NIVFO-Bulletin - 1981 No 1
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin, established in 1981, aims to bridge the gap between professional researchers and the public interested in scientific and 'fringe' topics. It begins by
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This issue of NIVFO Bulletin, established in 1981, aims to bridge the gap between professional researchers and the public interested in scientific and 'fringe' topics. It begins by
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on controversial research, particularly UFO phenomena. It details a sighting in Ål, Norway, by farmer Ola Roen, involving a hovering, silent cr
This issue of NIVFO bulletin delves into the mysterious Philadelphia Experiment, detailing claims of a top-secret military project in 1943 that aimed to make the USS Eldridge invis
This issue of NIVFO bulletin delves into UFO phenomena, including a significant report on 'Sky Phenomena over Norway' detailing a sighting in Stjørdal. It also presents information
This issue of NIVFO bulletin from 1981 covers controversial research topics, including UFOs. A prominent article details the phenomenon of stigmata, focusing on the case of Clorett
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on the unusual UFO observations in Hessdalen, Norway, starting before Christmas 1981 and continuing into February 1982. Numerous witnesses repo
This issue of NIVFO bulletin focuses heavily on UFO observations in Norway, particularly the Hessdalen phenomenon. It details numerous witness reports from February and March 1982,
This issue of NIVFO bulletin delves into various UFO-related topics, including the Petrozavodsk incident, alien abduction claims by Barbara Schutte, and alleged alien burial sites
This issue of NIVFO bulletin delves into the psychological and subjective aspects of UFO phenomena, questioning the objectivity of witness accounts. It highlights research methods
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on UFO photographs and sightings from Hessdalen, Norway, dating back to late 1981 and throughout 1982. It details numerous observations by witn
This issue of NIVFO bulletin delves into the controversial topic of UFO abductions, presenting a hypothesis by Dr. Alvin H. Lawson that suggests these experiences may be related to
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically examines 'UFO naivisme' (UFO naivety) in Norway. It features an article by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a leading ufologist, who argues for professio
This issue of NIVFO bulletin explores the controversial theory linking UFO abductions to birth trauma, drawing parallels with archetypal imagery like the placenta and umbilical cor
This issue of NIVFO bulletin focuses on a series of extraordinary events reported by a farming family in Ohio, USA, during the summer of 1981. The reports detail sightings of UFOs,
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically examines astrology, questioning its validity as a science and tracing its historical influence from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance
This issue of NIVFO bulletin explores the Hessdalen Project, which involved setting up a meteorological station and deploying aircraft. It also features extensive coverage of Trans
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin delves into several intriguing topics. A significant portion is dedicated to the Shroud of Turin, detailing scientific investigations and a book that a
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically examines claims made by Erich von Däniken regarding astroarchaeology, presenting evidence and arguments that debunk his theories. It also di
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin investigates the famous Trindade UFO case from 1958 and analyzes a controversial UFO photo from Aure, Norway. Computer analysis revealed the Norwegian
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically examines the claims that modern physics, particularly quantum physics, supports mystical or esoteric beliefs. It contrasts the scientific me
This issue of NIVFO bulletin delves into the debate surrounding creationism versus evolutionary science, highlighting the efforts of creationists to influence school curricula in t
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines parapsychology and the claims of psychic Gerard Croiset. It investigates several cases where Croiset was consulted, highlighting di
This issue of NIVFO bulletin (NR.1-86) critically examines astrology, contrasting it with scientific principles and highlighting the rise of pseudoscience. It features articles dis
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically examines the 'Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon' as presented by Lyall Watson, arguing it's a prime example of pseudoscientific methodology. The a
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically examines various pseudoscientific claims, including the Kirlian effect, theosophy, and antroposophy. It contrasts these with scientific meth
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines claims of paranormal phenomena and UFO sightings. It features an exposé on faith healers like Peter Popoff and W.V. Grant, revealin
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin, dated 1/87, focuses on parapsychology, questioning whether it is truth, fantasy, or deception. It features articles by Suresh Kanekar and others, crit
