Paranormal
May 23, 2024
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Make mention of Scottish lake monsters to most people and it will inevitably conjure up imagery of the Nessies. They are not alone, though: there are other Scottish lochs with monsters in their depths. While many of the accounts are decidedly fragmentary in nature, that is not always the case. Welcome to the world of Morag, the resident beasty of Loch Morar, Scotland, which decided to put on several spectacular displays in 1968 and 1969…
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The magnetic field that envelopes our planet provides a vital shield against the constant stream of radiation produced by the Sun. By deflecting high-energy charged particles, the field prevents this radiation from stripping away Earth’s atmosphere and unleashing catastrophic damage to its entire ecosystem. A lifeless surface: To imagine a world without this protection, we can simply look to our planetary neighbor. At some point in the distant past, astronomers believe that Mars likely had…
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The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has been one of the most intriguing and controversial endeavors of modern science. The idea that some alien civilizations might have advanced enough to harness the energy of their entire galaxy, creating what are known as Kardashev Type III civilizations, has fascinated and puzzled astronomers for decades. However, a new study by a team of researchers led by Jason Wright, an astronomer at The Pennsylvania State University, has found…
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Like any niche, the paranormal world is full of its own unique buzz words and over the last couple of years more and more people have started to talk about “call back phenomenon,” but what exactly is this paranormal term? Call back phenomenon is a type of paranormal activity characterised by its timing. Paranormal investigations are often slow and quiet, and investigators can spend long periods of time in a single area, only to experience…
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Mary Rose Barrington is one of the more modern-day examples of a trail-blazing lady in paranormal research. Born in 1926 in London to her American parents, Barrington went on to study English at Oxford University and eventually law. Working as a barrister and a solicitor for the majority of her life, she was also a staunch campaigner for animal rights using her knowledge to advocate for animal protection and also for voluntary euthanasia. She contributed…