PARAPSYCHOLOGY ONLINE RESOURCES
Parapsychological Resources and Organizations
Below are websites of parapsychological and related websites I recommend for learning more about Parapsychology, Psychical Research, and the topics studied. After the websites, you’ll find a couple of recommended blogs, YouTube channels, and links to publication archives. Please do let me know if any of these links turn up "dead" or if you want me to look at any potential additions. Use the Contact form or send an email to me at askprofparanormal@gmail.com
Dean Radin’s Recommended Research Sources Page – best evidence: www.deanradin.com/recommended-references
This page provides annotated links to papers/research in many areas of parapsychological work. All links take you to free resources.
Parapsychological Association: www.parapsych.org
This is the official organization of researchers and academics involved in the field of Parapsychology. There are several levels of membership to allow students, those who are not directly working in the field, and members of the general public to join. Note: in the Publications drop down, take a look at the Mindfields offering, a publication with wider appeal than a journal.
The Rhine Research Center: www.rhine.org / www.rhineonline.org and Rhine Education Center (www.rhineedu.org)
The Rhine is the legacy organization of the original Duke University Parapsychology Lab, founded in 1935. It’s a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and absolutely worthy of joining as a member.
The Rhine has a huge media library – videos of lectures by researchers, psychics, and others presented over the last few years. There are a few that are free, but you are encouraged to join, not only to gain access to the media library and get discounts on webcasts of new lectures and discounts on classes and other things but mainly to help support the work of the Rhine.
The Rhine Education Center (www.rhineedu.org ) offers online courses throughout the year (Loyd Auerbach is one of the main instructors).
The Rhine publishes the Journal of Parapsychology.
The Society for Psychical Research: www.spr.ac.uk
The SPR is the oldest continuing psychical research/ parapsychology organization. Lots of good info here for free, especially the Psi Encyclopedia (https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/ ) – an ever-growing resource on psychic abilities and research. The SPR publishes a journal (Journal of the Society for Psychical Research) and magazine (The Magazine) for general readers.
Parapsychology Foundation (www.parapsychology.org)
PF Publications’ free archive: https://parapsychology.org/parapsychology-foundation-publications/
The Parapsychology Foundation is a decades old not-for-profit organization with an educational perspective, supporting the scientific investigation of psychic phenomena. Over the years they have published pamphlets, monographs, and proceedings of international conferences (as well as links to the individual papers from those conferences), which you can find on the webpage above for free reading and/or download.
The Laboratories for Fundamental Research: www.lfr.org
Run by Dr. Ed May, physicist and former director of the US Government’s Star Gate program, LFR provides exceptional background on past and current research in Remote Viewing, Precognition, and more.
The Institute of Noetic Sciences: www.ions.org
Consciousness Research, Psi Research, Altered States, and more are covered by this forward-thinking organization co-founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell.
Division of Perceptual Studies, University of Virginia (formerly the Division of Personality Studies): www.med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/
DOPS was started by the late Ian Stevenson in the 1960s and has set the bar for exceptional research focused on children who remember previous lives. DOPS has also been researching near death experiences, apparitions, and much more. Lots of links to publications and research on the site.
The Koestler Parapsychology Unit – University of Edinburgh: https://koestlerunit.wordpress.com/
Established in 1985, the KPU is based in the Psychology Department at the University of Edinburgh and focuses on teaching and researching parapsychology. The
Koestler Unit offers an online course with an overview of Parapsychology.
Society for Scientific Exploration: www.scientificexploration.org/
Started in 1982, the SSE has provided a critical forum for sharing original research into conventional and unconventional topics, including psi, UFOs, cryptozoology, alternative healing, cosmology, and more. Publishes a Journal and magazine (EdgeScience) – see below.
The Windbridge Research Center: www.windbridge.org
For some of the best controlled research with psychic practitioners – in this case, evidential spirit mediums – visit Windbridge. Lots of links to published research and other papers and information.
The Forever Family Foundation: www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org
Free to join, this 501(c)(3) non-profit all-volunteer organization supports the work of evidential mediums in the family grieving process and supports scientific research into experiences suggestive or supportive of the concept of Survival of Consciousness (and Loyd Auerbach is the President). The FFF currently hosts 4 Grief Transformation Retreats per year (Connecticut, Florida, and California).
International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA): https://www.irva.org/index.html
IRVA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the responsible use and development of remote viewing. IRVA is an independently formed member organization of scientists, remote viewing
professionals, students, and other interested persons.
SurvivalAfterDeath.info: www.survivalafterdeath.info
Looking for historical and modern articles on the phenomena related to life after death? Research on Survival of Bodily Death? This is a great site for that.
The Global Consciousness Project: http://noosphere.princeton.edu/
“The Global Consciousness Project is an international, multidisciplinary collaboration of scientists and engineers. We collect data continuously from a global network of physical random number generators located in up to 70 host sites around the world at any given time.”
