Vimana - No 16 - Jan 1971

Magazine Overview

Title: VIMANA
Issue Date: January 1971
Issue Number: 16
Publisher: C. E. R. E. I. C.

This issue of VIMANA, titled "VERS LA GRANDE MUTATION DE L'HUMANITÉ" (Towards the Great Mutation of Humanity), explores profound scientific and societal concerns, primarily focusing on the potential impact of Earth's changing magnetic field and the consequences of nuclear experimentation on human evolution and existence.

The Great Mutation of Humanity and Fossil Compasses

The lead article, authored by Guy Tarade, discusses the alarming findings of Professor Bruce Heezen from the Lamont Geological Observatory at Columbia University. In June 1966, at the Oceanographic Congress in Moscow, Heezen declared that "Within 2,000 years, life risks disappearing from Earth." His conclusion stems from studying marine sediments and their magnetism. Heezen and his team, using oceanographic vessels like "Le Vema" and "Le Conrad," collected sediment cores ("carottes") from ocean floors. Analysis of these cores revealed crucial information about the Earth's magnetic field direction at the time of their formation.

Through meticulous study of these magnetic records over two and a half million years, Heezen's team identified periods of complete magnetic field reversal, where the North and South poles swapped. While magnetic field reversals had been detected before, Heezen's significant discovery was correlating these reversals with the extinction of certain marine species (like plankton, diatoms, and foraminifera) and the simultaneous appearance of new species through mutation.

Earth Discovered: The Loss of Radiation Belts

A second major discovery linked to these findings is the temporary disappearance of the Earth's magnetic field during these reversals. This loss means the planet loses its protective radiation belts, which are formed by the magnetic field lines extending from the poles and trapping interplanetary particles. Consequently, the Earth is exposed to a bombardment of high-energy cosmic particles. This phenomenon, according to Heezen, not only causes "fallout" of trapped particles but also leaves the planet vulnerable.

Within 2,000 Years or Sooner

The most recent magnetic field reversal occurred 700,000 years ago. Heezen's current data indicates that the magnetic field is weakening, and if this trend continues at the current rate, it could become null within approximately 2,000 years. This scenario poses a severe risk of life disappearing from Earth or undergoing profound mutations due to intense cosmic particle bombardment. The article speculates that such a catastrophe might have been responsible for the extinction of prehistoric monsters and giants.

The Coming Monsters

The article further explores the concept of mutation and its potential to create new forms of life. It references the work of Nobel laureate Professor Adolf Butenandt, who discovered that a minor change in hemoglobin composition can lead to significant evolutionary development. Butenandt's research suggests that such changes occur approximately every 10 million years, noting that humans and chimpanzees share the same hemoglobin. His calculations indicate that horses and humans had a common ancestor 80 million years ago. The article posits that extending this study to other mammals could reveal surprising insights into the interconnectedness of our origins and potentially explain the emergence of 'monsters'.

The Science of Monsters (Teratology)

The foundations of "teratology," the science of monsters, were laid in the 19th century by Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire and Dareste. Dareste viewed monstrosity as a manifestation of developmental modification, often an arrest caused by accidental factors. Modern teratology continues this line of inquiry, with scientific investigations advancing rapidly. French researchers have made notable contributions, despite limited funding. The article highlights the work of Professor P. Ancel at the University of Strasbourg and Professor Etienne Wolff, who experimented with chicken embryos to reproduce known spontaneous malformations. Examples of such malformations include omphalocéphalie (brain herniation), cyclopia (single eye), coelosomie (eventration of thorax and abdomen), and hémisomie (suppression of the posterior trunk).

The practical implications of such research are underscored by the tragic impact of Thalidomide, a tranquilizer that caused severe birth defects like ectromelia (limb absence) and phocomelia (limbs attached directly to the trunk) in infants born to mothers who took it during pregnancy.

The End of Atomic Experiments?

The magazine then shifts focus to the dangers of atomic experiments and their link to monstrous births. Professor Wolff's experiments using X-rays on chicken embryos produced malformations similar to those observed in children born to parents exposed to the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Since 1945, scientists have warned politicians about the dangers of atomic explosions. The increase in radioactivity worldwide led to the birth of numerous malformed individuals.

Several cases are cited: a 'mermaid' born in Catane, Italy, in May 1961; a child born without eyes in Rome six months later, whose mother had been accidentally irradiated at an atomic research center; a 'monkey-baby' born in Pakistan in November 1961; a three-eyed child born in Mexico in the same month; and a woman in Baghdad murdered in November 1965 for giving birth to a 'half-horse, half-human' creature.

The article suggests a regression in the human species, leading to a terrifying and fantastic 'bestiary'.