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on the concept of coincidence and its statistical analysis, featuring mathematician Persi Diaconis. It highlights how seemingly extraordinary e
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin commemorates the 40th anniversary of UFO phenomena and UFOlogy. It critically examines the foundations of UFOlogy, questioning its core tenets and the
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines the use of quantum physics terminology by proponents of paranormal phenomena, arguing they adapt jargon to fit their claims without
This issue of NIVFO bulletin delves into the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics, particularly the observer effect and its relation to solipsism, referencing physicists
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on Sri Satya Sai Baba, an Indian Swami claiming divinity and performing alleged miracles such as materializing objects and reviving the dead. T
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on the upcoming visit of James Randi to Norway, highlighting his work as a magician and skeptic who debunks paranormal claims. It details his e
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines various pseudoscientific claims and phenomena. It discusses the US government's funding of research into psychic abilities for pote
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on the historical sightings of 'ghost planes' and 'ghost rockets' over the Nordic region, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. It suggests
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically analyzes various forms of alternative medicine, including homeopathy and chiropractic, from a skeptical viewpoint. It highlights the financi
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin delves into the complexities of quasi-medicine, examining why people believe in its effectiveness even when it lacks scientific backing. It discusses v
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines various pseudoscientific and alternative health topics. It debunks numerology, questioning its validity and methods, and analyzes t
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin investigates the mysterious triangular and circular marks discovered in the mud at Kjølsøya, Namsenfjorden, Norway, in June 1972. The article explores
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines various phenomena. A significant portion is dedicated to debunking homeopathy, questioning its scientific basis and lack of evidenc
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin delves into the placebo effect, detailing how it can significantly influence health outcomes and even mimic the effects of real medicine. It also featu
This issue of NIVFO bulletin, dated April-May 1990, focuses on the Gulf Breeze UFO case and the MJ-12 documents, presenting them as significant evidence for UFO reality and governm
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines parapsychology, questioning its scientific validity due to a lack of reproducible results and reliance on anecdotal evidence. It hi
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on the visit of magician and debunker James Randi to Trondheim, Norway, for the organization's 10th-anniversary celebration. Randi delivered a
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin explores the phenomenon of crop circles, also known as pictograms, which have gained significant attention. It discusses theories ranging from natural
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines the debate surrounding Darwin's theory of evolution and creationism. It features articles by Kent Harker debunking common creationi
This issue of NIVFO bulletin critically analyzes the New Age movement, labeling it as a collection of irrational beliefs and pseudoscientific concepts. It details the theories of W
This issue of NIVFO bulletin features an in-depth interview with Professor Emeritus of Psychology Robert A. Baker, who discusses hypnosis, arguing it is not a unique state of consc
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin delves into the mystery of 'mystical' aircraft, described as some of the USA's best-kept secrets, with detailed accounts of sightings in areas like Ant
This issue of NIVFO bulletin focuses on near-death experiences (NDO), featuring an article by Susan Blackmore. Blackmore argues that NDOs are best understood through neurochemistry
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin features extensive coverage of magician and skeptic James Randi's activities and lectures in Norway, where he debunked psychic surgery and criticized a
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines Transcendental Meditation (TM), exposing its hidden Hindu religious roots and questioning its claims of scientific neutrality. It d
This issue of Folkvett magazine delves into the phenomenon of False Memory Syndrome (FMS), tracing its roots to Freudian psychoanalysis and the controversial therapeutic techniques
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin, dated April/May 1994, focuses on skepticism and critical thinking. The lead article, 'Skeptikers Manifest' by Michael Shermer, explores the definition
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin focuses on the circumvention of Norwegian laws against quackery and misleading marketing. It highlights how advertisements for practices like homeopath
This issue of NIVFO Bulletin critically examines various phenomena often associated with pseudoscience. It debunks astrology as 'history's biggest bluff' and discusses the public's