The Psychical Research Foundation: https://www.psychicalresearchfoundation.com/
Established in 1961, and most closely tied to the work of the late William G. Roll for many years (Bryan Williams is current Research Director), the PRF site provides free downloads of past papers and other materials, as well as information about current research.
The International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS): https://iands.org/
IANDS focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects. It is the only such membership group in the world. IANDS publishes a peer-reviewed journal, a member magazine, and hosts conferences and other programs devoted to NDEs.
Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research: https://www.aiprinc.org/
This organization was founded in 1977 and provides information on parapsychology and psychic phenomena/experiences. AIPR publishes a peer-reviewed journal, the Australian Journal of Parapsychology and a newsletter for journal subscribers.
Marcello Truzzi Tribute Page: http://www.tricksterbook.com/truzzi/
Visit this page to learn about Marcello Truzzi, Sociologist and true skeptic, and an early member of the Psychic Entertainers Association. The site provides articles about and by Truzzi, as well as downloadable issues of the Zetetic Scholar and The Zetetic publications which he edited.
Macro-PK/Poltergeists Collaborative Project & Database: https://www.macropk.org/
This site follows an important research on phenomena associated with physical events that are observed in the presence of people and/or in particular places and are not explained by our current theories and which are in the field of what is commonly called Macro-Psychokinesis (Macro-PK). [Note: macro-pk refers to effects and actions one can see with the naked eye]
Blogs, Additional Publications, YouTube and News sites:
Paranormal Daily News: https://paranormaldailynews.com/
PDN is a truly rising star in the world of good information about the paranormal and the unexplained. The editorial staff behind it (now including yours truly, Loyd Auerbach), is exceptional and the intention is to grow to be THE source for good information on the subjects covered. Coming soon is a magazine, PARAWIZE.
New Thinking Allowed: www.newthinkingallowed.com
Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove’s YouTube channel resurrecting his 1980s PBS series with new interviews with experts and authors covering consciousness, parapsychology, futurism, and other topics on “the Leading Edge of Knowledge and Discovery.” For a list of/links to guest interviews: www.newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm
Carlos Alvarado's Blog https://carlossalvarado.wordpress.com
News, history and past research announcements on Parapsychology by PhD Carlos Alvarado. Sadly, Carlos Alvarado passed away but the site remains an amazing archive.
Psi in the News https://davidmetcalfe.wordpress.com/?s=psi+in+the+news
A regularly posted effort by David Metcalfe to summarize the news related to Parapsychology, ; including books, publications, call for papers, conventions and more! Follow on Twitter @davidbmetcalfe for the most up-to-date info, and visit his main site for much more: https://davidmetcalfe.wordpress.com/
The Anomalist https://www.anomalist.com/
“Daily review of world news on maverick science, unexplained mysteries, unorthodox theories, strange talents, and unexpected discoveries.”
Full Archive of the European Journal of Parapsychology (free – 1975-2010): http://ejp.naturalresourceswellbeing.com/
Journal of Scientific Exploration (free): https://www.scientificexploration.org/journal-library
EdgeScience Magazine (free) from the SSE: https://www.scientificexploration.org/edgescience
Loyd Auerbach’s lecture channel (a selection of lectures): https://www.youtube.com/user/profparanormal/videos
Loyd Auerbach’s TV appearances channel (a selection of past TV appearances): https://www.youtube.com/user/loydauerbach/videos
Loyd Auerbach’s “Ask Professor Paranormal” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@askprofessorparanormal
Every other Sunday evening, Loyd Auerbach answers questions live on the field of Parapsychology, psychic/paranormal phenomena and experiences, pop culture and psi, and much more. Check the channel (under the Live tab) to find out the next upcoming date. https://www.youtube.com/@askprofessorparanormal
Parapsychological Association YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs3rgEjohpmCPSWZA2k661Q/featured
Rhine Research Center YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RhineResearchCenter
Parapsychology Foundation YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKx9X_6Ek5JynhJYtiH_HQA
UVA Division of Peceptual Studies YouTube channel (note the appearance of John Cleese as interviewer in a number of videos): https://www.youtube.com/@uvadivisionofperceptualstu9909
“Is There Life After Death?” moderated by John Cleese - 2018 Tom Tom Festival: https://youtu.be/4RGizqsLumo Panel discussion with the researchers from the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies
The Alvarado-Zingrone Institute for Research and Education YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ParapsychologyOnline
Windbridge Research Center video page: https://www.windbridge.org/videos/ ‘
The Society for Scientific Exploration YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSSEChannel
Australian Institute of Parapsychology YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBZoBSvSXPKoXJXO01Jcg
Varanormal channel - Documentaries and more from Dr. Keith Parsons: https://www.youtube.com/@Varanormal/videos
Of course, there are more good websites from other reputable organizations and sources of information (though FYI, Wikipedia is NOT one of them), as well as websites of many of my colleagues in and around Parapsychology & Psychical Research. If you have suggestions, let me know via email: askprofparanormal@gmail.com or use the Contact form.