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The Drake Equation, Counting the Stars

Martin J. Clemens — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:04:40 +0000

The equation allows one to work out how many intelligent civilizations are likely to evolve within the Milky Way galaxy.

The Divine Comedy, Vol II; Purgatory – Reviewed

Martin J. Clemens — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:12:13 +0000

A review of Dante's Divine Comedy, Vol. II; Purgatory.

From The Desk of Darth Vader

Martin J. Clemens — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:37 +0000

An operational memo from Lord Vader. To be filed as appropriate.

The Ghost Way, Reviewed

Martin J. Clemens — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:47 +0000

A review of Lance Smith's, The Ghost Way.

The Survey Says…

Martin J. Clemens — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:33:25 +0000

Considering the number of people who purport to be investigating the paranormal, it’s encouraging to see that some are taking to the questions raised with an analytical approach.

Everyone’s A Little Psychic, They Just Don’t Know It

Martin J. Clemens — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:46:40 +0000

It has been my idea for some time now, that psychic abilities are real and measurable, that they are a vestigial feature of our prehistoric brains.

Synesthesia, Can You Hear The Colours?

Martin J. Clemens — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:38:33 +0000

There seems to be some scientific merit in the idea that Synesthesia is connected in some way to clairvoyance and premonitions, among other things.

A Stroll Along The Continuum of Probabilities

Martin J. Clemens — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:53:52 +0000

Both schools of thought suggest that, as all particles hold a potential to be anywhere at any time, all states of matter all possible histories and futures exist all at once.

Ancient Astronauts; That Old Fall-Back

Martin J. Clemens — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:49:32 +0000

As most everyone should know by now, the Ancient Astronauts theory (or theories, as the case may be) is a collection of unanswered questions surrounding the origins of some of the world’s most mysterious places, artefacts and traditions.

An Ode to Air

Martin J. Clemens — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:20:48 +0000

On the whole of it, molecules of water and molecules of air are the most abundant substances on the planet, though their total volumes are finite.

The Nazi Bell, Wunderwaffe or Time Portal?

Martin J. Clemens — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:58:02 +0000

To anyone familiar with my work, you already know that I have a penchant for physics, cosmology and time travel, and I would like to put forth a theory of my own.

The God Paradox

Martin J. Clemens — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:26:47 +0000

Our oldest and holiest teachings tell us that he is both omnipotent and omniscient, but logic tells us that this is impossible, such a being cannot exist.

Presentiment Effect; An Emotional Roller Coaster

Martin J. Clemens — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:01:35 +0000

The test subjects were able to react to the content of the image before it was presented to them, and this is a fascinating idea indeed.

7 Seriously Strange Animals

Martin J. Clemens — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:41:53 +0000

A list of seven of the strangest animals on the planet.

A Mermaid’s Song

Martin J. Clemens — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:34:19 +0000

Flaxen hair and fair skin, she sings a melody that enchants the soul, listen too closely and she’ll ensnare your mind, dragging you to the depths of the ocean.

The New Jersey Devil

Martin J. Clemens — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:54:28 +0000

The Jersey Devil has been blamed for any number of atrocities, from livestock deaths and mutilations, to strange tracks and sounds in the night.

Bimini Road, A New Look At An Old World

Martin J. Clemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:37:33 +0000

What makes Bimini doubly interesting is the reason why some think this site is related to Atlantis. None other than the Sleeping Prophet, Mr. Edgar Cayce, predicted that Atlantis would again rise from this location in 1969.

A Short History of Nearly Everything – Reviewed

Martin J. Clemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:30:34 +0000

A review of Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything.

Evil, A Primer – A History of a Bad Idea

Martin J. Clemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:20:11 +0000

"[Mankind] is fueled by a kind of existential rage that itself explodes forth from the cold knowledge that, though we humans have been bred to play among he planets and gaze upon eternity, we still are fated to die like any insect."

Nazca Peru, Drawing Lines in the Sand

Martin J. Clemens — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:15:19 +0000

Some of the more obscure theories suggest that the Nazca people had mastered low altitude flight and that they used the lines as landing strip guidelines, while others suggest that the Nazca had other worldly help, but not all are convinced.