infrasound
Coverage of infrasound in the Nexus archive.
- Do old buildings give you the creeps? New research could explain haunted feelings
Rodney Schmaltz, a psychology professor at MacEwan University in Edmonton, conducted research on why people believe in the paranormal. The study focused on the effects of infrasound on the body and mind.
- The creepy feeling in old buildings might have a surprising cause
Infrasound, ultra-low-frequency vibrations below human hearing, may cause eerie feelings in places like old buildings. A study found people exposed to infrasound became irritable and had elevated cortisol levels without conscious awareness of the cause.
- Study: Infrasound likely a key factor in alleged hauntings
A study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience suggests that infrasound from sources like vibrating pipes, mechanical systems, or wind turbines may explain sensations of ghostly presence in allegedly haunted locations. Previous research by psychologist Richard Wiseman found that environmental factors such as magnetic fields, humidity, and lighting influenced people's reports of paranormal experiences in haunted sites.