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Princeton ESP Lab to Close

Posted by Zonk on from the don't-think-bad-thoughts dept.

Nico M writes " The New York Times reports on the imminent closure of one of the most controversial research units at an ivy league School. The Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research laboratory is due to close, but not because of pressure from the outside. Lab founder Robert G. Jahn has declared, in the article, that they've essentially collected all the data they're going to. The laboratory has conducted studies on extrasensory perception and telekinesis from its cramped quarters in the basement of the university's engineering building since 1979. Its equipment is aging, its finances dwindling. Jahn points the finger at detractors as well: 'If people don't believe us after all the results we've produced, then they never will.'"

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  1. detractors were successful by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    when I read all the comments here I just can say, that the detractors did a very professional but shameful work. of course ESP does not work, that's why even the CIA used it. *rollseyes*

    -kylroy

  2. Re:Also by nefarity · · Score: -1, Troll

    How come you've only read enough of the FAQ to find ones that support your claims? Reading the rest of the FAQ clearly shows what an idiot you are, and you can also read the JREF challenge applications on their forums. Yeah, Randi sets the rules, and Randi is the judge. It's geniuses like you that makes life worth living. Offering a million dollars to anyone who can display any sort of paranormality is obviously a publicity stunt. And obviously pretending that paranormal events occur for your own personal gain is... what are the words I'm looking for?

  3. Re:Oh Noes by Creepy+Crawler · · Score: 0, Troll

    Id like to sick with just RUNNING Xen, not being in there.

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