What is the relationship of consciousness to the neurological activity of the brain? Does the brain behave differently when a person is fully conscious, when they are asleep, or when they are undergoing an epileptic seizure? A recent study by R. Guevara Erra, D. M. Mateos, R. Wennberg, J.L. Perez Velazquez of the […]
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Galileo Commission Committee David Lorimer (France), Programme Director SMN Richard Irwin (UK), Director SMN Hardin Tibbs (UK), futurist/researcher Advisers Dr Eben Alexander III (US), neurosurgeon Prof Imants Baruss (Canada), psychologist Dr Mario Beauregard, (US) neuroscientist Dr Laurin Belgg (US), ICU physician Dr Edi Bilimoria (UK), engineer Prof Etzel Cardena, (Sweden), psychologist […]
We would like to share with you the film documentary A Quest for Meaning, which tells the story of two childhood friends who go around the world to meet the great thinkers of our time. In drawing together their messages and with great humor and optimism, Marc and Nathanael invite […]
Kathy Stranks Member ARH, BSc, MA, DSHom Originally I trained as a nurse, I then married and brought up four children. My interest in psychology, mental and physical health, the paranormal and psychic processes have always held a vital role in my approach to health. After much consideration I decided […]
Away from home, people sleep with one ear open. In unfamiliar surroundings, part of the left hemisphere keeps watch while the rest of the brain is deeply asleep, scientists report April 21 in Current Biology. The results help explain why the first night in a hotel isn’t always restful. Some […]
David Lorimer, MA, PGCE, FRSA, is a writer, lecturer and editor who is Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network. He was also President of Wrekin Trust and a Founder of Character Education Scotland. Originally a merchant banker then a teacher of philosophy and modern languages at Winchester College, […]
IONS scientist Dr. Garret Yount, along with collaborator Dr. Dawson Church, is doing a series of exciting experiments on the effects of Emotion Freedom Techniques (EFT) on biochemistry and gene expression. EFT is a noninvasive technique that uses elements of cognitive therapy and exposure therapy, and combines them with acupressure. […]
8th July 2016 – 10th July 2016 – Horsley Park Speakers Dr Mick Collins Mick works as a Holistic Coach, specialising in transformative action. His career path includes working as an NHS Occupational Therapist in a psychological therapies team. He was a Lecturer for 10 years in the Faculty of […]
24th September 2016 – Cambridge University Speakers Christopher Rowland James Carleton Paget Dr Toby Young Vreni Mark Percy Mark Norman Baker
Born and partly educated in India Ravi Ravindra moved to Canada for further studies. At different times he held Post-doctoral fellowships in Physics (University of Toronto), History and Philosophy of Science (Princeton University) and in Religion (Columbia University). He is now Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax (Canada) where […]