Researchers Explain Poltergeists via Quantum Physics

BoingBoing reports that two physicists are publishing a paper in science journal NeuroQuantology explaining the existence and activities of poltergeists. Yes, poltergeists. Pierro Brovetto and Vera Maxia believe pubescent "female neuronal activity" triggers quantum field changes. They believe that these disturbances cause the flying objects and supernatural disturbances typical of poltergeist activity. Similarly, the Rhine Center, a research center that studies the paranormal, suggests that poltergeist effects are "outward manifestations of psychological trauma," and that the supernatural phenomena originates within human minds.
New Scientist contacted Brian Josephson, a Nobel laureate physicist on the board of the scientific journal, about the study. He commented, "This looks distinctly flaky to me." Check the abstract out for yourself online.
Is this a cryptic April Fools' joke? We're skeptical, but AFP, a global news agency, explains that New Scientist has a history of publishing outrageous stories, which are actually true, on April 1st.
From BoingBoing
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsB. A.Apr 3rd 2008 6:23AM
Yep. Sounds flaky. But, who really knows?
kingfunkyjunkApr 3rd 2008 6:25AM
BOO! (first!)
janetlorettawatsonApr 3rd 2008 6:45AM
who cares?????????
Helmuth SchmeichelApr 3rd 2008 7:29PM
They do exisit but not in your mind but as a true sighting. They are very powerful and I do believe that they can also take on animal forms. It takes a person with an advanced mind to make contact with them. They do not speak but some how reach you through your own mind. For several years now I've been allowed to venture into my own mind and it is something wonderful to view. Just because most individuals cannot do it does not mean that it cannot be done.
DonnaApr 3rd 2008 7:22AM
Helmuth-take care with your contacts. There ARE demonic powers working on this earth. These spirits are what you are contacting and they are NOT your friend.
SUEApr 3rd 2008 7:38AM
I have seen apparitions such as a ghost soldier at Gettysburg National Civil War Landsite. I have heard poundings on a restroom door in a haunted pub, but when I opened it, nothing was there. These site-ings are true. What is the difference between these things and a poltergiest?
David FeketeApr 3rd 2008 7:47AM
If you believe in God and good than there must be an evil force too. Ghosts, spirits etc. have been a part of every culture for 1000s of years. There has to be something to it, but perhaps some things are better left alone.
gingerlApr 3rd 2008 7:55AM
Dogs can sence spiritual pressence. Afraid of ghost sleep with a dog in the room The pekingese was rasied 4000 years ago to gaurd the palace of tiny demons. http://wwww.superstarpuppies.com
Rev. Robert De CorahApr 3rd 2008 8:10AM
They are called familiar spirits in the Bible because they are fallen angels, called demons, who impersonate someone or something you know. As an American Indian I see this as a very common occurance. The way I get rid of them is to rebuke them in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and command them to leave and not come back or try to invade any of the people or animals near by when they leave. I then invite God's holy angels to protect the place and for God's HOLY SPIRIT to indwell the place and to convict all that they need the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, because it is He that has defeated them through His shed blood upon the cross of calvary.
One Canadian Indian had a spirit that looked like a half horse and half man manifest itself in her bed room. This came as a result of being involved with an Indian medicine man. She wanted it to leave but could not make it leave. She went looking for help. A local gospel minister went with her and commanded it to leave in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It left. He said to further protect yourself you should accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior. The purpose of the poltergeist is to drag your soul to hell in the end. She accepted Christ.
AlApr 3rd 2008 8:17AM
Poltergeists? yep.Say whadya call the ghost of a chicken after its been slaughtered?Yep thats it a---- Poultrygeist
sandy lewisApr 3rd 2008 9:23AM
When Jesus was on earth he was casting out evil spirits. There are very real. they are the devil and he can come in any form. Usually when you lose a loved one and you think you see them or hear them it's the devil not your loved one. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Once the body is dead it does not return from heaven or hell. only demontic spirtis of the devil does this. It's better to not even read horascopes among other thins, it gets the devils foot in the door and you'll be sorry!
Bob FormanApr 3rd 2008 8:21AM
When I see or hear one I will become a believer. Will not believe in ghosts until I experience one.
WesApr 3rd 2008 8:20AM
Sue, A poltergeist is a noisy or mischievous spirit. What you saw were apparitions that just appear.
Michele BeaverApr 3rd 2008 9:02AM
I beleive in everything. UFO's, Bigfoot, Chubacabre,and the Lock Nut Monster. I want to beleive ! The Truth is "out there",kind of like me, I am "out there" From Michele in Texas(a former Abductee)
AlApr 3rd 2008 8:25AM
Why are ghosts so rarely seen ? Ans. Because they don't stand a ghost of a chance to be seen most of the time.
SimzeeeApr 3rd 2008 8:28AM
It's all in peoples minds? I guess this means I'm NOT the only crazy person out there. lol
jimmybobApr 3rd 2008 8:55AM
never seen one-- but years ago i seen a fly singing a love song to his girl friend fly it was soo moving to me
aurinthearcaneApr 3rd 2008 8:43AM
While I believe that most hauntings are in a person's mind, there are a few of them that are actually real. There are a lot of reasons why people believe in an afterlife. There are several cultures who have their own views on it. I seriously doubt that thousands of years of belief in an afterlife was caused by "female neuronal activity." Yes the mind can be very powerful, but don't expect me to believe poltergeists, ghosts, demons, or whatever you call them have always been caused by girls going through puberty.
LouisApr 3rd 2008 8:45AM
They probably got a government grant to study this....our tax money hard at work. Who cares about this? This is junk!!!!!
nikkikelbyApr 3rd 2008 1:03PM
Watch Ghost Hunters on the Sci Fi Channel. There is much more to this mystery than just the human mind projecting itself into an environment.