Psychology
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In life’s darkest moments, some say a silent presence appears—guiding, comforting, unseen. Is it the mind’s last defence, or something otherworldly walking beside us?
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The modern world, with its proliferation of colossal structures, might make it harder for someone with megalophobia to avoid their triggers, thus worsening the phobia over time.
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Rituals are fascinating, intricate parts of human life that go far beyond mere routine. They’re composed of specific actions or behaviors performed in a set order, often loaded with symbolic meaning and cultural importance. You can find them in every society, serving a myriad of functions such as reinforcing social bonds, expressing deeply held beliefs,…
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This intriguing relationship, often dubbed the “Supernatural Cinema Effect,” raises questions about the influence of media on collective consciousness
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Poltergeist phenomena, known for unexplained disturbances, intrigue researchers and the public. Historical records attribute these occurrences to spirits, but modern theories consider psychological and spontaneous psychokinetic explanations. Research explores neurobiological and psychosocial factors, as well as experimental evidence. Debates continue, with some advocating for interdisciplinary research to unravel the mysteries, emphasizing the need for open-minded…
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO…. If you woke up in your bedroom to find three alien beings quietly observing you?
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Zombies have been with us in literature and film for many years now, but why do we like them so much?
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Kirst M D’Raven. *Introduction:* Electromagnetic fields (EMF) have long been associated with paranormal experiences, leading researchers to explore the potential links between EMF exposure, transmarginal inhibition (TMI), and the perception of the supernatural. In this article, we delve into scientific research and supporting evidence to understand the intricate connections between these phenomena. *EMF and the…
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I loved magic shows when I was a kid. I remember being absolutely fascinated by mysterious events and the possibility that some of us might possess supernatural powers such as the ability to read minds, get a glimpse of the future, or, perhaps, suddenly port into another dimension. The human mind is a curious one.…
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A group of passengers who thought they were going to die when their plane ran out of fuel over the Atlantic Ocean in August, 2001 have had their brains scanned while recalling the terrifying moments to help science better understand trauma memories and how they are processed in the brain. read more How a near-death…
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Previous studies have shown that one’s prior beliefs have a strong effect on perceptual decision-making and attentional processing. The present study extends these findings by investigating how individual differences in paranormal and conspiracy beliefs are related to perceptual and attentional biases. Read more… PLOS ONE: Perceptual Biases in Relation to Paranormal and Conspiracy Beliefs.
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Intentionally recalling memories may lead us to forget other competing experiences that interfere with retrieval, according to a study published today. In other words, the very act of remembering may be one of the major reasons why we forget. read more Recalling memories may make us forget | University of Cambridge.
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There is a mistaken cultural assumption, say Marissa Harrison and her colleagues, that women are, by their nature, incapable of being serial killers – defined here as murderers of three or more victims, spaced out with at least a week between killings. read more BPS Research Digest: The disturbing psychology of female serial killers.
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What do you think of when you think about clowns? Smiling painted faces pulling never-ending scarves from their mouths? Sad hobos with five o’clock shadow and patches on their clothes? Or maybe Robin Williams playing “Patch Adams,” the doctor who believed in the powerful medicine of laughter. read more Psychology Of Clowns: Why Do Clowns…
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Twenty eyewitnesses testified before the grand jury investigating the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. None of these accounts is fully consistent with any other. Moreover, eyewitnesses even gave accounts that do not agree with their own earlier versions. To the public and the media, these discrepancies have been startling. read more Vagaries…
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A study published last month in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface compared M.R.I.s of the brains of subjects injected with psilocybin with scans of their normal brain activity. The brains on psilocybin showed radically different connectivity patterns between cortical regions the parts thought to play an important role in consciousness. The researchers mapped…
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If you believed that Chuckie Cheese was heaven when you were a kid, there’s a good chance you still believe that today.According to a new study from Rutgers University, what we believe about the soul and afterlife as children shapes what we believe about them as adults–regardless of what we say. read more Beliefs Follow…
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Have you had an ‘Out-of-Body Experience’?Request for research participationResearchers at Nottingham Trent University are conducting research on the content of Out-of-Body Experiences OBEs using an online survey until 9th November 2014 23:50 GMT. read more Request for OOBE Research Participation
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For more than 50 years, anyone seeking proof that humans are capable of evil need only refer to the electric shocks administered by volunteers in the famous Milgram Experiment. Now psychologists have found that the study, which showed how ordinary people will inflict extraordinary harm upon others, if someone in authority gives the orders, may…
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Ever heard of the Perky Effect? It sounds cutesy-poo, but it’s an effect that has led to a decades-long investigation that reveals a startling truth. Even if you don’t consciously control your dreams, you probably think you control your daydreams. But that might not actually be true. read more This Strange Phenomenon Allows Scientists To…
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It’s fun to think about bizarre unsolved myseries and wonder what’s actually going on with the whole UFO thing, but we’ll always defer to Occam’s razor. A blur on a photograph is way more likely to be a weather balloon than a spaceship and a ghostly old woman wandering around an old church is far…
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At 8 years old, I had my first experience of true terror, when I awoke to a man at the end of my bed. This man was definitely not my brother. He was a luminescent figure. No distinguishing features, just a glowing silhouette of light. I was frozen with fear, I couldn’t move. I couldn’t…
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Carlos Sluzki’s cat died a while ago now, but he still sometimes visits. Now more of a shadow cat, the former pet seems to lurk at the edges of Sluzki’s vision, as a misinterpreted movement amid the everyday chaos of domestic life. All the same, the shadow cat is beginning to slink away and Sluzki…
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Six mock Mars mission crewmembers are preparing to come back to the real world at the end of the week.The second Hawaii Space Exploration Analog & Simulation mission, known as Hi-SEAS 2, wraps up on Friday July 25, ending four months of simulated Mars exploration on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano. via 4-Month Mock Mars Mission…
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Recent research suggests that paranormal beliefs and delusional beliefs may have similar cognitive foundations. In order toexplore this link further a survey was conducted to investigate the relationship between paranormal beliefs and cognitive dysfunctions known to be associated with the development of clinically defined delusions. A convenience sample of 207 people completed an online inventory…