Paranormal Phenomena

Phenomena beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation.

Resources in this category:

American Society of Dowsers
http://dowsers.new-hampshire.net/

"The American Society of Dowsers was founded in 1961. The organization has helped thousands of people to learn the ancient art of dowsing." The site has an FAQ about dowsing--using tools, like "L-rods, pendulums, Y-rods, bobbers and auremeters," to find sources of water--a schedule of events, chat rooms, and information about the dowsing e-mail discussion list.

American Tarot Association
http://www.ata-tarot.com/

"The American Tarot Association is organized for the purpose of bringing together qualified students, teachers and masters of the Tarot who are willing to subscribe to a high ethical standard and use the Tarot for the benefit of those for whom they read. We recognize Tarot as a useful tool for personal growth & spiritual development. " The site has information about the association's membership, committees, and free correspondence courses. There's also a bulletin board, including an area for beginner questions.

Area 51 Research Center
http://www.ufomind.com/area51/

"The Area 51 Research Center is a private research and publishing company investigating the many mysteries of Nevada's military 'Restricted Zone.' Our areas of interest include UFOs, military activities, government secrets, desert geography, psychology and philosophy--anything which might assist our quest for truth. Our primary goal is to collect information and make it available on the World Wide Web." This site includes information about staff and publications, as well as a plethora of information about Area 51.

Australian Ghost Hunters Society
http://www.castleofspirits.com/Australianghosthunters/

The society aims to "investigate and discover more about ghosts and the paranormal. " The site has ghost investigations & photos, ghost stories & experiences, ghost tours, Australian haunted sites, book reviews, and newletter subscription information. Subscriptions to the monthly newsletter are available internationally.

Citizens Against UFO Secrecy
http://caus.org/

"This web site will bring you the most reliable and credible evidence of the extraterrestrial presence as CAUS strives to end all secrecy while funding research projects into proof of ET contact."

Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal
http://www.csicop.org/

"CSICOP encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view and disseminates factual information about the results of such inquiries to the scientific community and the public."

The Farsight Institute of Scientific Remote Viewing
http://www.farsight.org/

"The Farsight Institute was founded by Courtney Brown, Ph.D., in 1995, evolving from a research program that he conducted in the early 1990s which is described in his book Cosmic Voyage: A Scientific Discovery of Extraterrestrials Visiting Earth. Dr. Brown's investigations began with his being trained in a remote viewing technology that had previously been used by the U.S. military during highly classified operations in the 1980s and 1990s." Site includes information about Scientific Remote Viewing, Extra Terrestrials, and a discussion area.

International Ghost Hunters Society
http://www.ghostweb.com/

The IGHS is "an International Society of Ghost Researchers, Ghost Hunters and Ghost Believers." The site offers a free online newsletter to members, chat room, library of documents, and extensive ghost photo gallery. "The Ghost Web is the primary posting site for ghost photographs for members of the International Ghost Hunters Society so all can benefit from the research and discoveries made by its members."

The International Society for UFO Research
http://www.isur.com/

"The International Society for UFO Research (ISUR), a non-profit organization, was formed to establish a global network to: promote scientific research of the UFO phenomenon; to provide access to timely, credible UFO information; and to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas. Our members are committed to scientific research, education and dissemination of UFO information." Site contains news and articles about UFOs, a case database, and a place to report UFO sightings.

Mutual UFO Network
http://www.mufon.com/

"MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network, was founded in 1969 as a multidisciplinary, grassroots approach to resolving the UFO mystery. One of the oldest such organizations in existence, it is now by far the largest, with more than 5000 members, field investigators, consultants and research specialists worldwide. Among other activities, MUFON maintains a UFO reporting hotline, trains field investigators, hosts an annual symposium, sponsors scientific research into the UFO phenomenon, and publishes a monthly, illustrated, 24-page journal." The site has an introduction to ufology, excerpts from current and past MUFON journal articles, excerpts from the MUFON field investigator's manual, an event calendar, and links to related sites.

Society for Scientific Exploration
http://www.scientificexploration.org/

"The primary goal of the international Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE) is to provide a professional forum for presentations, criticism, and debate concerning topics which are for various reasons ignored or studied inadequately within mainstream science."