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Jacques Vallée is a French-born computer scientist, venture capitalist, and ufologist. He is known for his extensive research and contributions to the study of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the phenomenon commonly referred to as UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects). Vallée has a background in computer science and has worked at various prominent institutions, including Stanford University a...

The Edmund Fitzgerald was a bulk carrier ship that tragically sank in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. It was one of the largest ships on the Great Lakes at the time, measuring approximately 729 feet (222 meters) in length. The ship was named after its president and chairman of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Edmund Fitzgerald. On that fateful day in 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald...

"Ancient Aliens" is a television documentary series that explores the theory that extraterrestrial beings have made contact with Earth throughout history and have influenced human civilization. The show presents speculative hypotheses and alternative viewpoints regarding various ancient archaeological sites, artifacts, and historical events."Ancient Aliens" examines a wide range of topics, includi...

Ghosts are believed to be the spirits or souls of deceased individuals who have not moved on to the afterlife. The concept of ghosts is deeply rooted in folklore, spirituality, and paranormal beliefs. While the existence of ghosts is a subject of debate and skepticism, many people claim to have experienced ghostly encounters or witnessed paranormal phenomena. Descriptions of ghosts vary across dif...

Two per cent of all fishing gear used worldwide ends up polluting the oceans, our new research finds. To put that into perspective, the amount of longline fishing gear littering the ocean each year can circle the Earth more than 18 times. We interviewed 450 fishers from seven of the world’s biggest fishing countries including Peru, Indonesia, Morocco and the United States, to find out just how muc...

Belief is an essential need for all humans. It is not just about God or ghosts. Science extends its reach into all aspects of the world, but its reach is not unlimited. We have to choose how to deal with what we cannot know. This is where belief comes in. It fills the space of the unknown so that we can sustain our sense of purpose.

Long before humanity learned to write, stories were told about spirits and demons and things that go bump in the night. Similar stories are told today involving religious beliefs, extrasensory perception, auras, miracles, and ghosts, just to name a few. I’m a scientist, and therefore it should surprise no one that I am skeptical of all such beliefs. In conversations with people who embrace them, I...

Urban legends are modern folklore narratives that circulate through society, often presented as true stories. These legends typically involve mysterious, horrifying, or fantastical events and are often shared through word of mouth, emails, social media, or other forms of communication. Urban legends can vary widely in content and themes, but they often tap into common fears, anxieties, or societal...

As a literary genre, horror has long eluded definition from scholars. In the introduction to The Penguin Book of Horror Stories, dictionary writer J.A. Cuddon proves as much when he refers to the subject of his book as “a piece of fiction in prose of variable length which shocks, or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing.”In his book, The Philosophy of Hor...

Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon that occurs when a person is temporarily unable to move or speak while transitioning between sleep and wakefulness. It is often accompanied by a feeling of pressure on the chest, a sense of being watched, and hallucinations. Sleep paralysis can be a frightening experience, as individuals may feel trapped or perceive the presence of threatening figures or entities. H...

A near-death experience (NDE) refers to a profound and subjective experience that some individuals report after being close to death or in life-threatening situations. NDEs typically involve a range of vivid and transcendent experiences, including feelings of peace, out-of-body sensations, tunnel-like or bright light, encounters with deceased loved ones, life reviews, and a sense of leaving the ph...

Spirit photography refers to the practice of capturing images that are believed to depict ghosts, spirits, or other supernatural entities. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly during the rise of spiritualism, a movement centered around communicating with the spirits of the deceased. Here are some key points about spirit photography: Origins: Spirit photograp...

Fairies are mythical beings or supernatural creatures that are found in folklore and mythology across various cultures. They are often depicted as small, human-like beings with magical abilities and are associated with nature, enchantment, and mischief. Fairies are believed to inhabit a realm parallel to the human world and have the ability to interact with and influence human lives. Here are some...

Déjà vu is a term used to describe the feeling or sensation of having already experienced a current situation or event. It is often characterized by a strong sense of familiarity, as if the current experience is a repetition of a past experience, even though it may be the first time encountering it. Here are some key points about déjà vu: Definition: Déjà vu is a French term that translates to "al...

Despite its cheerful overtones today, Christmas during the Victorian era was the time to tell tales more chilling than icy winter nights and send morbid holiday cards.

As the world continues to be engulfed in metaphorical and literal flames, today’s newsletter focuses on something that is potentially a little more unearthly. Unidentified flying objects, or unidentified anomalous phenomena (try saying that three times very quickly), are a gateway into a topic that has for decades been characterised by grainy footage and tinfoil hats. That is changing. A little kn...