simple concept, but the execution of the experiment is also straightforwar ..read more

Are you a Skeptic or Skeptical? As the Science Editor for Paranormal Daily News, I’m naturally skeptical, but with an open mind. I enjoy exploring controversial subjects, and I’ve learned a lot about how to approach them. While some of these subjects, such as flat Earth, aren’t worth any serious inquiry, many other non – political ones are. People may see something that they think is paranormal, but has an ordinary explanation. They may listen to a guru and believe that person without question, or accept a spiritual explanation without any evidence to back it up. They need more skepticism to h ..read more