BUSQUEDA

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'BUSQUEDA' (Boletín Informativo nº 71, Year 1994) is dedicated to exploring the realms of ufology and parapsychology, with a strong focus on the concept of parallel universes and their implications for our understanding of reality.

Interview: New Approach Beyond the Material World

The magazine features an interview with Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, a theoretical physicist, who discusses his views on "Parallel Universes." Wolf posits that this concept represents a significant shift in how we perceive the physical universe and matter, extending beyond conventional preconceptions. He suggests that parallel universes make discoveries in quantum physics and relativity more comprehensible and tangible.

Theories and Hypotheses

An Alucinatory Hypothesis

Arthur C. Clarke, a renowned science fiction writer, presents a hypothesis on immortality, suggesting that human personality, like any reproducible structure, could potentially be duplicated. He draws parallels to phonographic reproduction and proposes that if the information of a human being could be stored and recreated, it could solve the problem of immortality and even enable instantaneous teleportation.

UFO Cases and Phenomena

The Lost Sea Serpent Was a Toy

This section debunks the famous photograph of the Loch Ness Monster, revealing it to be a hoax orchestrated by photographer Marmaduke Wetherell. His step-son, Spurling, later confessed that Wetherell created a toy sea serpent on a floating piece of wood to deceive the public.

The New Triangles of Death

This article explores alleged UFO phenomena in specific geographical areas. It discusses the 'Triangle III: The Gulf of San Matías' in Argentina, where locals report sightings of luminous objects emerging from the sea and 'phantom submarines.' It also touches upon the 'Triangle IV: The North Pole,' where compasses lose control and time distortions are reported, referencing historical accounts of unusual aerial phenomena and mysterious disappearances.

The UFO Museum

It is announced that Japan will host the world's first state-subsidized museum dedicated to UFOs and space, to be inaugurated in Hakui in 1995. The complex will include exhibition halls, a planetarium, and a library, aiming to attract global attention to the UFO phenomenon.

Manifestations in Front of the UN

This section details a demonstration held in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York, where approximately 70 people called for the UN to officially investigate the UFO phenomenon, referencing a 1978 UN resolution. It highlights the efforts of ufologists like José Luis Hernández to encourage similar actions worldwide and pressure governments for transparency.

UFO Sighting in Jumilla

A personal account describes a UFO sighting on May 1, 1994, in Jumilla, Spain. The object, described as green with a white luminous tail, moved at high speed and was observed by multiple witnesses.

UFOs Shown on Peruvian TV

Peruvian television broadcast images of a suspected UFO hovering over Lima, captured by an amateur cameraman. The object displayed unusual movements and intensity changes, marking the second such broadcast in a week.

Ecuador: Three 'Visits' in a Week

Ecuador reported three UFO sightings between March 31 and April 8, 1994. One sighting involved an object detected on radar at Guayaquil airport that was significantly larger than a commercial airliner.

The Corner of Parapsychology

Introduction to Parapsychology

This section introduces parapsychological phenomena, beginning with an exploration of fakirism. It explains how fakirs achieve extraordinary feats of physical endurance and control over bodily functions through intense training and autosuggestion, rather than supernatural means. The article touches upon Inedia (prolonged fasting), Paralgesia (control over pain), and Atoxinia (resistance to poisons), suggesting that these abilities can be developed through mental discipline.

Paranormal Phenomena in Villargordo del Cabriel (Valencia)

This report details alleged paranormal occurrences in the Spanish town of Villargordo del Cabriel. It recounts stories of ghosts and poltergeists, including phenomena at 'El camino del Tragabalas' (The Bullet-Swallower's Path), sightings of an old man in traditional attire near a curve on a local road, poltergeist activity in a house on Correos street, and strange events in the town cemetery, such as a corpse with grown hair and nails. The article also describes poltergeist activity in a local bar, where chairs and tables were inexplicably rearranged.

Brief News

This section includes brief news items related to parapsychology and ufology: the KGB allegedly used mind control to help Anatoly Karpov win a chess match; a US company charges for UFO experience calls; geometric footprints (pictograms) are appearing on people's bodies in Russia; forensic medicine may be able to prove alien abductions through hair and skin samples; and Connecticut repealed a law against divination due to pressure from the New Age Association.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of science, the unexplained, and the human mind. There's a clear interest in challenging conventional scientific paradigms, particularly through the lens of quantum physics and parapsychology. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to consider phenomena that lie beyond mainstream understanding, while also critically examining claims, as seen in the debunking of the Loch Ness Monster photo. The recurring theme of government secrecy regarding UFOs is also prominent, with calls for transparency and public disclosure.