Researchers in Japan have discovered that the human body does indeed give off light within the visible spectrum. The downside is that it is of such a low intensity, as to be invisible to the naked eye. Using extremely sensitive cameras, the scientists noted that the light seems to be related to the daily sleep cycles we all experience.
While not really giving any proof that the auras some people claim to see are such light, it does show some interesting pieces of the puzzle. Note that the intensity of the light is over a thousand times below the normal human threshold of vision.
I’d still like to see how this light fades at death if at all, as well as the effects of various meditations and other mental states.
The research is published in the online journal, “PLoS ONE” here. A good summary news article about the findings is here and the Slashdot comments can be found here.
I recently stumbled upon the controversial videos floating around the ‘net about the “Michigan Dog-Man”.
The video was released under Creative Commons License from http://www.michigan-dogman.com/
So, in the interest of adding fuel to the fire, I’ll post my opinions of it.
In short: I say it’s a fake. Here’s what I see: Read the rest of this entry »
Ok, ghost hunting on TV is one thing. Blurring the line between education and entertainment is bad enough there. THIS takes the cake:
http://www.aghostinabottle.com/
For only $20, you, too, can supposedly buy a ghost trapped and sealed in a bottle.
Riiiiight.
I guess some people will fall for anything.
Do you make a device for use by paranormal investigators and/or ghost hunters?
If so awesome! The Arcanorum would love to review it!
Here’s what we’d like to do for you: If you send us a product sample, a member of The Arcanorum will test your product in our lab as well as on a “dry run” investigation in the field. The “dry run” will be a field test at a local southern NH location known for numerous reports of paranormal activity. We will not conduct a full investigation, but we will take your product out to a KNOWN location and test it there. We will then post a detailed report right here on arcanorum.org telling the whole world all about it! We’ll definitely include pictures of the device in use and possibly videos.
The potential drawbacks: First, if you’d like the test device returned to you, you will need to provide return shipping and possibly packaging if the original packaging can’t be reused. Otherwise, we’ll either add it to our arsenal of gear that we use (on-going publicity for you!) or auction it off in a contest or eBay auction, the proceeds going to help support our research. Second, we WILL GIVE OUR HONEST OPINION on your product. the Arcanorum prides itself on being as un-biased and scientific as we can be, so this is not just a promotional plug, but a real product review by an experienced researcher.
If you’re interested in having The Arcanorum review your product, let us know via our contact page and we’ll send you a mailing address. The review will be posted within 2 weeks of when we receive your product. If you include return shipping, we’ll get it in the mail (or UPS) within 48 hours of the posting of the review.
Spring has definitely sprung here in southern New Hampshire! That means it’s time for me to go out in search of the wierd, paranormal, and just plain fun!
The problem is, as usual, that I’m an independent researcher with a strong leaning towards the scientific side of paranormal investigation. Here, in New England, you can’t swing a cat without hitting a psychic. It seems to be something about the region. I’m no exception. I’ve had my share of experiences, too. And I don’t know about the rest of you out there, but I’m sick of being dumped into the category of loony, crystal-waving fluff-bunnies out there. So to counteract that possibility, I keep my paranormal investigations and the reports that come from them very clear. I make a solid distinction between the subjective “psychic” impressions and solid, scientific fact. That’s not easy in this business. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not a so-called “skeptic” who thinks it’s all bunk. I’ve seen things. But in order to be taken seriously by the world at large, we need to be able to present solid facts. If we can figure out how these anomalies work, in a logical and scientific manner, we can better be able to help people understand what is going on around them and if they wish, to be rid of these happenings.
Well, that’s my basic philosophy in a nut shell.
The thing is, as an independent investigator, I don’t seek publicity. I’d much rather get to the bottom of something than get my name and face plastered all over the newspapers. I don’t do this for entertainment except in so far as it is entertaining to figure things out… kind of like Mr. Wizard made basic science entertaining. I’m not out to get scared or to scare people. I’ll leave that to the most excellent horror writers out there.
There is one major drawback to being an independent investigator who doesn’t seek publicity: I don’t get many cases to investigate. If I’m lucky, I usually get 2 or 3 a year. And that’s where I hope you will come in.
I’d love to work with other people of similar minds. Proper investigation cannot be done solo. As the ancient Romans would put it, “Testus unus, testus nullus.” The team I’ve been working with is on hold due to real life issues of a number of team members, so I’m back to looking. I am basically fearless toward the supernatural, use a no-BS approach, and write good reports. I won’t steal your group’s thunder, and you’ll get the credit. I know the field, the tech, and the lo-tech. I have over 20 years experience and am well versed in paranormal phenomena and occult philosophy and practices, both ancient and modern. If you are part of a paranormal investigations team in the area around southern New Hampshire and would like me to work with you, please let me know.
