Muutama vuosi sitten julkistettiin uutisia siitä miten ihminen pystyy havaitsemaan Geomagneettisen kentän ja että ihmisellä on tämä sama kuudes aisti kuin eläimilläkin. Lisäksi ihminen pystyy havaitsemaan Schumannin resonanssin. Kirjoitin tästä myös tuolloin skeptikoiden fb ryhmään ja he eivät asiaa varsinaisesti tyrmänneet vaan sanoivat, että jos kokeen pystyy uusimaan skeptikoiden seurassa niin silloin se uskotaan. Joku myös vastasi olevansa onnellinen kun sai tietää hänellä olevan "uusi" kyky.

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Evidence for a Human Geomagnetic Sense

https://www.labmanager.com/evidence-for-a-human-geomagnetic-sense-2276

Scientists develop a robust experiment that shows human brain waves respond to changes in Earth-strength magnetic fields

Many humans are able to unconsciously detect changes in Earth-strength magnetic fields, according to scientists at Caltech and the University of Tokyo.

"Many animals have magnetoreception, so why not us?" asks Connie Wang, Caltech graduate student and lead author of the eNeuro study. For example, honeybees, salmon, turtles, birds, whales, and bats use the geomagnetic field to help them navigate, and dogs can be trained to locate buried magnets. It has long been theorized that humans may share a similar ability. However, despite a flurry of research attempting to test for it in the '80s, it has never been conclusively demonstrated.

"Aristotle described the five basic senses as including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch," says Kirschvink, co-corresponding author of the eNeuro study and Nico and Marilyn Van Wingen Professor of Geobiology. "However, he did not consider gravity, temperature, pain, balance, and several other internal stimuli that we now know are part of the human nervous system. Our animal ancestry argues that geomagnetic field sensors should also be there representing not the sixth sense but perhaps the 10th or 11th human sense to be discovered."

To try to determine whether humans do sense magnetic fields, Kirschvink and Shimojo built an isolated radiofrequency-shielded chamber and had participants sit in silence and utter darkness for an hour. During that time, they shifted the magnetic field silently around the chamber and measured participants' brain waves via electrodes positioned at 64 locations on their heads.

The test was performed with 34 human participants from a wide age range and a variety of ethnicities. During a given session, the participants consciously experienced nothing more interesting than sitting alone in the dark. However, among many participants, changes in their brain waves correlated with changes in the magnetic field around them. Specifically, the researchers tracked the alpha rhythm in the brain, which occurs at between 8 and 13 Hertz and is a measure of whether the brain is being engaged or is in a resting or "autopilot" mode. When a human brain is unengaged, the alpha power is high. When something catches its attention, consciously or unconsciously, its alpha power drops. Several other sensory stimuli like vision, hearing, and touch are known to cause abrupt drops in the amplitude of alpha waves in the first few seconds after the stimulus.

By developing and demonstrating a robust methodology for testing humans for magnetoreception, Kirschvink says he hopes this study can act as a roadmap for other researchers who are interested in attempting to replicate and extend this research. "Given the known presence of highly evolved geomagnetic navigation systems in species across the animal kingdom, it is perhaps not surprising that we might retain at least some functioning neural components, especially given the nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle of our not-too-distant ancestors. The full extent of this inheritance remains to be discovered," he says.

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Magnetoreception in Animals: The Sixth Sense

https://www.miragenews.com/magnetoreception-in-animals-the-sixth-sense-1021213/

The diversity and breadth of senses in the animal kingdom can seem almost magical to human observers. We are familiar with the five basic senses - sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. But what if we told you some animals possessed a sixth sense, enabling them to detect and navigate according to the Earth's magnetic field? This astonishing ability is known as magnetoreception, and it is widespread in the animal kingdom, from migratory birds to sea turtles, and even in some insects and mammals.

Magnetoreception is the ability to detect magnetic fields, a skill that helps animals navigate long distances with surprising accuracy. These animals perceive the Earth's magnetic field much like we see a compass. In some cases, this can even be used to navigate during long migratory journeys. The mechanics of magnetoreception and how it influences the behavior of animals is a topic of ongoing research, and while not yet entirely understood, two primary theories have been proposed.

Future Implications and Human Magnetoreception

While the science of magnetoreception is still emerging, it has profound implications. This sixth sense might be crucial for understanding animal migration patterns and behaviors, informing conservation efforts and helping mitigate the impact of human activities on migratory routes.

Curiously, there is some evidence to suggest that humans might possess a rudimentary form of magnetoreception. Research has discovered magnetite in human tissues, and certain experiments have suggested a subconscious human ability to respond to changes in magnetic fields. However, any practical or conscious application of this sense in humans remains a mystery.

Magnetoreception is a fascinating example of nature's adaptability, showcasing how organisms can tune into the natural forces of our planet for survival. As we continue to explore this sixth sense, we stand to gain not only insights into the wondrous abilities of the animal kingdom but also a deeper understanding of our own potential capabilities.