SHPS 10 Tips for Investigation

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Parapsychology Principles

By Andrew Nichols, Ph.D.

from The American Institute of Parapsychology

http://www.parapsychologylab.com/

(1)  Parapsychology is defined as the interdisciplinary study of a class of human experiences which are typically described by the percipient as paranormal, supernatural, mystical, etc.  Paranormal experiences are defined as those experiences which seem to violate known scientific laws (whether or not they do in fact violate such laws). Read the rest of this entry »

All in the Mind?

by Paul Chambers;  first published in Anomaly 25; reprinted by Association for Scientic Study of Anomalous Phenomenon (http://www.assap.org/newsite/articles/Mind.html)

The human brain is a far more extraordinary organ than most of us imagine. It is quite capable of manufacturing ‘experiences’ that have no basis in consensus reality. Sadly, for paranormal researchers, some of these effects resemble the kind of phenomena we are attempting to study. Unless we are aware of this possibility our effort may be wasted on purely natural phenomena. Read the rest of this entry »

The Orb Zone Theory

by Maurice Townsend Copyright 2007- from the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomenon- ASSAP (www.assap.org)

A Scientific Case Study: The Orb Zone Theory

It can sometimes be difficult for those without relevant training to appreciate how science works. Science works differently to everyday life. In the world of science, for instance, it is evidence that counts over everything else, including personal opinion. To better appreciate just how the scientific process works, here is a case study to consider. It concerns orbs, which are thought by many to be paranormal. Read the rest of this entry »

Showcase Magazine article featuring SHPS

On stands now-  October edition of Showcase Magazine with an article on Seven Hills Paranormal Society!! Check it out here….. Read the rest of this entry »

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