Author: Martin J. Clemens
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Psychics, healing crystals, Atlantis, and an odd discovery. Just by that short qualifier, you might think you’re in for a woo-filled sales pitch for a New-Age spiritual retreat. You’re not, but it might seem that way. Those four things are…
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So there’s been something of a theme to my work of late; my research notes would have you believe that I’ve become a cartophile – that is, a lover of maps (not to be confused with a lover of baseball…
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Some organ transplant recipients report strange changes in personality, preferences, and even memories after surgery. Could transplanted organs somehow carry traces of the donor—or is there a more conventional explanation for these remarkable experiences?
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Our pursuit of AI (Artificial Intelligence) has recently taken a giant leap forward, with the help of a tiny little worm. You may have seen headlines in the last few days, trumpeting the success of a project undertaken by the…
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So, imagine this, if you will… You’re a deck hand on a North Atlantic fishing boat. You’ve been at sea for a couple months, you’re tired, you’re cold, and you think the rest of the crew might be planning to…
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If there is a quintessential European nation, country or group of people who personify the rest of the world’s idea of what it means to be European, Romania might be pretty close. Its storied history, and the contributions of the…
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Some time ago, I brought you the story of The Bennington Triangle and the Man-Eating Stone of Glastonbury Mountain. Even by the title alone, you can probably tell that the accompanying story is somewhat fanciful. If you follow the link…
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There has long been thought a link, at least in popular culture, and now it seems in certain clinical circles, between creativity and mental illness. It’s a spurious link, not exactly a fact at this point, but it does seem…
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What’s your favourite movie monster? There’s lots to choose from, obviously. There’s your more traditional monsters coming out of our literary history, like vampires and werewolves. There’s golems and the like. Of course ghosts, ghouls, and demons are a hit…
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Are you the adventurous type? Do you consider backpacking up the side of a mountain to be a fun pastime? How about kayaking along a raging river with nothing more than some plastic and nylon between you and a close…