A Warning from the Occultists

The issue also includes a section on the end of atomic experiments, noting the agreement between the USA and USSR to suspend atmospheric nuclear tests. However, France and China continued their experiments. Esoteric circles believe that governments received a warning in 1963 from a secret entity, demanding an end to atomic explosions that violated natural laws. Rationalist scientists initially dismissed this, but later observed that prominent proponents of nuclear weapons began to die. A French specialized review, "Sciences Psychiques," published a solemn warning from occultists worldwide. These occultists, united by a powerful fraternity, condemn nuclear experiments as criminal and claim to possess occult means to thwart them. They issue a stark warning that all forces of magic will be employed to neutralize those who risk destroying the planet.

The occultists' actions are described as strictly humanitarian, aimed at reminding humanity of historical manifestations of their power. Examples include Jacques de Molay's curse on Pope Clement V and Philip IV in 1314, the mysterious manifesto of the Rose + Croix in 1623 that preceded the Renaissance, the halting of the 1793 Reign of Terror by an occult fraternity, the mysterious deaths linked to the tomb of Tutankhamun, the death of Franklin Roosevelt shortly after the atomic bombings of Japan, and the 'accidental' death of an individual named M. H., understood by initiates.

They emphasize that they are not against science but against the use of forces related to malevolent powers. They vow to use all their magical forces to render powerless those who threaten the planet.

Seed of Death or Fertilizer for Superhumans?

The final section reflects on the unknown forces guiding life and humanity's discovery of atomic disintegration. It reiterates the public condemnation of atomic explosions following Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Scientific circles were divided, but monstrous births were increasingly seen as direct consequences of radioactive fallout. Alongside these 'nightmarish' entities, the article notes the parallel manifestation of 'geniuses' and 'phenomenal children,' or undeniable mutants. Florece Jacobs, a child prodigy from West New York, is cited for her exceptional intelligence at a young age. The article also mentions a 'nursery of geniuses' in Southport, UK, where students averaged an IQ of 140.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of VIMANA are the profound and potentially catastrophic changes facing humanity, driven by both natural phenomena (geomagnetic reversals) and human actions (nuclear experimentation). The magazine adopts a stance of serious concern, presenting scientific findings alongside more esoteric warnings to highlight the existential threats. There is a clear editorial emphasis on the interconnectedness of scientific discovery, evolutionary processes, and the potential for both destruction and transformation, urging readers to consider the gravity of these issues.

This issue of Science & Vie, identified as issue number 10, delves into topics related to giftedness, scientific education, and the potential health impacts of various forms of radiation. The content appears to originate from the 1960s or 1970s, given the historical context of the research and experiments discussed.

Gifted Children and Education The magazine highlights a unique educational experiment at the University of Cambridge, which has 128 students in science. This program involves fifteen boys and girls who will learn to become geniuses under the supervision of Professor M. Tempest at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Liverpool. This experience is described as unique in the world.

Separately, the text introduces Sacha Dvorak, a 12-year-old from the USSR who brilliantly passed his entrance exam to the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics at the University of Kiev in 1968. At the age of four, he already displayed remarkable mathematical talents, astonishing his former professors and university faculty. The article poses a hypothetical question about the potential of a super-brain resulting from a union between Sacha Dvorak and Edith Stern, a young American woman teaching mathematics at the University of Michigan at the age of fifteen.

Radiation and Human Health A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the effects of electromagnetic radiation on the human body. It states that over the past twenty years, the planet has become covered with short and ultra-short wave emitters, including radio, television, and radar. These energy sources are presented as having a definite impact on the human organism, acting on chromosomes more so than radioactive fallout.

A medical team from the University of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore has discovered that radar rays can affect fetuses in gestation, potentially leading to mongolism. The scientists established that mothers of children with mongolism had been exposed to various radiations four to five times more than mothers of normal children. The article further explains that the mother's age increases this risk, as older individuals are generally more exposed to radioactivity. The age of the father is not considered a factor for a simple reason: women's eggs are present in the ovaries from childhood and are permanently exposed to radiation, whereas male reproductive cells are constantly renewed.

Men working in radar installations are subjected daily to radiation that is currently considered harmless. However, their bodies may not have enough time to produce new, mutated cells. The text emphasizes that radioactivity does not explain everything, but rather demonstrates the role of certain poorly understood physical or chemical agents. It suggests that the genesis of 'evil' also exists in nature through telluric, cosmic, or chemical radiations, which can condition intellect and cause psychic as well as physical anomalies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the potential of human intellect, the impact of modern technology and radiation on human health, and the exploration of factors influencing development and anomalies. The editorial stance appears to be one of scientific inquiry, presenting research findings and posing questions about complex biological and environmental interactions. There is an underlying concern about the long-term consequences of technological advancements on human genetics and well-being.